“Roll on Febuary!” … “When will they leave?” It’s sad to hear negative remarks from people in the gym as January approaches, shamefully I was once that person. I moaned about the sudden mass of people in the gym, I got annoyed the person using the equipment I wanted didn’t even know how to use it. This attitude can be so damaging so if you’re someone thinking like…
Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year but when it comes to the mince pies, tubs of chocolates, invites to work parties or dinner with friends, it can make even the most dedicated gym goer lose focus. It can be overwhelming and stressful but it really doesn’t have to be so hard! You can enjoy Christmas and all the goodies that come with it, without…
We’ve all been there. You worked out pretty hard yesterday. Maybe you pushed yourself more than normal, added more weight, completed an extra set or had a longer run, and I’ll bet you were left feeling pretty good about it. Soon the next day comes and as you (try to) move from your bed, it hits you like a ton of bricks! You find it hard to step…
This time last month I was travelling to the other side of the world, Australia. As much as I looked forward to the trip, I was anxious about how long a break it would be from training. I’d done some research and knew the hotels all had a gym so I packed my gym clothes with complete intent to get a few workouts in. As it turns out…
About a week ago found myself sitting in the centre of a busy corporate café. There was a selection of hot and cold food, cakes and other baked goods, fizzy drinks, hot coffees and tea. As soon as lunch started, queues began to form around the hot counter. I started to find it odd no one was stopping by to grab a sandwich or piece of fruit but…