INCHES NOT SCALES

I know it's something I have mentioned quite a lot before, but when we embark on a new health and fitness regime it's so easy to get caught up with the reading on the scales.  This is NOT the most important number.  It's far more important to focus on inch loss which is essentially fat … Continue reading INCHES NOT SCALES

STREEEETCH IT OUT

Now you don't normally hear me grunting or moaning and groaning in the gym whilst I am training, well maybe sometimes, BUT you will hear me howl the stretch room down when I spend the time to stretch after my workouts, which if I am honest, I don't spend enough time doing, stretching bit not … Continue reading STREEEETCH IT OUT

ABS

Unfortunately there are no shortcuts to getting rid of your party pack and gaining a six pack.  Toned strong abs don't come from hours crunching , planking or doing endless sit ups. Abs will however, reveal themselves when you follow a few simple rules.  Cut out the c**p in your diet, burgers, chips, cheese, vino, … Continue reading ABS

HIIT Training

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

WEIGHTS WILL MAKE ME BULKY…

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…

PROTEIN POWER

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

SAME OLD CARDIO

Mention cardio to most people and endless minutes spent on a treadmill or cross trainer spring to mind.  You set your self a time target of minutes then if you are anything like me, you need to break that down to five minutes to get you through the mind numbing pain of doing the same … Continue reading SAME OLD CARDIO

MAKING EXCUSES BURNS ZERO CALORIES

Making the decision to get fit is an easy one if you really want it.  The decision means you have prioritised health and fitness in your life.  Once you have made the decision it can be hard to know where to start and for many it's easier to make excuses to talk yourself out of … Continue reading MAKING EXCUSES BURNS ZERO CALORIES

Resistance training

Body Weight Training Benefits

Our bodies are amazing in so many ways, so why not work out exactly how to use it to get the most out of it? When you think of weight training, strength training or resistant training you think of gym machines, weights or kettle bells, however, you can utilise your own body weight as resistance. … Continue reading Body Weight Training Benefits