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It’s World Sleep Day on Friday 17th March with the theme this year “Sleep is Essential for Health” so what better time to talk about the importance of a good night’s sleep? Sleep is an essential function which allows your body and mind to recharge which in turns boosts immunity, helps prevent injury and generally […]

Ok time to bust some myths! I am often asked fitness questions relating to certain exercises, current fads etc so today I thought I would share the five that crop up most frequently! Myth 1: “Is it true that I will bulk up if I start lifting weights?” and the answer is most definitely NO. […]

Strong Women! A question I am often asked is “What form of exercise should I be doing, especially as I hit my 40s and beyond?” Cardio (especially running) has always been at the forefront of the media when it comes to fitness whilst strength training has often been overlooked. However, just 30 minutes of resistance […]

So, from the start – did you always know that sport was going to be your vocation? How did you get into fitness in the first place? What does it mean to you? From the age of 12 I can’t honestly say that I knew I was going to become an Olympian. But what I […]

Have you been exercising for a long time and of late seem to have plateaued? Or did you start your fitness regime in January and now 6 weeks in you are not seeing the results you were hoping for and feeling rather demotivated? This week I am going to give you some reasons why this […]

Anyone who reads my blog regularly will know I am a huge advocate of strength training – the benefits are endless. From stronger muscles, improved bone health, mood boost and immunity enhancing, strength training really is wonderful! And the best part is that you don’t need to lift heavy weights to reap the benefits of […]

It’s that time of the year where it can feel a little bit “no man’s land-ish”! The first month of the year is done yet it’s still pretty wintery, January is over and you might have lost a bit of the momentum and enthusiasm for the new year and feeling a bit flat. Rest assured […]

So it’s still January, cold and wet and we need to keep motivation levels high! Don’t worry if you’ve not managed to keep to all your January plans, life is busy – I’ve got you a few extra ideas for you! Haven’t got time for a full workout? Don’t panic as short bursts of 5-minute exercise […]

What does “Balance” mean to you? While focusing on a healthy lifestyle by exercising and eating right is great for your body, “balanced living” means protecting your mental and emotional health too – it’s considering all aspects of your life whether that be relationships, work, health etc. It’s important to remember that everyone is different and the […]

So, this may be the week you are back at work, kids back at school and exercise is on the agenda! This week I am keeping the blog super simple and just giving you a list of my do’s and don’ts to keep you on track: Don’t go hell for leather in the first week – if […]