Why is it important to stay hydrated? During the recent warmer weeks you have probably naturally been drinking more water however, staying hydrated is a daily necessity regardless of the temperature. Water keeps the body functioning as it should, and we can’t survive without it yet so many people are not drinking enough. This is […]
BMI or body mass index has been used for decades as the go to measurement for health. However, BMI does not take into account what the body is composed of, i.e muscle mass, bone density and overall body composition. For that reason, it is not always the best and most accurate measurement available to us.
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Exercise & Illness. To exercise or not? Exercise is good for you. We all know that. But what happens when you are ill or not feeling at your best? Should you continue to push through it, or should you rest? Sometimes the body will decide for you. As I write this, I am at the
Do you know how hard you are working or how hard you should be working when you’re exercising? The rate of perceived exertion or RPE for short is a simple tool that can tell you. Originally this number system developed by scientist Gunnar Borg was known as the Borg scale and was built around heart
In the UK, the average age a woman experiences menopause is 51, which means that women in their 40’s are becoming peri-menopausal. 1/100 women under the age of 40 and 1/1000 women under the age of 30 have an early menopause. Menopause can also be enforced through cancer treatment or if the ovaries are removed
Muscles either shrink or grow They do not tone up If you want that firm look, then you’re going to have to build some muscles. Have you ever heard the phrase “insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”? Let’s apply it to your gym workout. Why would you expect
Set intentions not resolutions! When it comes to New Years resolutions, people tend to fall into one of two categories: You either think they’re great. New start. New chapter. A go get em tiger kind of attitude. OR you think they’re a waste of time. Destined to fail. No point. Why bother? I’ve been both.
I remember a conversation I had with a potential new client where she said to me, “I don’t want to look muscly like you.” For any of you reading this that don’t know what I look like, I am not “big” or “muscly”. That comment felt like a compliment and an insult all wrapped up
Lifting weights is not just about getting big muscles, there are lots of health benefits to be gained. Stronger bones & joints Nothing makes bones stronger than lifting weights. Weight bearing puts a temporary stress on the bones, which sends a message to the bone-building cells to rebuild them. This increases bone density, which reduces
He who fails to plan is planning to fail Sir Winston Churchill When we embark on a new exercise regime, motivation and enthusiasm are what gets us started, and keeps us going… to a point. However, motivation only lasts so long. We’ve all been there: super enthusiastic at the beginning new gym gear alarm set ready
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