Scales were first invented to define the worth of something, as goods were sold in exchange for money based on the weight of the item and so we determined the value of the product. Many women and men have an attachment to their scales, whether they weigh every week, every day or several times a ...

There's a distinct energy and power innate in music; it has the ability to move and motivate you whilst drawing you into its rhythm and beat, you can literally get absorbed into sound! Music should be a symphonic celebration that, when paired up with your workout give you extra waves of feeling, ...

Curiously enough many people still ask how tall was Steve Reeves? Well he stood 6' 1" (1.85m) tall with a massive 52 inch chest, powerful 18 inch arms and a tiny 29 inch waist, you can see why Steve Reeves, aka White Warrior, was one of the greatest bodybuilders to walk this earth. Very wide ...

One of the biggest factors in boosting our mood is feeling confident and having a sense of purpose. The way in which we perceive ourselves can either have a positive or negative impact on our wellbeing; affecting many aspects of our lives such as how we perform at work, deal with situations at home ...

When exercising, and working out, you might be tempted to forget a very important step (myself included) and that’s stretching. What’s great about stretching is that it’s not only beneficial to our limbs and joints, but it also has a huge impact on our mental well-being. If you’re still debating ...

Christmas is often symbolised as a mystical or at least a magical time of the year for most. Ever wonder why certain things exist, or if there is a ‘bigger purpose’ to your life? Well, it’s normal to think that way, everyone at some time or another asks questions of themselves with potentially ...

Do you constantly feel bloated after meals no matter what you eat? Always feeling lethargic, exhausted and frequently unwell? If you’ve answered yes any of the above, it is quite possible that you are suffering with Candidiasis, an overgrowth of Candida yeast in your gut. But fear not, recognising ...

We all grow out of playing make believe and making mud pies but climbing trees is something we should take into our adulthood! Let’s take a leaf out of Tarzan's book here and get our bodies doing a full workout branch by branch. I have both researched professional tree climbing and clambered to the ...

If you’ve been training for a while, the likelihood is that you’ve followed a few ridiculous fitness fads or concepts that you’re not too proud of. While the concepts on this list might quite meet that criteria, following them could be what’s stopping you from reaching your full potential,  whether ...

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 ...