There is no denying that injuries suck. I have had my fair share of injuries that have meant I had to miss the gym for a few days. Every time I would throw myself back into the routine as soon as I was able to, which was a lot sooner than I should have! Why? I felt like training had become such a big part of my life,…
We're already into October now (shocking, I know) and with the annual ‘Stoptober’ campaign returning I supposed it would be a good time to discuss alcohol a little more. The what When most people start to watch what they’re eating, the focus tends to be put on food, but drinks contain calories too (some pretty substantial ones). Alcohol in particular is densely packed with energy/ kcals. Each gram…
So you’ve decided to get a gym membership, you’ve started strength training; you push yourself to make that 5.30 hiit class after work. You’re exercising harder than ever before and feel sore just climbing the stairs at home. You feel determined to keep going because you know it will be worth it but then you step on the scale and see that number has gone… up? Relax I’m…
I’m writing this tucked up in bed, tissues array trying to remember the good old days when I could breathe through my nose. As long as I’m here I figured I could be somewhat productive and create some hopefully helpful content. Getting sick is horrible for anyone but it’s somehow worse when you’ve finally gotten into the swing of working out. You’ve built up strength and endurance and…
As you first start training you’re bound to notice some physical changes right away. A big one for the women is seeing your hands develop rough patches of skin known as calluses. Man hands, gym hands whatever it is you want to call them, and whether you like them or not, calluses happen for a reason. Calluses develop due to pressure or friction. When you hold weighted…