Do you have hypermobility? Increased mobility in the joints can affect the way that you respond to training, and there are considerations you need to think about. By taking the right approach to weight training, you can not only reduce your risk of injury while working out, but also protect your body from injury in the long term.
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Find yourself at the drive-through whenever you’re under stress, or reaching for ice cream when you’re upset? People often turn to food as a source of comfort when times are hard. But emotional eating can become a problem for some.
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When someone asks how you are, do you find yourself answering, ‘busy’? Being busy is seen as being a productive member of society. But is hustling all the time and never having time to enjoy life really how you want to live your life?
Let’s take a look at why busy isn’t the goal, and how to be efficient and focused without falling into the hustle trap.
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Do you feel powerless around food because you overeat? Whether you eat too much over the course of the day or find yourself overconsuming at certain times, it’s not just about needing more willpower. To stop overeating, you need to understand why.
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Have you heard that you should keep switching up your routine to ‘keep your muscles guessing’? Muscle confusion is often pushed as a theory for speeding up your progress, but the truth is that constantly changing your training program will have the opposite effect.
Let’s discuss the five reasons why changing your training too frequently can sabotage your progress, rather than support it.
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People often talk about the effects of eating too much – but did you know that undereating is just as problematic? If you’re on a health & fitness journey, it can be easy to slip into under-fuelling your body. But this can lead to some significant impacts on your health.
So how do you know if you’re not eating enough to support your goals? There are several signs that are red flags to watch out for.
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Are you fed up with jumping onto diets, only to fall straight off? Wish you could get sustainable, long-term results? It’s time to look at your mindset around food.
There are 3 key mindset shifts that I teach my clients to make when they want to create consistent healthy eating habits.
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Do you go to the gym and lift the same weights for the same number of reps every time? If so, you might be sabotaging your progress. There are many ways that you can train smarter rather than harder, but the most overlooked strategy is periodisation.
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Do you wish you had more confidence and could feel comfortable in who you are? Low confidence isn’t just about your physical appearance, nor can it be remedied with nutrition and training alone. It comes down to the underlying mindset and self-talk you have around yourself. Here are the tips that helped me to build my confidence.
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Want to create a training plan that will help you to achieve your fitness goals this year? It’s common for people to get caught in the whirlwind of New Year’s resolutions, and go too hard, too quickly. The right exercise plan for you is one that has a realistic balance between your current lifestyle and the training you want to implement.
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Now is the time of year when you’ll probably get online and be bombarded with people sharing their goals, or telling you what you should focus on for the year and why it should matter to you.
Instead of making a piece about “healthy habits you should incorporate” or “things to focus on this year” I thought it would be more beneficial if I instead shared my methods for setting goals and structuring my year in a way that makes things achievable without adding stress to my day.
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Do you know the difference between the various cooking techniques used at your favourite restaurant or café? When you look at a menu, it’s not just about the ingredients they list. The cooking style used can indicate whether it’s a healthy option, or if it includes additional high-calorie ingredients such as oil.
It’s important to understand the different cooking techniques, as it allows you to make informed choices about what you’re eating.
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In an ideal world, the festive season would be a time of awesome presents that everyone loves, perfect weather and peaceful downtime. But life rarely matches up to the holiday montage. And if you’re unprepared? The season is more likely to leave you feeling stressed, overwhelmed and unwell.
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One common sabotage for health and fitness goals is alcohol intake. While you don’t have to cut it out completely, it’s important to be mindful of the effects it has on your body.
Once you understand what alcohol does, you can take steps to protect your health when you do decide to have a drink or two.
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Do you know how to create a well-balanced meal that supports your health? The easiest way to achieve this is using a balanced plate approach. This basic formula helps you to create meals that are nourishing in a consistent, sustainable way.
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Are you looking to create a morning routine that supports your health and fitness goals? The right morning routine can help you to make healthier food choices, stay active and feel great all day long.
But how can you build a routine that suits your needs, your goals and your lifestyle? Here are 8 ideas for healthy morning habits to incorporate.
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Do you have a goal to eat healthier? Everyone can benefit from a diet that is rich in nutrient-dense wholefoods. But for many, healthy eating doesn’t come easy. It can be time-consuming, inconvenient and frankly unenjoyable!
So how can you eat healthier? The secret is to make it easier, quicker and more delicious.
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Do you want to hit your health and fitness goals, only to find yourself with no motivation whatsoever? Maybe you watch an inspiring YouTube video or scroll through fitness TikToks for hours on end, and you want to make a change – but something is holding you back.
To get you back on track, you need to understand why you’re struggling to make progress.
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Have you been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? Your doctor might have offered you medication to ease symptoms – but that’s not all that is available to you. In fact, the biggest impact on your PCOS is something you’re 100% in control of: your lifestyle.
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A healthy digestive system is the foundation of your overall wellbeing. So how can you tell when it’s time to give your gut a little extra support?
You might think about the obvious symptoms like bloating, reflux, changes to your bowel movements or abdominal pain. But there are other less obvious signs to look out for as well.
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