Following on from our 4 Tips for Postural Health During Pregnancy article here are our Top 5 Antenatal Exercises which will help to optimise your ante and post-natal health and fitness. 1. Pelvic Floor Exercises As previously stated the pelvic floor muscles (PFM’s) are extremely important ...

In this day and age the diet and fitness industry as well as social media, have a lot to answer for in terms of making women in particular (but also a growing number of men) feel negative about our bodies. Many claim a one size fits all approach and if you would just work hard enough in the gym and ...

Most strength coaches live and die by the barbell and with good reason. While I’m not suggesting that sandbags are an adequate replacement for the barbell, they may just be one of the best kept secrets in the fitness industry. Occasionally it is important to throw a spanner in the works and mix ...

When you become pregnant your body goes through some monumental changes, not least that you have a little person growing inside of you! In 4 Tips For Postural Health During Pregnancy we provide an explanation as to why and how your body changes which should help put your mind at ease so that you ...

Sometimes we all need an extra push! If you feel like you need a jump-start in your motivation for training while striving toward your fitness goals watching a powerfully moving film is a great way to get you all revved up and your own beast mode activated! There are many movies with strong ...

The entire month of November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, so in 5 Top Diabetes Management Tips we're aiming to raise awareness for diabetes, a term which refers to two very serious, yet different, types of condition- type 1 and type 2.  Managing to control blood sugar levels is an essential part ...

Women and weights has been the subject of misconception for way too long with many women fearing a ‘bulked up’ look. In turn they walk away from one of the most beneficial aspects of fitness which is weight training. In order to improve strength and muscle tone, resistance is needed whether in the ...

Ever wondered how yogis balance themselves in crazy positions? No it’s not that they possess super powers, it’s that they have super strong abdominals! Having strong and toned abs is important to a lot of us. Not only does a strong core look great but it supports our physical body in so many ways. ...

Meet peanut butter’s cool, smart and versatile cousin – nut butter! Peanut butter has long been a cupboard staple, but in recent years a whole host of different nutty spreads have made their way onto mainstream shelves. They are as delicious as they are nutritious and have a wide variety of ...

It’s time for us to rejoice. The days of being all show and no go are finally over. However that doesn’t mean we’re going to get on the treadmill and slog away for hours on end, sacrificing our hard earned muscle for a small increase in fitness. In 5 Ways To Up Your Heart Rate Without the ...