Category: 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…

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…

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…

If you’re looking to achieve your health and fitness goals, consuming the right nutrients is just as critical as the amount of exercise you complete, and protein is vital to seeing the results in your body composition. There are also some misconceptions around the role of protein in the body. We often think that it will only help us get bigger, and to a certain…

Activation and mobilisation can be easily over-looked in favour of just jumping in and warming up with a few sets with the bar or a bodyweight version of the first exercise. This mindset will only get you so far and can be a big reason for lack of progress. A great way to change this mindset is to incorporate these short and easy exercises into your everyday…

When undertaking regular exercise, one of the biggest concerns is experiencing an injury that will keep you out of the gym for several days, or potentially weeks and months. Whilst we all think we know our bodies well enough to prevent an injury, sometimes we simply push ourselves too hard or don’t look after our body well enough…

Peanut butter is delicious, high in protein, and full of fiber. It’s a versatile, affordable nut butter that can be added to just about everything – it has to be the greatest of all time spreads out there! It’s basically just peanuts, often roasted, that are ground until they turn into a paste. As well as being an excellent plant-based source of protein…

Do you spend large parts of your day sitting down at work, in your car or on your couch? The most likely answer is yes, with the majority of us often finding ourselves in a seated position. Sitting for long periods of time can cause the hips and surrounding muscles to become tight from being held in a shortened position…