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Christmas and all of the build up can be particularly challenging if you’re in a consistent fitness routine, whether you’re working towards a specific goal or just trying to stay on track. I often get asked how do you keep up all your workouts and stay motivated when there’s so much else going on? The […]

It’s that time of year where it feels like you are constantly fighting off a cold and there are so many bugs going around. We need to be doing everything we can to help our bodies and immune system this winter. So, I have put together my little winter survival guide with my top tips […]

Do you include squats in your weekly workout routine? If you’re a member of my platform then it’s unlikely you go a full week without a squat and there is a good reason for this! There are so many benefits of squats – they are such a great exercise and I am a firm believer […]

Building lean muscle is often high on everyone’s agenda when they start a programme or begin their fitness journey. In the media it is termed all sorts of things like toning, sculpting, getting lean, to name a few but ultimately the goal is to increase lean muscle mass (and this does not mean bulking up). […]

I have talked a lot about the physical and mental health benefits of exercising but did you know that workouts are great for your skin? Cardio or aerobic training has been shown to improve skin health but new research has found that lifting weights is even more effective for rejuvenating your skin. Can you believe […]

Did you know that what you eat affects your sleep? That’s right, a good night’s sleep starts with your culinary skills! There are certain foods which are known to improve sleep quality and duration, to encourage relaxation and relieve stress. Intrigued to find out more? So was I!  We all know how vital sleep is […]

We live in a very fast-paced, go go go society in which working harder, running faster, lifting heavier, doing more is celebrated. I am sure we have all found ourselves stuck on that hamster wheel feeling at some point that our feet barely touch the ground. But this really should not be celebrated and thankfully […]

“Muscular strength is a sprint – muscular endurance is a marathon” So when it comes to training should we be lifting heavy or light weights? It comes down to thinking about muscular strength vs muscular endurance. I am often asked about what size of weight people should be lifting so hopefully this will help to […]

This week we have World Osteoporosis Day (October 20th) which has the tagline “Build Better Bones” this year. It couldn’t be more accurate – as we build our strength through resistance training we are building better bones and building a body for the future. How does it actually work though? Osteoporosis affects one in three […]

As we approach midlife and especially from the age of 40 onwards we definitely need to focus more attention on our bones and joints. As we age, joint movement becomes stiffer and less flexible due to the decrease of lubricating fluid inside the joints and the cartilage becoming thinner (osteoarthritis). Ligaments also tend to shorten […]