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Recognising Dehydration (Plus Tips for Avoiding It!)
Staying hydrated is a crucial part of not only our health, but also our fitness progression. Carly Yue reveals her top tips for recognising dehydration, as well as advice for how to beat it once and for all... Dehydration can not only affect your performance at the gym or during sport, but it can also lead to a loss of strength -
How to Have a ‘Healthy’ Night Out
Ok, so we say ‘healthy’ loosely. Unless it avoids no alcohol and no fatty foods, your night out will always be marginally unhealthy, however by making the right choices you can easily minimise the damage – while still having a good time! OPT FOR THE HEALTHY MEAL We all love a meal out during social events, however filling up on pizza, burgers -
6 Ways to Keep Fit on Holiday This Summer
This might seem ludicrous, but hear us out. In all fairness to yourself, you no doubt go to the gym all year round and simply want a break while on holiday, right? That’s more than ok, but adding in a little light cardio whilst you soak up the sun not only allows to you feel a little less subconsciously guilty -
Doughnuts in the office? Stop right there!
If you’re an office worker, this blog post is for you. Many of us work in an office environment which entails sitting in an uncomfortable chair for approximately eight hours per day, bright lights causing you a headache and a draw, kitchen fridge or god forbid vending machine full of potential diet-destroyers. So how can you combat these issues? Move every -
Training for the London Marathon - 1 Minute Interview with Justin Logan
As you may know, the 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon is making its grand return on Sunday 24th April. Every year, approximately 36,000 people run the 26.2-mile (42.2km) marathon through the streets of London – and no matter if you’re running, walking or simply cheering from the side-lines, this event is one not to be missed! For a sporting event this -
Pre Summer Shred
It’s now spring, which can only mean one thing… summer is well and truly on its way! It’s at this point that many of us begin to panic at the sheer thought of hitting the beach in summer clothing and swim wear. Perhaps your New Year’s resolution to regularly visit the gym didn’t pan out, or perhaps that ‘new year, -
Upping Your Energy Levels
Are you constantly tired? Has reaching for a cuppa become your default? If you feel as though you're relying on coffee and energy drinks for a pick me up, read on to find out what Carly Yue has to say on natural alternatives and practical advice about prevention… Caffeine is the most widely ingested psychoactive drug in the world, primarily used -
Staying On Track This Easter
Over the Easter weekend, many of us spend time with family and friends, and soon enough out come the Easter eggs, cakes and buffet spread. Lovely, right? But not so lovely for the waistline. We’re all allowed a treat now and then, but it’s important to know your limits, because we could all easily (and happily) scoff every single chocolate -
Find Your Motivation
Perhaps you’ve been working towards the same goal for a while now, or you’ve simply already become bored of your relatively new routine. Whatever it is that’s sucking the motivation out of your workouts and healthy eating, it is crucial to find a way past it in order to reach that final hurdle, and here's how... Change what you’re doing It sounds -
The Importance of Leg Day
Do you often skip leg day? According to PT Carly Yue, you might want to give that one a re-think… Leg day is tough, no doubt because your legs are your biggest and strongest muscle group, but if it's an all over lean look that you're after, leg day is the workout you cannot afford to miss. It can be easy for both