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Want to transform your body and mind? Drink more water!

by Michelle Nowotny-Hoerlein - 20th July 202120th July 2021 01010

When it comes to the elements, they all have great power. Like water for example. Although essential to sustain life, in excess it can also be responsible for great destruction and even death. In all aspects of life, as with the elements, maintain a healthy balance is key. Luckily, when it

The Importance of Sleep

by Anish Mehan - 16th July 202116th July 2021 0165

Sleep is something that is very underrated in the modern world. I, myself, fall victim to lack of sleep the majority of the time. The importance of sleep may seem minor to some, but it is an integral part of growth within the body and also a very important factor

5 Reasons to include hill sprints in your training

by Claire Greenhouse - 8th July 20218th July 2021 01379

On your marks, get set, sprint. If, prior to Covid, you were used to constantly training inside a gym, you might have discovered how fun it can be to train outdoors - rain or shine. It presents a totally different challenge to your muscles with different terrains, obstacles and gradients -

11 BENEFITS OF TAI CHI

by Lara Edwards - 2nd July 20212nd July 2021 0116

Tai Chi has been practised all over the world for many years, both as a serious martial art or health practice, as well as a hobby. It is easy to enjoy and can be practised anywhere, and is suitable for people of all abilities and fitness levels while offering numerous

The Most Important Factor For Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

by Ben Maynard - 1st July 20211st July 2021 0545

There are many different factors when you think about a health and fitness routine. Many different exercises come to mind when you think about getting in shape. There are many different diets that come to mind as well. Or the gym may come to mind. Or even some person that

The wonders of walking

by Lara Edwards - 25th June 202125th June 2021 0135

Walking is a hobby that is accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels and as a hobby, it is not just pleasant and rewarding, but also offers numerous physical and mental health benefits. These can include helping to prevent disease and prolonging our life span - and it requires

An Introduction to Yoga

by Jan Longshadow - 21st June 202121st June 2021 0336

The 21st of June marks International Yoga Day, recognised by the United Nations by their proclamation of 11 December 2014. Originating in India, yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that is truly transformative, and the motto for this year’s celebration is “Yoga for Wellness”, a theme befitting for

When is the right time to eat?

by Anish Mehan - 18th June 202118th June 2021 0245

Is timing of meals an important factor? Should you eat directly after exercise? What happens if we eat straight before bed - will eating too late cause weight gain? Choosing the right time to eat has been a topic of discussion for quite a while, with much debate on whether

Exercise Splits – Bro Split V Push Pull Legs

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by Anish Mehan - 4th June 20214th June 2021 0189

As a personal trainer, something that I think about a lot of the time is which training split is best? Which one will affect your body the most? Which one will help to increase muscle mass, or to shred fat, and get you the results that you are after? The truth

What to think about when creating your own exercise plan

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by Natalie Hurdley - 26th May 2021 0148

Have you ever wanted to start an exercise plan but just don't know where to start? Well, at the start it's important to keep it simple, don't overwhelm yourself or your body. Also, simplicity makes consistency easier and as we know, consistency is key to getting results. But even before that,