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Too Busy to Eat Well? Try These 10 Tips
In today’s world, pretty much every one of us feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day. Our waking hours are bursting with all sorts of deadlines and a host of time-consuming obligations. Everything from meetings, school runs and conference calls, to long commutes and daily chores that demand early wake up calls and late nights. And when we -
3 Ways to Keep Your Pancakes Healthy
So you might be all for your usual lemon and sugar or Nutella classics, who isn’t? But if you’re trying to keep things a little healthy as that summer holiday approaches, you might want to keep your pancakes as guilt-free as possible – without sacrificing the deliciousness of those fluffy beauties. Ditch the processed sugars Sorry hazelnut spread of dreams, you’re -
The Key to Fitness Success
There are plenty of people who see great results from their training, which indicates that they’re doing something right. Meanwhile, there are also plenty of people who try, and fail, and then wonder where they went wrong. Removing multiple factors, such as the build, habits and metabolism of those who’re successful in their training, we’re left with one factor. And -
Healthy Lunch Swaps
Following on from our Healthy Breakfast Swaps post, we thought it was time we rolled out a post packed full of healthy lunch options. After all, spring is only around the corner, and before we know it it’ll be time to whack out the shorts and swimwear. We’ve compared the calories and macronutrients of some of the UK’s favourite lunch options -
Healthy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
So gift buying on Valentine’s Day isn’t for everyone, and that’s totally fine, but for those who do like to treat their loved one on February 14th – how do you keep it healthy without taking the fun away? The gift for the fitness fanatic You’re onto a winner here. Surprise him or her with anything from a shiny new set of -
5 Steps to Achieving Your End Goal
Can you believe that January is already almost over? If you were one of the people who began 2017 with a list of health and fitness goals, and are yet to make any progress, then this is the post for you. Now, what's the best form of motivation? An end goal. Whether you want to fit into a smaller clothing -
Healthy Breakfast Swaps
Looking to improve your diet in 2017, but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re a ‘breakfast person’ or not, it’s great to begin the day fuelled and ready to go. Trust us, we'd love nothing more than to dive into the all you can eat breakfast buffet too, because pancakes are life, but it’s important to choose something healthy -
A Newbie’s Guide to the Gym Environment
So there you are, walking into the gym for the very first time. You might be a combination of anxious and eager to get started, but like any first timer, you need to be briefed. Briefed on the things that both are, and aren't relevant to your health and fitness progression. For the most part, this blog post is here -
Exercise Post Pregnancy: How to Lose the Baby Weight
Post-pregnancy and back from maternity leave, Laura from Fitness Superstore HQ shares part two of her pregnancy diaries – detailing how fitness and nutrition helped to get her pre-baby body back. If you haven’t read Laura’s previous blog, all about her pregnancy diet and training, click over to get caught up... So, having always been conscious of – but not obsessed -
A Guide to Macros
Heard about macros but have no idea what they are or why you need to know about them? PT Carly Yue shares her views on why they’re so crucial to your success, no matter what level of fitness you’re at... The term ‘macros’ is shorthand for ‘macronutrients’, a word which is used to describe the three key food groups we all