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

MOTIVATION

Be it to get up, to go to work, to go to the gym, or to make a lifestyle change, I always set myself goals, these goals are my motivation.  I don't believe in starting the new year with a goal in mind, but instead set achievable targets throughout the year.  Reaching the goals I … Continue reading MOTIVATION

SLEEPY BUTTS

https://youtu.be/8EHHZ3rcd2A For many of us, our days are spent sitting down at desks or sofas and armchairs not standing up or walking very much. As a nation we have become less and less active which is causing all sorts of problems and really is the curse of modern life. Sitting on our tushes all day … Continue reading SLEEPY BUTTS

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…

Feeling Inspired..

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..

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

LAZY SUNDAYS

Coffee brewed, check, dog fed, check, I'm fed, check.  Sunday has got me feeling in an easy breezy kinda mood. Rest day from the gym today and time to walk the mutt and then a catch up with friends for lunch.  Life just doesn't get any better. Walking Castro is a daily highlight for me … Continue reading LAZY SUNDAYS

ARE ALL FATS BAD FOR US?

This is a question many of my clients ask me, as well as do I eat carbs - hell yeah I LOVE carbs.. So let's talk fat... There are four types of fat, saturated fat which you want to limit in your diet.  They come mainly from animal products, meat fat, butter, lard and processed … Continue reading ARE ALL FATS BAD FOR US?