How Many Calories Should I Be Eating?
To lose, gain or maintain weight it is important to know how many calories you should be consuming. So this blog, how many calories should I be eating, looks at just that but we’re going to try to keep things simple. For weight loss you should be expending more energy (energy expenditure) than calories you […]
Read moreNo Equipment Holiday Workouts!
No Equipment? No Excuses! Some of you might have a holiday looming this summer. While most will treat it as a nice break and a chance to put your feet up, I know a few people who will be wanting a quick workout they can do anywhere to get the heart rate up and keep themselves […]
Read moreTasty Bulgar Wheat, Apricot, Walnut And Radicchio Salad
This bulgar wheat, apricot, walnut and radicchio salad is my current favourite! And here’s why…. 1. It’s great to bulk make so I can use it for lunches or evening meals when I need something quick. 2. It’s full of protein, good fats and slow release energy….just what I need to keep my energy levels […]
Read moreHow Do You Manage Unplanned Weight Gain?
It’s an honest question? If your goal is to maintain your weight or to lose weight, how do you manage unplanned weight gain? I only ask because as personal trainers we see this happen, we’re asked questions about it and our clients deal with it in very different ways. And trust me – we’ve all been there […]
Read moreJust How Important Is Your Sleep?
When it comes to health, there are a couple of factors that are always mentioned: exercise, nutrition and psychology – and rightly so, these are probably a few of the most important part of having a healthy lifestyle. But there is one factor that often gets forgotten about, and it’s ironic because it is something […]
Read moreChildhood Obesity Review: Lessons to Learn
I’m currently doing a research review in childhood obesity as part of my studies, and if I’m honest some of the statistics are scary! But there is also a lot to learn from these findings. Current Findings In 2010 around 30% of children ages from 2-15 years of age (31% boys and 29% girls) were overweight or […]
Read morePerfect Summer Salad
Summer for me means one thing…CRICKET. Unfortunately, cricket doesn’t have the best reputation for being the ‘healthiest’ of sports. Although I will argue all day about the physical demands of the sport being a lot better than most people think, one area I struggle to defend is the food. During a usual game the teams […]
Read moreWorkout For Your Brain
Did you know that exercise affects the brain in multiple ways? So, for example, when your heart rate increases, it pumps more oxygen to the brain, helping to maintain a healthy brain! But here’s the interesting part…apparently, different types of exercise will affect your memory, your concentration, and your cognitive functions. With our Quiz Night for […]
Read moreHealthy Granola Recipe
This healthy granola recipe is a hit in my house. It’s a great way of getting some good, healthy fats and slow release carbs in, without the added sugar of many shop bought granolas. I tend to have it with greek yoghurt and a few strawberries, but my little boy loves it with ice cold […]
Read moreWhy Your Cheat Meals Are Ruining Your Progress
Before I start this blog I should let you know that I follow a lot of leading nutritionists in the industry, so come across a lot of conflicting opinions and findings, as nutrition is still a fairly new area of study. I read an interesting post that stuck with me the other day by Nicola […]
Read moreSummer Fat Burning Workout
I love a good circuit training session, I don’t think there is a better fat burning workout around and you get more ‘bang for your buck’ too: Fat burning Calorie guzzling Improved muscle tone Increased fitness levels So whilst I’ve called this a fat burning workout, you’re also going to reap all of the above […]
Read moreRaspberry Recipes – Not Just Desserts!
Either I need to start growing different fruit and vegetables or I need to stop giving myself challenges like this! Last month I searched the internet for savoury Rhubarb recipes, and now I’ve tried to find non-pudding uses for Raspberries! So here are some healthy raspberry recipes for you to try. Around this time last […]
Read moreThe Deadlift – Everything You Need To Know
In my humble opinion the Deadlift and ‘hinge’ movement pattern is the most effective exercise that can be performed. It is a compound movement that requires strength, stability and mobility and numerous different joints of the body. It is a fatiguing exercise that activates large muscle groups all at one time – the posterior chain […]
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