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Why You Might Not Be Seeing Progress

Embarking on a weight loss and fitness journey can be exciting at the start. You set goals, start a new workout routine, and eat a healthier diet. But sometimes, despite all the hard work, you hit a plateau or feel like progress is stalling. It’s a common frustration. So, why aren't you seeing the results [...]

Try this Simple Core Exercise Routine for Better Posture

The core muscles are a group of muscles located in the trunk of the body that work together to stabilize and support the spine, pelvis, and shoulders. Consequently, these muscles are crucial for maintaining posture, balance, and overall functional movement. When our core muscles are weak or imbalanced (e.g., the chest muscles are stronger than [...]

Is Intermittent Fasting a Proven Fat Loss Method or Just Hype?

Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained significant popularity in recent years as a strategy for fat loss and overall health improvement. For middle-aged women looking to shed some pounds, it’s essential to understand whether intermittent fasting is truly effective or just another fad. Let’s delve into the mechanism of intermittent fasting and its potential benefits and [...]

Does weight training make you “bulky”?

In the fitness world, the purpose for weight/resistance training is usually for one of two outcomes - building muscle size or building muscle strength. If we are building muscle size then we are looking to increase the overall size of the muscle (think bodybuilders) but if we want to build strength then this increases the [...]

How to Choose the Best Sports Bra for Every Workout

When it comes to women’s fitness apparel, the sports bra stands as one of the most crucial items. Designed to provide support, reduce discomfort, and minimize breast movement during physical activity, a good sports bra is essential for women of all shapes and sizes. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know [...]

How to enjoy the weekend and still lose weight

It's a common problem. You eat well during the week keeping within your maintenance or deficit calories and then come the weekend you're eating out, having takeaway, a few drinks etc and any deficit you created during the week has been blown out of the water along with any chance of fat loss.  However, being [...]

What is the best fitness class for weight loss?

The question should not necessarily be what is the best fitness class for weight loss but IS there the ideal class for losing inches from your waist line? With so many fitness classes on offer these days it can be hard to know which one is best. From Zumba to Spin, HIIT to Pilates they [...]

How to be successful by setting goals

Do you set goals for yourself? Have you tried setting goals in the past but find that after a couple of weeks they become a forgotten thing? Whether you're aiming for personal growth, career success, or overall life satisfaction, goals help you express your desires and take steps to turn them into reality. But what [...]

Future proof your health now for a longer life

I was watching a documentary the other day about a trauma unit in a hospital in London. One of the patients was a gentleman in his eighties who had suffered a fall at home. He had a complicated fracture/break in his femur (thigh bone) which required an operation to fix. As well as this he [...]

What you need to do to lose fat

Fat loss can be achieved through a combination of a healthy diet, regular exercise, and lifestyle changes. It's by no means an easy process and fat loss is never a linear journey but here are some top tips to help you get started: Focus on nutrition To lose fat, you need to consume fewer calories [...]

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