HIIT really is very time efficient form of exercise which boosts metabolism by burning more calories through intense dynamic workouts and well after the session has ended as well as throughout your day. Unlike steady state cardio HIIT sessions can be performed using body weight only and no equipment or gym is needed, so you … Continue reading HIIT Training
Healthy eating doesn't have to mean completely depriving yourself and taking the enjoyment out of meal times. Allow yourself treats in moderation and get creative in your kitchen and make healthy versions of your favourite meals. Spiralize your veg and use them as a bed for bolognese or for a healthy Pad Thai. I think … Continue reading FOOD SWAPS
Blah, blah, blah... How many times have I heard this when I take on new female clients? Too many women are so afraid of this that when they hit the gym, they head straight to the cardio machines and spend all their time in the gym in classes or running, rowing, cycling or on a … Continue reading WEIGHTS WILL MAKE ME BULKY…
Geoff Hollister was Nike's first sponsored athlete. So beautifully said in his own words... "The future will never remember what was in your bank account or what kind of car you drove. The future will remember that wild ride in your life where you believed in others and left a gift behind for someone else … Continue reading Feeling Inspired..
Eating food should be an enjoyable experience but we mustn't lose sight of the fact that our bodies need the correct food to function properly. Just like a car, our bodies need fuel to power it. The kind of fuel you body requires is very much dependent on your lifestyle and goals. What and when … Continue reading FOOD, THE FUEL FOR OUR BODIES
You must have been in a coma or walking around with your headphones on if you haven't heard all the buzz about protein and the benefits of consuming it to aid our health and fitness goals. Whilst the bodybuilding world have reaped the benefits of a high protein diet, recently this way of eating is … Continue reading PROTEIN POWER
So we all went nuts for quinoa, buzzing for buckwheat, mad for millet but now it's time to get into sorghum which is being hailed as the new "wonder grain." Originally from Africa, it's gluten free, low GI and environmentally friendly. It's versatility means we can add it to desserts, to make rice free risotto … Continue reading SORGHUM – YUM YUM
Food diary I have talked a lot about food apps that track your calorie and nutrient consumption. I swear by My Fitness Pal especially when I am preparing for a competition and my macro nutrient consumption needs to be spot on with no margin for errors. Now I am not saying you have to get … Continue reading D.I.E.T.
So don't be fast, easy or cheap I am sure you have heard this in so many occasions but it really is the case. Your weight, your hair and your skin are a reflection of what you are putting into your body. A poor diet, ultimately will lead to poor health. It's pretty obvious when … Continue reading YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT…
As you have probably figured out by now, I am a complete health and fitness nut and although I understand that not everyone is as enthusiastic as I am, I really don't believe anyone should find health and fitness a chore but instead you should find the path that suits you and you will look … Continue reading Lifestyle change not a chore
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