New Year, new me right? Nahhhhhhh New year and a hopefully slightly more organised version of me who can keep on top of her food and her studying as well as work…..that’ll do! As well as that I need to try and fit in a little more exercise, even working as a PT when I’m […]
Author: Carys Swanton
Lower body circuit
A little lower body circuit for you. This one should get your heart rate raised and your lower body muscles working so primed for building up some strength, cardiovascular fitness and leave you feeling satisfied with a good workout. Or you can add it on to the end of your normal session for decent finisher. […]
20 Minute workout
This one is for all the crazy busy people out there! I am currently working a job and trying to write my thesis for my masters degree involving so many little things that it’s hard to wrap my head around. However, exercise is so important and I know I definitely need to get back in the habit of […]
Home Glute-focused Workout
Gluteals! Why train your butt muscles? Because I want a big booty? Nah, I want a STRONG booty! Having strong glutes is something that doesn’t cross everyone’s mind, but it can help support your lower back, protect your knees and help you improve your compound exercises. The Exercises Split Squat Or “static lunge”. Take a […]
Full Body Supersets
Lets start the year strong with this full body workout that will keep you on your toes. A superset is when you perform one exercise for the amount of repetitions or time given followed by a second exercise for the repetitions or time given, you then have a rest and repeat that pair for the […]
Are diets a good idea?
Fad diets vs sustainable life choices First things first, it is so difficult to navigate through all the “nutritionists”, “diet experts”, “celebrity endorsements” and the new hot topics when it comes to what you should be eating. Everywhere you look you’ll see a new diet, then an article on how diet is a dirty word, […]
Stress!
Most people have felt stressed at some point in their lives, and work-place stress can be very common in different working environments. In 2018, the Mental Health Foundation undertook the largest known study of stress levels in the UK. It revealed that in 2018, 74% of people had felt so stressed they were unable to […]
Should you exercise when poorly?
Although some people will take advantage of any excuse not to exercise, there are also a lot of people who will push through and exercise no matter what. Which sounds like a good thing…right? Obviously this will depend on just how poorly you are. The common cold Colds can come in different forms and most […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder
If you have a tendency to feel low during the colder, darker months- it may be a little more than the winter blues. Seasonal Affective disorder (SAD) or seasonal depression is a mood disorder that happens repetitively every year usually over the autumn/ winter months. Symptoms of SAD include: feeling sad, irritable or hopeless or […]
Healthy eating in colder months
Eat your fruit and veg It is so easy to reach reach for the potatoes and pasta during the winter months, but you can ensure you are getting your 5 a day (minimum) by taking advantage of seasonable fruit and veg to add to your meals making you feel fuller for longer and less tempted […]