Health and fitness are all the rage nowadays, with so many people looking for the best new ways they can get into shape. With the strange situation the world is in today, many have had to adapt to working out from home. However, lots of people have found it hard […]
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I think most of us thought we would be ‘back to normal’ as it’s now October, but for many, working from home, online meetings and even workouts is for the foreseeable. The reality of this situatation is that we’re just not moving as much and sedentary jobs have become even […]
With gyms closed up and down the country and the demand for dumbells and kettlebells at an all time high. You’ll be lucky to find an online retailer that have some weights in stock at the minute. Rather than wait for orders to be fulfilled or pay over the odds […]
As a female myself entering the 3rd Age of life, the above question terrifies me. It’s one of the most common complaints I hear regarding menopause, so what exactly is causing it and how can we prevent it? You could try typing the words ‘flat tummy’ into google, but be […]
It’s difficult to write about anything other than COVID-19 when you’re in the middle of a pandemic and concerns about what is happening around us is overwhelming. Undoubtably there are going to be concerns about the health of ourselves and loved ones, the virus spreading and the finacial impact it […]
September is often like a mini January. Many people have had the summer off, been away on holiday or just found their mojo again and set new goals. Whatever the reason, this 10 point guide will give you handy hints to keep your fitness plan in the fast lane. 1. […]
If you’re making the effort to show up at the gym but finding progress is slow. Are you making the best use of your time or could you make one subtle change that might just speed things up? I’m talking mainly about strength training or to put it in a […]
It’s an embarrassing subject for sure, and certainly not something you’re going to admit to at the beginning of a fitness class when the instructor asks if anyone has any injuries or ailments. The statistics show pelvic floor dysfunction is highly prevalent in active females (and I would estimate a […]
Now the weather is changing and the days are becoming longer, you have more opportunity to improve your phyical and mental wellbeing by getting outdoors and walking more. There are huge benefits to walking outside like, increasing your daily step count, burning off calories, maintaining a good level of fitness […]
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight in the past and have been unsuccessful, try looking at WHY and HOW you are eating, aswell as WHAT you are consuming. When you start to become mindful of these simple steps, you begin to improve your relationship with food. Rather than using […]
Have you ever decided to go Christmas grocery shopping at some rediculously crazy time of the night to avoid the chaos, only to get there and find everyone else had the same idea? What was once deserted at 3am, looks more like the crowds from a Black Friday sale, only […]
I love designing the workouts for members of NDF especially around events like Halloween, Christmas and sporting events such as the world cup or grand national. It adds a little fun factor into sessions and puts a twist on regular workouts. My favourite workout of them all has to be […]