Is Crossfit An Injury Risk?
Crossfit is becoming an increasingly popular method of training with more and more people joining specific Crossfit gyms and adopting the training methods into their exercise routines. The following article is only my opinion as both a therapist and a personal trainer on Crossfit and it’s benefits and risks of injury. It is not a […]
Read more101 Burpee Challenge!
Have you ever noticed how personal trainers not only seem to love burpees, but also introduce new variations as if to try and disguise them? But let’s face it, we never manage to pull the wool over your eyes! But love them or hate them, they do provide a physical challenge and no one burpee […]
Read moreBilateral Deficit – Training Considerations
The bilateral deficit is an interesting phenomena by which the sum of force produced during unilateral exercise, such as a split squat, is greater than the sum of force produced during a bilateral lift (such as a conventional back squat). It appears that the bilateral deficit or indeed bilateral facilitation is associated with training habits, […]
Read moreHow to Avoid Easter Cravings!
It’s finally Spring, its getting warmer (well a little!) and the lighter nights make it the perfect combination for getting out and being healthy. However, Easter is just around the corner which means shops are full of chocolate eggs, hot cross buns and other Easter temptations. For many, these temptations can be a huge hurdle […]
Read moreMarch Seasonal Superfoods!
My client and I were discussing this morning that when she went to Australia, avocados were everywhere – they were grown locally and in abundance. We started to think about what superfoods Spring brings us here in the UK which are good for us – and whether other people were aware of it! So here’s a list […]
Read moreWhat Should My Body Fat Be?
If you’ve read our blogs before, you will know that the amount of body fat we have varies dependent on age, body type and sex. We know that women naturally have more body fat than men. Every body needs some essential fat for our bodies to function correctly, but do you know exactly what your body […]
Read moreHow To Train In The Cold (And Snow & Rain!)
Did you wake up last Friday morning and think “Yep – I’m not going out in that”? I’m sure you won’t have been alone! I asked one of my clients how he motivates himself to go outside for his morning jog/walk when the weather is like this – he simply replied “I don’t even think […]
Read moreChunky Bolognese with Courgetti
I like to mix up my meals week on week and add bit of variety but from a child my staple meal for a quick and easy meal has got to be bolognese. My mum taught me to cook this as a child and I could cook it for my family from the age of […]
Read moreThigh And Glute Workout – Feel The Burn
If anyone saw me in the latter of part of the week (especially Friday), they will have witnessed that no amount of walking, cycling or holiday tabata’s had prepared my legs to return to weighted resistance training. The burn that was taking place in my quads and glutes didn’t just flare up when I walked, […]
Read moreHow Did A Vegan Cope In China?
I was a little apprehensive about our Chinese adventure – the last time I went to Beijing, I lived on a diet of Pak Choi and Boiled Rice for 10 days. But it was a long time ago, and I’m not the same timid vegan. Armed with protein shakes for last resort options (very useful […]
Read moreUpper Body Dynamic Warm Up
Following last weeks dynamic warm up for the lower body, here is an upper body dynamic warm up. This is a great way of ensuring any pain or discomfort in the upper body is minimised during your workout. Muscles of the core and the shoulder, especially those situated around the back and the shoulder blades, […]
Read moreLower Body Dynamic Warm Up
Are you someone who struggles with little niggles or injuries that creep into your training life? Do you often wonder the best way to reduce these niggles and make sure we are prepared and ready for your session ahead? Look no further, this article focuses on some great ideas for a lower body dynamic warm […]
Read moreKate’s Travelling Workout
For some people who are active every day, the idea of doing very little or no exercise for two weeks can be a little scary – welcome to my nightmare! I’m about to embark on a very exciting adventure holiday but the scenic walking and cycling isn’t anywhere near my normal daily routine. None of […]
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