There is a lot of talk about fasted cardio and the benefits of working out on an empty stomach. While I’m not going to go into details here of all the pros and cons (maybe I’ll save that for another day), what I do believe is that only you can be the judge of what works for you. As a trainer I’ve had those sessions with clients that…
Next week I’m flying to Italy for a week away and boy I’m excited. I’ve bookmarked where I can find the best cafes for morning pastries and restaurants for homemade pasta. I’ve mentioned my holiday to a few members in the gym but today one asked me if I was going to find a local gym for the week. No. The simple answer. Shocked, he asked, but aren’t…
To those of you who said no to the free office donuts and got an eye roll in response. To those of you mocked for deciding to bring a healthier lunch to work. To those of you questioned when you get up early to get in a quick workout on holiday. To those of you questioned by family as you opt for a healthier choice than usual at…
Do you have certain exercises you don’t seem to get along with? Movements you struggle to keep form with and don’t feel in the right place? If you do, you’re not alone! This is something I’m still working on and I’m sure at some level always will be. Here I have a few tips to that have worked for me and I hope can help some of you……
Mental Awareness Month – Body Image Last week I found out the month of May is mental awareness month and this week (Monday 13th) in particular has been dedicated to body image – how we think and feel about our bodies. Last year we found that 30% of all adults have felt so stressed by body image and appearance that they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope. That’s almost 1 in…