It was a bit of a lighbulb moment for me as I sprayed my hair with dry shampoo and my friend asked “You’re so conscious about what you eat and put in your body, what about the stuff you put on your body?’ For once, I was speechless. I remember […]
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Thankfully as the lockdown restrictions are lifting, I’m able to return to some outdoor PT sessions at the studio! Sadly this has brought with it the seasonal allergy demon HAYFEVER. My symptoms range from sneezing fits, runny nose, itchy throat and ears. The irritation drives me crazy and let’s be […]
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 […]
You read that right…. High calorie snacks we should all be eating regularly. Why? Not only are they high in calories, they’re also high in nutrients that will nourish your body, provide you with energy and assist in fat loss. This will seem crazy stupid if you’re the kind of […]
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 […]
We have all seen the ‘Gluten Free’ label stamped across many food products haven’t we? There is even a ‘free from’ section in most supermarkets, with everything from gluten free, dairy free, wheat free, sugar free and soy free. But, are these foods healthy and should we be choosing them […]
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 […]
It’s normal to have chocolate and champagne for breakfast on Christmas day isn’t it? Followed by Christmas dinner, pudding and a cheese board the size of a small car. But does that really lead to the average weight gain of 7 lbs? No, but it could if you did this every […]
The dark mornings have arrived, accompanied by the dark evenings and what once was a beautiful time of day to go out for a run, you’re fighting the urge to just snuggle up and hibernate. As tempting as this may seem, it’s not going to be good for your heart […]
Today is National Fitness Day (26th September) and to highlight the importance of physical activity and the role it plays across the UK, I am encouraging you to double your daily step count! The recommended daily step goal is currently 10,000 per day. This was designed to get you started […]
In 2017, 1.3 million workers suffered from ill health and 25.7 million work days were lost to stress related illnesses. From those statistics alone I think it’s fair to say this area of workplace wellness is in need of review to help support employees start a journey of becoming fitter […]