Top Chest Training Tips
Incline vs decline. Barbell or dumbbells. Mass or strength. How much rest? These are just some examples of the conversations we’ve been having in the gym this week. The truth is that there is no one way to train your chest! Plus everyone trains differently as everyone has different training goals. But to help out, here […]
Read moreOutdoor Sprint HIIT Workout
I LOVE this outdoor sprint HIIT workout, it’s a short but intense workout….perfect if you don’t have a lot of time but still want to get a high intense workout in. This HIIT workout is great for Fat burning Developing your speed Developing your stamina and fitness All you need is a football or rugby […]
Read moreNutty Asian Hot Pot Recipe
This Nutty Asian Hot Pot Recipe went down a storm at our last residential boot camp so we thought we would share it with you! This Nutty Asian Hot Pot is great for batch cooking so you have some healthy options when you don’t have time to cook from fresh – cook a batch, stick it […]
Read moreWhy Do My Feet Hurt?
Picture: https://pixabay.com/en/feet-toes-footprints-black-glossy-150541/#_=_ Is your New Year kick rubbing off in a less than positive way? Are those extra steps you’re taking due to your new wearable technology, or those extra kilometres you’re running training for a freshly entered race, begging the question ‘why do my feet ache ?’ To be fair, it’s not a surprise when […]
Read moreA Day In The Life Of A Personal Trainer – 6 Months After Graduating
Instead of something directly related to exercise, nutrition and health, I am going to write about what my typical week consists of 6 months after graduating from university. Obviously you will get an idea of my training and nutrition as we go through too, which as a personal trainer is obviously something I care about, […]
Read moreTop Tips For Somebody New To Training
The idea of getting fit for many can be very confusing and daunting and can often result in people having the ‘I’ll start next month’ approach but it doesn’t have to be a difficult and traumatic experience so here are some Top Tips For Somebody New To Training and how to make the transition to […]
Read moreTuscan Soup Recipe
This tasty Tuscan soup recipe really will hit the spot on these cold wintery days! This recipe makes 6-8 portions so is fantastic for bulk preparation. The pulses in the dish make this Tuscan soup nice and filling. They are a great source of slow release carbohydrates and also give some additional protein too. Ingredients 75g of […]
Read moreUpper Body Workout
If you’re looking for a great upper body workout then look no further. Whether you’re giving your legs a rest due to injury or a heavy run or workout, or you simply like to focus on your upper body this upper body workout will get you in great shape. Complete each circuit with good form, perfect reps and […]
Read moreHello Legs Workout
Picture: https://pixabay.com/en/feet-legs-foot-water-pool-swim-186238/ It’s no secret that my favourite muscle groups to work are legs and shoulders. Knowing that everyone will have a renewed fondness for the gym in the next few weeks, I focused on those two areas first and then threw in some core exercises for good measure (and for a bit of “active rest”) when […]
Read moreWhy We Love Slow Cookers!
I know that this might make it look like I need a life – but I actually fist-pumped the air when I saw the BBC News Headline “The slow cooker revolution” followed by “slow cookers are back in fashion“: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-38286715 “. Yipppeeeeeee!!! I love it when something comes out in the media which supports what we’re […]
Read moreThis Is How I Roll – Foam Rolling Techniques
If you’ve ever read any of my blogs, you will know that I believe EVERYONE who does any kind of fitness should do two things : Yoga and Foam Roll. For those of you who already use a foam roller of any sort, I would ask the question “when do you use it”? If you […]
Read moreHealthy Breakfast Ideas
It’s the New Year, that time of year where everyone you speak to is on a health-kick. We thought we would help you stick to your healthy eating regime with a round up of some of our best healthy breakfast ideas. Breakfast is that meal of the day, where it’s easy to get stuck in a […]
Read moreA Fool Proof Way of Achieveing Your Resolutions
It’s the New Year, a time where many of us will make New year Resolutions. I’ll be honest, I don’t really make resolutions, I’m a reflective kinda girl the whole way through the year, so I’m always setting goals, reflecting on what I’ve done well, what I could do better, am I pushing myself enough, […]
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