Crossfit: 10 Things I learnt from training a Crossfitter
Love it or hate it, it's hard to deny the impressive nature of CrossFit and their athletes’ ability to push themselves through gruelling workouts. Here’s what i learnt from the humbling experience of training a Crossfitter.
Muscle building vs toning: What's the difference?
While muscle gain is a pretty straightforward concept, toning and the differences between the two seem to cause a lot of confusion. Let's break it down shall we!?
Genetics and fitness – How to train for your body type
Ectomorph, Endomorph or Mesomorph? Genetics and body types are talked about nearly enough in mainstream fitness. Odd considering how crucial they are to your fitness goals. Here’s how to identify and train for yours!
Resistance Training - 5 Things to Avoid For Best Results
When done right, the benefits of resistance training are literally limitless. Here are 5 things to avoid to maximise your results when starting a new program.
How to boost your immune system against the Coronavirus
Your best defence against the dreaded Coronavirus is a strong and healthy immune system. Here are some great tips to give yours a fighting chance!
How to train at home: Quarantine fitness
Don’t let the dreaded Coronavirus bring an end to your fitness routine. Here are 8 great tips on how to stay fit, healthy and active at home during the quarantine.
How to set up a home gym
Has the Coronavirus lockdown made you reevaluate your gym membership? Whether it’s the fear of poor hygiene practices, the time needed to get there and back, the cost or if you simply now prefer to exercise alone, here’s how to set up a perfect workout space at home.
How to Lose 50lbs in one year
As daunting as it seems, losing 50lbs over the course of one year is not nearly as unattainable as it seems. With the right attitude, proper planning and preparation, it’s well within your reach!
HIIT vs Long Distance Cardio for Fat Loss
HIIT vs Long distance cardio. What are the benefits? Which burns more calories from fat? and which one is right for you after a busy day at the office? Here’s everything you need to help you decide.
Exercise Recovery: 10 Tips to help you recover faster between workouts
Feeling sore, tired and unenthused in-between workouts? If so, It’s possible that you’re under-prioritising recovery and it’s importance in fitness. Here’s 10 tips to help you recover faster!
Fasted cardio: What is it? Is it best for fat-burning? and is it right for you?
With the likes of J.Lo and A-rod as it’s greatest ambassadors, Fasted cardio is all the rage! but what exactly is it? Does it burn more fat than cardio in a fed state? and is it right for you!? Let's have a look and see.
Is it Safe to go back to the Gym during the Coronavirus Pandemic?
If like me you spent quarantine exercising with your bodyweight, broomsticks, and water bottle weights, you may be considering a return to the gym, but with the Coronavirus ever-present, is it safe? Here’s everything you need to know!
12 Great gifts ideas for fitness enthusiasts
With Christmas fast approaching If you’re struggling to find that perfect gift for that one crazy fitness enthusiast in your life, Fear not! Here are 12 great gift ideas to please every fitness enthusiast.
12 Popular Fitness Myths debunked
We’re lead to believe that more is always better, we can isolate fat loss and that we should stretch before we work out but where’s the proof? In this article, we debunk 12 Popular fitness myths.
10 Top tips for staying fit and healthy over Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, boundless year-end social events, hangovers, mince pies and mulled wine are soon to become an almost daily occurrence. With so many temptations on your plate, there is without a doubt an overwhelming inclination to throw all your healthy eating habits and fitness routine out the window until the new year. Thankfully, with our top tips, you don't have to! You can still have fun whilst maintaining your health and fitness intact over the festive season.
Fasted vs Fed: Weight Training
Intermittent fasting has been one of the most popular weight loss methods for years now, and for good reason. Not only can it help promote weight loss, some studies suggest that it can also reduce inflammation, promote cellular regeneration, improve insulin sensitivity, and boost brain function. It's clear to see why people love it so much!
I Want to Want to Workout!
Many of us enjoy the results of our fitness routines much more than the actual process. I'm often asked for tips on staying motivated to get to the gym or go for that run. For many of us, especially parents with young children, getting to the gym before work is nearly impossible. Life gets busy during the day and there are a million things that conspire to derail our commitment. Not to mention the pandemic.
How to Get The Most out of Rest Days
For as many times as I've said to clients "don't skip leg day", it is by no means the most important training day. Don't get me wrong, I know all too well the importance of a grueling leg day, but I'd like to offer this advice instead: don't skip rest day!
Carb loading before a big race? Here’s how to do it!
Carbohydrate-loading, also called carb-loading and carbo-loading is a fairly simple and easy-to-follow nutritional strategy to enhance your athletic and sporting performance during endurance events (90 + minutes) by increasing the amount of glycogen (the body’s preferred fuel source) stored in your muscles and liver.
Female Body types: How best to eat, train and supplement for your body type
Understanding your body type can help you to maximize your exercise routine, diet and supplement regime allowing you to set goals that are both realistic and attainable for your body type whether it’s to build muscle, burn fat, or become more flexible and agile. Here’s how.