Category Archives for Exercise
Home Workout Video: Indoor Cardio
If getting to the gym is a pain then a home workout is the answer to your fitness needs. While having two hours a day to spend in the gym or even just go to a few fun classes might be a luxury for some, The rest of us have childcare to arrange, jobs to […]
Continue readingHow To Treat Muscle Strain Video (RICE Method)
A pulled muscle, or muscle strain, isn’t fun at all. While some minor cases are merely an irritation, other times it can literally take you off your feet, mean missing work, and certainly restraining from exercise for a short while. Exercise and being physically active is great, but injuries can hold us back, and that […]
Continue readingIs Running Bad For You?
Is running bad for you? Well have you ever seen the pictures comparing a marathon runner to a sprinter?! A sprinter looks toned and fit, a marathon runner looks like….um…..your Grandparents after not eating for a month?! Many people think that to lose weight they should go out running or jogging, but actually, whilst this […]
Continue readingAlternative Exercises for Injuries pt. 1 – Lunges (video)
Ever been in an exercise class where the instructor has not given any alternative exercises or variations to adapt for different fitness levels? Or perhaps you went in with a minor injury hoping you could just leave that foot/arm/*insert body part* out and just do whatever you can but the class leader has provided absolutely […]
Continue reading60 Second Daily Workout
While a daily workout is something you imagine only Olympians and childless work from home yoga bunnies do (and Instagram ‘models’, of course), You might be surprised to see how, when done well, you too could benefit from a daily workout. When you’re really busy (and who’s life isn’t these days?) exercise might be the […]
Continue readingBest Ab Exercises for Diastasis Recti
These alternative tummy exercises for Diastasis Recti are a must watch if your tummy muscles didn’t close properly after having a baby. If you have Diastasis Recti (see image) then you need to be careful what abdominal exercises you do, as traditional ‘ab’ exercises and crunches don’t help, and may actually make it worse from straining […]
Continue readingPlay This Fun Fitness Game to Win Back Your Health!
If you want some spontaneous fun fitness ideas then look no further than this online fun fitness roulette game from Ladbrokes. Let’s face it we can all get into a rut with our exercise and diet regimes, so anything that encourages us to inject a bit of variety is going to stop you getting bored, […]
Continue readingWhat’s The Best Time To Exercise?
What is the best time to exercise? Earlier or later in the day? Is it ok to do a ‘fasted workout’ i.e. before food or should you eat before? What about pre-workout supplements containing Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and caffeine? In the video below I answer this and show you how to decided what […]
Continue readingShould You Exercise When Sick?
Should you make yourself exercise when sick? Is it ok to exercise when you’re just a little bit poorly as opposed to really unwell? How do you know when you are too ill to exercise and should rest instead? For more help on getting in shape, losing weight and improving your energy and health get your […]
Continue readingAre You Making You Diastasis Recti worse?
Diastasis Recti can occur after pregnancy and is very common. Diastasis Recti is when the abdominal muscle don’t close completely following having a baby, leaving a vertical gap where the linea nigra was during pregnancy, along the mid-line of the tummy. It can be corrected with gentle exercises done frequently, that engage the stomach […]
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