Lifehacks 1. Exercise everyday – consistency is the key. Even if you only do 10 min, exercising everyday is where you will get amazing benefits 2. Eat whole foods – if it is in a packet forget about it. Eating food in its natural form is the most nutritious choice as nature has provided perfect […]
1. Work out what it is that you want, why you want it, what you will achieve with this goal. Set it as a high priority and attach a time frame to it 2. Make a plan to achieve your goal 3. List the hurdles that may stop you from reaching your goal and […]
How much water should you drink? · You will need to experiment for yourself but a good rule of thumb is 33 ml for every kilogram you weigh as an absolute minimum every day. Invest in a filter for your home so that you know you are drinking pure water and not toxifying your […]
Top 8 tips for exercising in the hot weather 1. Exercise Early or Late. It’s usually cooler in the early morning and late evening. 2. Light coloured clothing will help you to stay cooler 3. Wear fabric with moisture-wicking properties and loose clothing is better than tight. 4. Keep your fluids up: water or […]
Magnesium is an essential mineral required by the body for maintaining normal muscle and nerve function, keeping a healthy immune system, maintaining heart rhythm, and building strong bones. Magnesium is also involved in at least 300 biochemical reactions in the body. One of the roles of magnesium is a calcium channel blocker which means […]
Why everyone needs a foam roller! What is Fascia? Fascia is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds the outer surface of muscles , individual muscle fibres, vessels, nerves and organs binding them together Fascia connects our skin to our muscles and our muscles to each other forming chains that help to redistribute stress throughout […]
What to do about DMOS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) What causes it? Intense training can cause micro damage to muscles which leads to lactic acid and inflammation being release within the muscle – this causes the pain and stiffness we feel after exercise. Typically DOMS comes on the day after exercise and can last up […]
How to get on top of your workout excuses! We all know we should exercise everyday for our health and happiness but somehow we manage to justify our way out of it more often than we should. Here are some of the more common workout excuses we hear and what to do about them: No […]
Pilates should be a part of your exercise routine because it really works! Here are a few of the major benefits of a regular Pilates practice Mindfulness and Stress relief: Pilates requires total focus and breath control –this activates your para-sympathetic nervous system (your rest and repair system) allowing relaxation throughout the body. Movement is […]
