As temperatures drop and the days get shorter, a lot of us have a tendency to let our movement and activity slip. The temptation to curl up everyday is great…I understand. However, this could lead to more aches and pains. So here are some great stretches/exercises to get you moving and to help with any […]
If you have found yourself not moving that much this summer, because of the heat, because you don’t have time, because your fed up of being sweaty all the time- then you may also be starting to feel achy and stiff. This is your body telling you you need to get moving so here is […]
Now that the heat has died down a little we can up the intensity of our workouts! This workout will make you work hard, but not harder than you can go. This is the perfect workout for those who need an introduction into higher intensity exercise. Just remember, when it comes to high intensity exercise, […]
During the heatwave please consider the following risks: Dehydration Sunburn Heat exhaustion and heatstroke So please ensure that you are drink plenty of still, non-alcoholic fluids and not too much caffeine. Stay indoors or in the shade especially between 11am-3pm, if you have to go out keep your skin covered, wear sunglasses, use at least […]
This workout is great if you have a little bit of space and limited equipment! You will be working all the main muscle groups and building some strength! The exercises Squat and lunge complex Start standing with your feet just over hip width apart with toes pointing forward and holding your dumbbells at your shoulders. […]
What is cholesterol and why is it a potential problem? Lets start at the beginning. Fat is one of the 3 macronutrients that we need within our diet to keep our bodies working optimally. There are two types of fat- saturated and unsaturated. Generally we try to cut down on saturated fats and opt for […]
Cervical Screening Awareness Week this year is the 20th-26th June. So lets go over what is a cervical screening, what happens in a cervical screening and what actually is HPV? What is a cervical screening? A cervical screening (or smear test) is a free medical test that helps prevent cervical cancer. It does this by […]
So many aches and pains in the legs and the lower back can be attributed to tightness in the legs and the hips, which can be so easily helped! Especially for those in jobs that include a lot of sitting down. Working these mobility and flexibility exercises into your busy days whenever you can can […]
If anyone were to ask me -what is the one piece of equipment you would have in your home? I would say a kettlebell. Kettlebells are a great, versatile weight that can get you moving, get you stronger and get your heart rate raised all in one. So here is a little kettlebell workout to […]
