Making the decision to get fit, improve your health and generally live a better lifestyle is an important milestone and one which you should pursue and never give up on. After you’ve made this decision you’ll need to think about how you’re going to implement this new lifestyle change and many will discover that in order to get fit, you’ll...
Overcoming Gym Phobia
The Most Effective Ab Workouts
If you’re heading on holiday, need to get beach ready or would generally like to improve the appearance and strength of your abdomen then you need an effective ab workout which guarantees to give you good results. If washboard abs on your wish list, follow these workouts accompanied by a balanced diet and a number of cardio and general fitness...
How to build muscle..and keep it!
We all want to achieve the perfect body, whether that is by toning up or bulking up. If you dream of building muscle and strength, but are finding it a little difficult, the following tips might be just the thing you need to achieve your desired frame. Plenty of Protein If you want to build muscle, you need to bulk...
A Knockout: How Boxing is the Ultimate Workout
Boxing is one of the most effective ways to stay in shape, build strength and lose weight, not to mention it’s pretty fun too. The face-paced exercise is fantastic for all areas of your body and is a workout which you can either do on your own at home or in a class at either a normal gym or a...
5 Kettlebell Mistakes You’re Making
Kettlebells can be used for a variety of workouts, and can be a great piece of exercise equipment to use in the home or gym. However, it’s so easy to make mistakes when using the weights. As a professional personal trainer, I know the many mistakes people can make when using kettlebells, and here they are… The Weights Are Too...
How to Fuel for a Run Without the Weight Gain
Many people take up running to aid weight loss. As any runner will know, it is essential to fuel your body before a run to maximise your performance. However, many people will often avoid fuelling their body for fear of piling on the pound when they are trying to lose them. As a professional personal trainer, I encourage people to...
How to Effectively Use Resistance Bands
Resistance bands are an effective strength-training exercise, not to mention an affordable option to dumbbells and weights. To help you make the most of your workout, we are offering some top tips on how to use this adaptable piece of exercise equipment. The Boxer The Resisted Boxer exercise is a fantastic form of strength training and cardio that can be...
10 Money-Saving Healthy Food Tips
Unfortunately, many people are turning to convenient, unhealthy foods as they are seemingly a lot cheaper than healthy items. People all over the world are struggling with debt problems, and purchasing expensive fruit and vegetables just doesn’t feel like a viable option for many. However, our goal is to help you eat healthily without breaking the bank, which is why...
Pilates: Fad or Forever?
Fad or forever is a question I often get asked when discussing Pilates. Naturally, fitness trends come and go and I don’t blame people for questing the viability of Pilates but I assure you, it’s forever. The origins of Pilates date back to the early 20th century when Joseph Pilates set out to create his own method of exercise. This...
10 Foods that Should Never Pass Your Lips
We all want to maintain a healthy diet, but it can be hard to identify what’s good or bad for us. So many products are full of hidden calories, fat and sugar and this will only cause weight gain. For this reason, we’ve created a list of 10 foods you should try to avoid. Bagels Bagels are just round circles...