If you have some new muscle soreness you’re not sure about and/ or are unfamiliar with the term ‘DOMS’ please do have a read of my previous blog ‘ DOMS 101’ before coming back for pt.2. ..... Warm up & cool down Warming up your muscles before a workout and taking a few minutes to cool down post workout can help prevent DOMS becoming a problem. Move it…
So you’ve been invited to a meal out, you’ve said yes and now you’re starting to worry. How can you stay on track? What about your progress? You actually consider cancelling plans because you’re so anxious about ruining any progress. Fear not. I want to share a few suggestions (used individually or together) I find helpful when I know there is going to be a meal out, with…
Setting the scene… You stumble into the gym 3-4 times a week and get through your typical workout. There’s no direction with the exercises, you don’t track your progress and you find yourself getting bored of the same old routine. It’s time to set some goals! Setting fitness goals is a great way to break through any fitness plateau you may be going through and a great way…
“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…