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Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
Last week we said farewell to 2015, and welcomed in 2016 with open arms. The New Year is the perfect time for you to make positive changes to your lifestyle, eliminate unwanted bad habits and try brand new things. And one of the most popular resolutions? Of course, it’s to hit the gym, eat healthy and lose that Christmas weight. As -
Getting Back On Track After Christmas
So admittedly we still have the New Year celebrations to come, but no doubt by this point you’re feeling a little bloated, lethargic and full to the brim of every form of food and drink imaginable. Believe it or not, that’s actually ok. It’s a good idea to “let your hair down” once in a while, in moderation of course, -
5 Reasons to Workout Extra Hard During Winter
Let’s be honest, the events that occur during the winter period cause most of us to crave unhealthy food and skip the gym, just ‘because we can’ – but whilst it’s good to indulge in a treat every now and then, it’s important to remember that even just a few weeks of a relaxed diet and exercise routine will almost certainly -
Staying Fit All Year, Every Year
Learning to love your body is key, as Carly Yue reveals... [caption id="attachment_984" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Carly's Clients at the Girls Who Lift Workshop[/caption] [caption id="attachment_982" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Carly's Clients at the Girls Who Lift Workshop[/caption] [caption id="attachment_983" align="aligncenter" width="600"] One of Carly's Clients[/caption] Often I am asked by clients, potential clients and even strangers “how do you stay so lean? How does your weight -
Tips for Switching from Summer to Winter Workouts
As beautiful as the autumn and winter seasons can be, let’s be honest, the dark mornings and dark evenings aren’t the ideal workout conditions. No matter if you’re an early bird when it comes to working out, or more of a night owl – either way you get caught out by the change in daylight hours. And then there’s the -
A Guide to Kettlebells
Functional training is an excellent workout option for those who either fancy a break from their usual cardio routine, or those who simply wish to focus on their strength and muscle development. If you’re a newbie to functional training, you might be thinking “well, where do I start?”. Fear not, we’ve all been there. Hopping onto a treadmill or elliptical -
3 Effective HIIT Workouts
High Intensity Interval Training combines low to moderate intensity intervals, with high intensity intervals. Despite HIIT sessions being short and sweet due to their energy-zapping nature, they target your entire body as they work away at burning fat – making it an increasingly popular workout option for men and women of all ages. According to research, Interval Training has been shown -
5 Healthy Snack Ideas Under 100 Calories
There are many ways you can tackle your weight loss goals, with one of the most popular options being to follow a calorie restricted diet... -
3 Ways to Make Fitness More Enjoyable
[caption id="attachment_888" align="alignnone" width="600"] Photo Credit: www.katiejanecollins.co.uk[/caption] Exercise is one of those things that you either love or hate, similar to the Marmite theory. At school you had half of the physical education class who would spend each lesson bouncing off the walls competing against one another, and then you had the other half who sat glumly on the benches avoiding -
The Workout Mind-Set: Bringing Your Fitness Goals to Life
Do you enjoy working out as it’s a bit of escapism? A time when you can focus on your body, and give your brain a break? Although a true enough statement for many of us, the mind most certainly still plays a role. During these sessions, the brain is motivating us to keep on going and inspiring us towards our