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Shake it up!
Protein isn't just for big bodybuilders, as Carly Yue reveals... What do you think when I say 'protein shake'? Huge tubs of powders that taste terrible and are downed by blokes with bulging biceps? Hmmm. Think again. Move over muscle men. Protein supplements are for girls too. Ladies who want to get slimmer, fitter and stronger, read on! There's a huge demand -
Guest Blog: Weight Loss - The Misleading Term
We welcome Rolandas Malinausakas, PT and British Natural Bodybuilding Vice-Champion, who takes a look at weight loss and how to approach this correctly… Weight loss can almost be considered a trend. Certainly amongst my female friends, weight loss and dieting seem to be a constant factor for one or more of them at any given time. While there's no doubt that -
From the PT's Mouth: The Power of Protein
[caption id="attachment_641" align="alignleft" width="132"] Carly Yue[/caption] Why are we fat? In the UK, around 60% of the population is overweight and is it any surprise? When you walk into a supermarket, what do you see? Walls of highly calorific, intensely processed foods, tweaked by chemicals designed to make us want more. This is what many people in Britain actually eat. Glide down -
Feeling Hot? How to Work Out in the Heat Wave
Everyone’s talking about the heat wave that’s swept the country this week. With temperatures reaching a scorching 40 degrees on centre court at Wimbledon on Tuesday, the rather unexpected weather is quite the hot topic at the moment. Wednesday is set to not only be the hottest day of the year, but also the hottest day in ten years. Phew! OK, -
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