I always like to ask people who’ve never done Pilates before what their opinion is of it. Often the response is ‘relaxing and stretch based exercises’ or ‘a bit like yoga’. I find the perception of this technique fascinating and quite random from one person to another. Ultimately it’s down […]
Sharon Morrow
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Male V’s Female It feels rather empowering writing a blog about how awesome females are, especially ones that are Personal Trainers, but genuinely I’m giving you some pretty good reasons of having a woman kick your butt into gear. Personal Training is a very male orientated industry. It’s almost like […]
Instagram is fast become the best blogging platform on social media. It’s a great way of sharing stories and getting your message out there. I personally like to use it for motivation, recipe ideas and the occasional photo you find on your camera roll after a night out. I’m […]
What Is Ketosis? Ketosis is when your body’s energy state uses an alternative fuel when glucose (blood sugar) is low. You can bring yourself naturally into this state by either fasting or lowering your carbohydrate intake. Eating a diet low in carbs and high in fat creates ketosis and enhances […]
How important is physical activity for your mental health? Imagine you’ve signed up to run a 10K charity race, you’ll need to train your body regularly to become fitter in order to complete the race without the risk of injury. The consistent physical training strengthens your heart, lungs, muscles and […]
If you want to change your shape, firm up, have joined a gym or are investing in some kit at home, you’ll certainly want to consider Kettlebells. Not only will you generate more power, increase lean muscle and boost your metabolism, you will also improve balance and stability. Deadlifts – […]
It’s forever going to be held responsible for heart disease, clogging your arteries and raising cholesterol. But is it really to blame? Health organisations would argue yes it is and you should follow a low fat diet, eat whole grains, lean meat and fruit and vegetables. However, this theory has no evidence to suggest saturated fat […]
Gratitude is one of the best self-help remedies you can practise to help you in almost any circumstance you find yourself in. You may find it a little challenging to begin with but if you can stick with it, the benefits are endless. I remember watching a fly on the […]
I spoke with a producer last week from the BBC regarding mental health and running. They’re filming a documentary following people who are beginner runners, had experience of mental health issues such as anxiety, PTSD, post-natal depression and are willing to train for the London Marathon. The series will investigate the […]
We are celebrating National Fitness Day 2016 at New Dimensions Fitness Studio and have come up with a fitness challenge for you to do at home, in the gym or the park! All you will need is a stop watch and a bench or step to complete the tricep dips on. Try […]
Is this something you do? If so, give yourself a pat on the back because our lives are so jam packed with distractions it’s very easy to get caught up in it all and end up feeling stressed and stretched to the limit. I’ve said this many times before that you are the creator […]
Don’t be fooled into thinking half hour isn’t going to be worth it, it really is, especially if you’re hitting high intensity threshold. Here’s a few reasons to prioritise 30 minutes a day: Decreases The Risk Of Heart Disease – Being physically active strengthens your heart. The stronger your heart, the […]