Low carbohydrate diets have gained momentum over the last few years and have demonstrated real potential as therapeutic options for a number of chronic conditions such as managing insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, supporting cardiovascular health, weight loss / weight maintenance and more. Furthermore, very low carbohydrate diets such as the Ketogenic diet […]
Sleep really is something we all should all probably priortise more. But, even when we do we often have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up refreshed. So, here are 3 simple things you can do TODAY to improve your sleep TONIGHT! 1: Ditch caffeine after 2pm! Caffeine has a half life of 6 […]
4 Core Exercises for Beginners Perform this routine 3 – 4 times per week Glute Bridges 3 x 15 reps. Rest for 15 seconds between sets. Donkey Kicks 3 x 15 (each leg). Rest for 15 seconds between sets. 1 Arm Planks 3 x 15 seconds hold each arm. This is a curve ball for beginners […]
The research continually shows that weak or under-active core muscles increases your risk of injury and increases your risk of lower back pain and dysfunction. Women have a greater range of motion than men around their hips. But with that greater range of motion comes natural instability which highlights your need to do regular core […]
]The debate around the best way or how long to stretch still continues in the industry but it’s agreeable that given our lifestyle the majority of us need to be doing some form of stretching / range of motion work to compensate for the restrictions / tightness that occurs from those lifestyles. Whether you are […]
Here’s why you MUST do this Core Workout! The focus of this little trio of exercises is on activation of the muscles surrounding your Pelvic Floor whilst performing the exercise – this is NOT let’s try and hit fatigue during our core workout. Regular core work should be done 3 – 4 times per week, […]
Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned Ab Blast! 3 exercises back to back 30 seonds per exercise Rest for 1 minute Repeat 3 – 4 times!
You, yes you! Stuck at your desk all day, did you know that “use it or lose it” is scientifically proven? The researchers call it “Reversibility” so you must keep your body moving and muscles stimulated! Sitting down all day creates 2 things: tightness in the back and hips and underuse creates muscle weakness – […]
Have you ever set a goal and failed? Example 1: Maybe your goal was “to lose weight” or “get healthier” but you never succeeded or sustained the journey. Example 2: “I want to run the London Marathon in under 4.5 hours”. What’s the difference? Firstly, Example 2 has an outcome to work towards. Now, example […]
