Modern work often means spending hours in front of a computer. While technology helps us stay productive, prolonged sitting and continuous screen use can contribute to muscle stiffness, eye strain, headaches, fatigue and reduced concentration. The good news is that taking regular screen breaks and incorporating simple stretches into your working day can make a […]
If you are in a busy gym or would like to be able to use minimal equipment at home- the kettlebell may be your answer. Kettlebells are such versatile weights, they can be used in different ways for all sorts of exercises working on strengthening your muscles and getting your heart rate going. The exercises […]
It can be difficult to fit in a good workout when we are all so busy. The good thing about high intensity workouts is that we can put aside 30 minutes of our day, get in a good 5 minute warm up, 15-20 minutes of intense exercise and a 5 minute cool down and really […]
If you want to exercise but you don’t have much space, or don’t want to spend lots of money on gym equipment or memberships then resistance bands may be your answer. Resistance bands come in different sizes with different strengths of resistance, they are very portable and can get you through a great strengthening workout! […]
If you want to get more out of your workout session without taking more time, supersets might be the way to go. 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 […]
Its summertime! And if you are someone that wants to keep consistent with their exercise while travelling or on holiday (this is a choice- you can just relax on holiday) then you might want a workout that can be done in the space of a hotel room. This workout only requires a small space and […]
Bad posture can be the reason for a lot of pain or discomfort found in the back and is so easily adjusted. For those who work for the majority of their time at a desk will probably find their upper back becoming rounded and the shoulders falling forward. These exercises either help to strengthen the […]
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 […]
We all know the importance of cardiovascular exercise and strength training but another equally important of our physical activity is mobility and flexibility. This isn’t to say that everyone should be capable of the splits, but, we may find that certain areas of the body, whether its joints or whole areas of the body such […]
For years we have seen core workouts everywhere promising six-pack abs, but more often than not these don’t really give us the results we are after. Firstly, it needs to be said that doing 100 sit-ups a day is not going to achieve a flat stomach or a visible “six-pack”. This comes down to our […]
