Understanding Anabolic Steroids – Part One!
The use of anabolic steroids is often a taboo subject in the health and fitness industry, with many not wanting to discuss it because of it’s seedy and immoral nature. For me, this is part of the reason so many individuals will misuse these substances and cause themselves unnecessary harm due to a lack of […]
Read moreBodyweight HIIT Workout
Not all of us have access to gym and exercise equipment, or we may often find ourselves travelling and unable to get to a gym. This bodyweight HIIT workout is perfect as you don’t need any kit to get yourself sweating. So when you are cooped up and bored in your hotel room, or at […]
Read moreWhat’s To Stop Me Punching Like The Duracell Bunny?!
It’s suddenly dawned on some of the girls this week (or at least that they’re admitting too out loud), that we’re going to be fighting each other soon. We’re looking around the room and eyeing up anyone roughly the same weight and height. We’re watching their every move: how hard do they punch, what are […]
Read moreWeight Training and Mental Health
When designed appropriately weight training can be beneficial in stimulating many physical changes such as strength, mass, and power increases. It can also help positive impact physical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and muscular dysfunctions. More recently, weight training and mental health has been studied and the psychological effect it has too; reducing depressive symptoms […]
Read moreThoughts On Post Workout Recovery
Whilst much emphasis is placed on nutrition and training related interventions in achieving your goals, it could be argued that enhancing recovery strategies is just as important. Improving post workout recovery may facilitate greater volumes of training, increased frequency, or simply higher quality movement during regular training. So how can we increase the speed at […]
Read moreUpper Back Exercises For Boxing
As promised last week, this blog focuses on some of the exercises I’m doing to strengthen my delts, lats and pec major as part of my on going training. If you missed last week’s blog on shoulder girdle exercises click here, in the meantime stay tuned for some more upper back exercises for boxing. In […]
Read moreScrumptious Roasted Veggies Recipe
Cooked the right way, roasted vegetables certainly don’t need to be unhealthy and can be a great addition to any meal. When the suns out they make a great addition to salads and also are great when made on the BBQ. Quick and simple to prepare this roasted veggies recipe is a winner, not only […]
Read moreWant A Six Pack? Cut Out the Alcohol
So we all know weekends are great, no work and plenty of time to spend time with friends and family, but often this can be socialising and that often includes alcohol. One of the biggest problems areas a lot of our clients have is shifting abdominal fat. It’s always the first area we store fat […]
Read moreIncrease Your Calorie Burn With Whole Foods!
If you’re wanting to lose weight and drop body fat then the maths are simple…..your energy expenditure needs to be greater than you calories you take in. You basically want to increase your metabolism and become and effective calorie burning machine! Did you know that you can increase your calorie burn with whole foods? Eating […]
Read moreShoulder Girdle Exercises For Boxing
If you read my blog last week, you’ll know that I am currently undergoing 8 weeks of boxing training for a Pink Collar Boxing Match I have entered on the 1st October. As I’m returning back to fitness after injury, I’m finding training really pushes me – it’s awesomely hard work (and feels so good […]
Read moreLower Leg Strengthening For Runners
Following on from one of my previous blogs about strengthening the upper leg, here is an article covering some exercises for lower leg strengthening for runners. By balancing the strength and mobility in this area we can help prevent, and manage, common running complaints such shin splints or Achilles tendinopathy. As in the previous blog […]
Read moreMy Pink Collar Boxing Challenge!
It’s an understatement to say that the last 6-9 months have been a challenge for me – both physically and mentally. My back pain returned with absolutely debilitating results. I had to stop 99% of my physical activity, simply because there were days where getting out of bed was almost impossible. Movement has often been severely […]
Read moreRugby Strength Workout
Rugby is a game epitomised by strength and power. Being strong and powerful will do you well in this game, but being strong in specific positions and movement patterns will set you up to be a greater player. The usual strength movements are great for developing a general strength in the key muscle groups such […]
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