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Weighting Around.
If you’re after weight loss, healthy living and you don’t want to go hungry, it is easy. I’ve been writing up a few eating plans for my personal training clients who wanted to make sure they didn’t pack on the weight over Christmas and beyond. I’ve struggled to meet their caloric requirements! According to their ...
Feeling Like A Hunchback?
Upper Crossed Syndrome “Upper crossed syndrome, also known as “student syndrome” or “corporate syndrome”, is a pattern of tight and weak muscles the body develops based off one’s postural tendencies. The people this effects the most are those that sit all day, usually in front of a computer or at a desk. This is why ...
Ketosis
What is it? Is it good for you? How do I go into ketosis? What’s all the fuss about? “Ketosis is a condition in which levels of ketones (ketone bodies) in the blood are elevated. Ketones are formed when glycogen stores in the liver have run out. The ketones are used for energy. Ketones are small ...
Starting to Think About Summer?
We’ve already had a few warm days – gentle reminders of the blessedly hot days to come. Days where, if you were to wear anything more than a single, light cotton layer, you’d swelter. Yes, that’s right, it’s time to face the mirror, the summer shorts, the sleeveless shirts…and feel good about yourself when you ...
Energy and Relaxation
You’ve changed the way you eat – lots of fresh fruit & veg, increased water intake, excellent balance of proteins, carbohydrates and no sugar! You’re sleeping well, a full 7 to 8 hours a night, and feeling refreshed every morning. Exercise is now a part of your weekly schedule – 3 to 4 days a ...
Energy and Exercise
Well, here’s the third instalment on how to increase your energy levels. Yep, it’s exercise! How does exercise increase your energy levels? • Improved cardio-vascular function (your heart and blood vessels) means increased delivery of the stuff we need – oxygen! • Stronger muscles means less effort involved in the simple things and more pleasure ...
Want More Energy?
The origin of the word “energy” according to the Oxford English Language Dictionary is: mid 16th century (denoting force or vigour of expression): from French energie , or via late Latin from Greek energeia, from en- in, within + ergon, work. Work within. Well, that’s great news! Work from the inside out and you’ll increase ...
May Massage
Hello and hoping this reaches you all well and happy! A reminder to book your monthly massage now, whilst it’s still early enough to organise your calendars. Remember, massage is not a treat or a special…it’s quite necessary, much like exercise. Massage goes a very long way towards keeping your muscles, skin, brain and circulatory ...
New Year, New You!
New Year, New You? This Line is Getting a Little Old, Don’t You Think? Hello and Happy New Year! With the New Year, comes the obligatory ‘New Year’s Resolutions’. Personally, I’m not a fan of this. It limits us to one day a year where we set expectations for ourselves just because another year is ...
Personal training in Spring
Yep, it is finally spring. Which is wonderful! It’s warmer, it’s brighter and the days are longer. Now is when we all start to stretch out our winter legs and arms and wonder if we’ll ever be brave enough to strut along the beach in our favourite bikini or boardies. Well, one easy way to ...
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