There is a massive misconception that people believe is that if they do not want to look like a bodybuilder, they should not perform resistance training, so the only form of exercise they do is aerobic. But this just is not true, even if maxing out your muscle size is not your objective, strength training might still be the best way to hit your health goals.
Read MoreDo you prefer to have a snack first or workout on an empty stomach?
As with most exercise and nutrition related advice, the answer to this question depends on many factors.For some people, eating before exercising can make them feel unwell and then other people may not eat before exercising and feel unwell. But how do you know what you should do?
We will go through the pros and cons to help you to decide if you wanted to try fasted exercise for yourself.
Breakfast is often called the ‘the most important meal of the day’ and there are many reasons for this. Breakfast is the first meal of your day which breaks your overnight fasting period. Eating breakfast is what kick starts your metabolism for the day which is what helps burn calories throughout the day.
Read MoreEveryone knows that you should be stretching before and after exercise, but how many people actually do it? I can say I have definitely been guilty of “forgetting” to stretch.
But why should we be stretching; how often and how do we know what type of stretches we should be doing.
You may already know how good exercise is for your physical health. But did you know it is also effective in dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, PTSD, trauma and more?
Read MoreEveryone at some point will go through stages in our life when we just feel like we want to give up and call the quits. When you are trying to change something in your life, like your health and fitness habits, it can be easy to give up when it all gets too hard.
Read MoreWhat are they and why do we need them?
Following a complicated eating plan to be fit and healthy and trying to use a food tracking app can be confusing and make the whole process feel way more complicated than it needs to be. I want to show you that once you understand macros, a healthy diet can be quite simple.
Read MoreGymtimidation is real, and more common than you may think. For many people joining a gym can be a real daunting experience and their fear of it can stop them from doing anything at all.
Here are a few easy ways to hopefully help you overcome your fear of the gym and start to enjoy working out.
The winter weather can seem like a great excuse to curl up on your couch and push your fitness routine out the window…Yes, it can be tough to get motivated when it’s windy and raining, but do not give up all thoughts of staying active – indoors or out. A little planning will help you get through the winter months ahead.
Read MoreI’m sure many of you already know that sleep is essential to staying healthy … But have you ever wondered what actually happens to your body while you are asleep?
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