OUR BLOG
Reading all articles in the Tips and Advice category
-
Why You Need an Elliptical Cross Trainer In Your Life
Whether you’re already familiar with elliptical cross trainers, or barely know much about this form of cardio workout, there’s a whole load of reasons why they’re pretty fantastic. Not convinced? Take a look at our top 5 reasons why we love the elliptical cross trainer… First things first… what exactly is an elliptical? An elliptical - or cross trainer – is one -
Guest Blog: Barbell Squats Vs. Leg Machines - Which is Best?
What’s better? Barbell squats or leg resistance machines? We welcome Rolandas Malinausakas, PT and British Natural Bodybuilding Vice-Champion, who takes a look at the pros and cons of each… Barbell squats are the king of resistance exercises. You can see why barbells are great when you look at their diverse range of benefits, such as toning your backside and legs, reducing -
From the PT's Mouth: It's Time to Concentrate on You
[caption id="attachment_641" align="alignleft" width="132"] Carly Yue[/caption] “But I've got so much to do! I just don't have the time to exercise.” Hands up if this sounds like you? We may argue that we don’t have the time to follow a continued fitness plan. We’re simply too busy looking after the kids, our careers, or just have too many things on the agenda -
From the PT’s mouth: Why you need to HIIT High Intensity Interval Training PLUS a sample HIIT Workout!
[caption id="attachment_641" align="alignleft" width="132"] Carly Yue[/caption] Is your workout stuck in cruise control? Do you want to sweat, feel sore, satisfied and sozzled after your workout? Well, HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is a form of cardio workout that might just HIIT the spot. It combines high intensity training (such as sprinting) with low intensity work (a walk) or complete rest. HIIT -
From the PT’s Mouth: Top 10 Health and Fitness Tips I Live By
[caption id="attachment_641" align="alignleft" width="132"] Carly Yue[/caption] I’m often asked what I do to stay fit and healthy. What are my tips and tricks? How do I stay motivated? What helps me maintain my willpower? The first thing I always say is this: I make exercise and healthy eating part of my lifestyle, not a separate thing. Active and healthy living should -
Tips & Tricks: How to be a Winter Workout Warrior
It may be freezing outside, but that's no reason to give exercise the cold shoulder. Although the lower temperatures and lack of sunshine may make us want to curl up on the sofa and load up on the carbs, putting off exercise in the winter months won’t do you any favours. So how do you stay on track? Here are -
Master Your Fitness in 2015 – Our Top 10 Tips
“New Year, New You” – how many times have you seen that tagline so far this year? Just like every January, it’s that time when many of us make a pledge to start a new fitness programme. But how can you make sure you don’t abandon yours before Valentine’s Day? Here are our top 10 tips for long term success... 1. Create a -
Guest Blog: New Year Fat Burner - 20 Minute Total Body Dumbbell Workout
We welcome Dan Ruscillo, CEO of fitness training provider Body Aid Solutions, who takes you through a smart dumbbell workout to give you a total body blitz in just 20 minutes. Worried about getting time to workout this new year? With this simple, 20 minute Fat Burner, you don’t need to worry about finding time, or a busy – not to -
10 minutes with...Ms Bikini Tall Miami Pro Carly Tierney (Part 2)
Part 2 of our chat with Carly Tierney, current Ms Bikini Tall Miami Pro champion. Carly tells us more about her favourite workouts, must-have fitness equipment and her top health and fitness tips. Missed part 1? Catch up here. 1. What’s the main thing that keeps you motivated? It isn't difficult to remain motivated about something that you love. That said, I do -
10 minutes with… Ms Bikini Tall Miami Pro Carly Tierney (Part 1)
Need a bit of fitness inspiration? We caught up with Ms Bikini Tall Miami Pro 2014, Carly Tierney to ask her more about her passion for fitness and lifting, her path to glory and her top health and fitness tips… 1. Have you always been a fitness enthusiast? In a word, no. In fact when I was a teenager, I was overweight.