For anyone that goes to the gym regularly, packing a gym bag is a fairly routine procedure. You might be someone who likes to have one ready to go at your front door, leave one in the boot of your car – or maybe even packing a different bag depending on the type of workout you’re doing. Regardless, feeling organised and prepared for the gym will kick your…
Should You Drink Coffee Before Exercising?
Drinking coffee is a well-established and much loved part of many of our daily routines, with the majority of us not surviving the morning without a cup of our favourite brew. Coffee has become not just something we drink to help us wake up in the morning, but a way of life and a real…
5 Stretches For The Glutes & Lower Back
These stretches are ideal for anyone with tight glutes and/or lower back, especially if you are sitting for a prolonged period of time such as in the car or at a desk. Complete these stretches at least three times per week for best results – you will notice relief around the glutes and lower back area. This may assist with your gym training, posture and overall…
Why You Should Be Stretching Your Lats More Often
The lats are a complex muscle. They’re the biggest muscle of the upper body, originating on the spinous processes of the T7-L5 vertebrae, thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, lower 3 or 4 ribs and inferior angle of scapula and inserting onto the front of the humerus (on the intertubercular groove). The lats anatomy makes them one of the primary muscles…
10 Healthy Winter Warmer Recipes
When the temperature drops, we all start to crave those cozy comfort foods that are synonymous with the winter months – hearty soups, big curries and warm casseroles. It can also be a tempting time of the year to settle for take-away options and over indulge in unhealthy food. Going that extra mile to source your healthy ingredients and spending…
The Positive Impact Exercise Has On Mental Health
For a long time now, the benefits that exercise can have on physical health has been widely researched. It can help us lose weight, gain muscle mass and help us to live longer. Recently though the benefits of exercise for mental health has started to gain some mainstream attention and the impact it can have should never be understated…
How To Stay Motivated To Exercise During Winter
Are you struggling to maintain the same exercise routine you had in the warmer months? With winter well and truly settling in, finding the motivation to put on your runners and get active can be harder than it seems. It’s dark, it’s cold, it’s wet – and it’s the time of year where comfort food is much more appealing and your couch and warm blanket are too good…
5 Tips To Improve Your Sleep
It is well established that a good night’s sleep is a foundation for maintaining good health and a positive frame of mind. Sleeping well has a direct effect on our mental and physical health, impacting our energy levels, productivity, emotional balance, immune system and weight. Research shows that poor sleep has immediate negative effects on your…
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