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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 […]

This month (October) features menopause awareness month with the whole month focussed on improving understanding and raising awareness of some of the best ways to manage menopause symptoms. Not everyone will suffer in the same way but one thing is for sure – strength training really will help. A question I am often asked is […]

Proteins are essential for life, they are needed for pretty much all our bodily functions. They help form hair, skin, nails, muscles, hormones and so much more. They are one of the three macronutrients (with carbohydrates and fats being the other two) and are needed in relatively high quantities by the body. Protein plays a […]

In the UK it’s National Fitness Day today! A day which was originally created to break down the barriers around exercise and help more people to get active. You might see heavy use of the #FitnessDay across your social feeds and find more fitness content, challenges and events than usual. But what is it all […]

I do get asked this question a lot by my members and it requires a careful answer. It is safe to exercise every day but it entirely depends on the level you are working at. It is fine to exercise but not at a high impact level every day. You need to think about why […]

I might be biassed but I LOVE a home workout so I have plenty of tips for waving goodbye to busy gyms and expensive fees and getting stuck into some brilliant home workouts. No matter where you are on your fitness journey, a home workout can really benefit your fitness. So what are my top […]

Do it, In Ten! The new Pick n Mix series is here! This September, I am launching a brand new, ten-minutes only, workout series on my platform. From now members will have access to an exclusive new series to kick start their exercise following the summer break. For many this is the first week back […]

This is a question I get all the time – what is the best time of day to workout, so this week we are talking morning vs evening workouts…spoiler alert it really doesn’t matter! A lot of it is down to personal preference and when you can guarantee you can commit to being consistent and […]

Struggling to stick to your normal routine whilst in the midst of summer holidays? Do you find you’re juggling work, children, holidays and socialising and the thing that keeps slipping is your exercise? Don’t worry, I’ve got you. Do you think you could find time for a 15 minute full body sculpt blast?  The best […]