High-Protein Meal Plan
Sometimes, when training hard or competing and playing regular sport, consuming enough protein can be tough – making everyday food planning tricky. It doesn’t have to be that way though, and even though it inevitably takes some planning, after a while it becomes something that you quickly get used to doing. If you’re in need […]
Read articleThe Benefits Of Drinking Water
You may not know this, but your body is made up roughly of around 60% water. During daily activity we lose a lot of this water through urine and sweat. Think of water in your body like petrol in a car; if you don’t fuel up then you won’t be going anywhere. So, it’s recommend […]
Read articleVegetarian Day Meal Plan
Want to try being a veggie/vegan? If so, why not try these vegetable and fruit-based meals for a day? Breakfast Let’s just be honest, it’s annoying when we hear ‘You have to eat breakfast, it’s the most important meal of the day!’ every second from our die-hard fitness friends. But let’s just face it, they’re […]
Read articleThe Benefits Of Walking
In this week’s blog, I will be talking about the benefits of walking. I personally find this to be a very interesting topic, as a lot of people aren’t actually aware that walking can be a very beneficial form of physical activity. And the beauty of it is that, well, most of us do it! […]
Read articleCorporate Wellbeing – the Latest Stats
Corporate wellbeing can increase employee retention, reduce absenteeism and increase productivity and efficiency. A happier, fitter workforce is an engaged one, better able to meet the demands of the business. If your business is looking at rolling-out a wellbeing strategy, we look at the latest stats and outline how fitness should be a key element of […]
Read articleThe Importance Of A Good Breakfast
“Eat breakfast as a king, lunch as a prince and dinner as a pauper” (Adelle Davis, 1904 – 1974) It is a fact that as we are different people, coming from various countries around the world, we have distinct food behaviours, at different times of the day, consuming distinct meals. Despite this, it is a […]
Read article5 Easy Ways To Reduce Stress
Stress can get in the way of many things during everyday life, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are a number of things you can do to combat this. Try to implement one, or a combination, of the five tips below into your daily routine and see if it works for you. […]
Read articleShould I Take Supplements?
Supplements are used in almost every gym and sporting environment you see, whether they are being sold at the shop or being prescribed for those in professional sports. If you weren’t aware already, they’re basically something extra you add into your daily food intake to get certain benefits. People take them for a load of […]
Read article3 Reasons To Love Avocados
There are many reasons why you should love avocados, which is why I’m writing this blog. If you’re still unsure, or even if you’re a daily eater of them, take a look at my thoughts below – you really can’t beat them! The nutritional benefits A typical serving of avocado (100g) is either moderate or […]
Read articleHealthy Morning Smoothie Recipe
If you do not know how to make your start to the day healthier and full of energy, here is one example of an ideal smoothie that will hydrate, nourish and energize your body. Give your body some healthy nutrients before you head out the door with this amazing smoothie recipe. It’s simple to put […]
Read articleRunning Injuries: Plantar Fasciitis
Being proactive and a regular gym goer is great, however you need to remember to look after your body, as regular exercise can also cause you overuse/wear and tear injuries that you might not even think about. In this blog, I will be talking about a very common injury caused by running, and ways to […]
Read articleWeekly Workout: Leg Burner
The focus of this workout is to get those legs working. It is based around supersets and overloading the muscles with extra work to stimulate those muscle fibres. Be sure to cool down and stretch at the end of the session to reduce the muscle soreness over the next day or two. Warm Up: • […]
Read articleGetting back into activity after an injury
Taking that first step back into sport after an injury can be a scary moment and the fear can often be the biggest hurdle you’ll have to overcome. There are two big mistakes that can be made if the correct level of planning doesn’t happen: You rush into training, go too hard too soon and […]
Read articleWalking as a form of exercise
Why is walking a good form of exercise? Well first of all walking is the most basic and natural movement that all ages from a child to a full grown adult can do without thinking about it too much. You just need to put one foot in front of the other to get you started […]
Read articleMotivational Books – Devoted by Dick Hoyt & Don Yaeger
Devoted: The story of a father’s love for his son Author: Dick Hoyt & Don Yaeger Reviewed by: Rob Clarke Summary: A story about a father’s devotion to his disabled son. Rick Hoyt was born in 1960’s America when little was understood about Cerebral Palsy. Dick and his wife were told by doctors to put […]
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