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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
So earlier this week I was approached by somebody who asked if I wanted to supplement my income by selling weight loss products to my clients. I politely but firmly refused emphasising the fact that this is not in line with what our company promotes when it comes to a healthy lifestyle and I shall [...]
I'm sat here typing this whilst dosed up on Day Nurse with a box of tissues and a slightly sore red nose from excessive use of said tissues. Yes, I've come down this week with a cold. Whilst the common cold is not a serious illness (unless you have underlying health conditions) it can leave [...]
We've all experienced it; a bad night's sleep that's left us feeling tired, irritable and unable to concentrate the following day. If it's something that happens once in a while then it's more an inconvenience than a problem but when you regularly don't get a good 7-9 hours sleep a night your body and mind [...]
Do you feel that you are constantly at the bottom of the list when it comes to self care? Perhaps you work long hours, have dependents or a relative who needs to be cared for? Maybe you are the one who others rely upon when a favour needs asking because they know you will always [...]
You can never judge a book by it's cover and that is true when it comes to working with clients in the fitness industry. I have been pleasantly surprised and impressed by the dedication one of our Boxerciser's has shown since the start of the year. This particular client hadn't exercised in a while and [...]
Are you a runner? Maybe you’ve only just started or maybe you have been running for years. Doesn’t matter how fast or slow you are, if you run once or 5 times a week, you are a runner. Although there are many benefits to running, if that’s all you do then you run the risk [...]
When I go out to eat I rarely have a dessert as I am too full from my main meal. If you find it hard to resist a sweet treat then try some of these strategies to help you when at a restaurant or coffee shop. STICK WITH SORBET OR FROZEN YOGHURT These are healthier [...]