You have probably heard of diabetes (most likely type 2) and know that it is often caused by a combination of genetic factors along with poor diet and insufficient activity levels. Therefore, most people are aware that exercise is beneficial for a type 2 diabetic. What many people don’t realise however, is that exercise can be just as beneficial for…
Post Workout Nutrition For Women: What To Eat & When
You’ve probably heard about the importance of eating post-exercise for recovery and muscle growth. What you may not be aware of, however, is the difference between men and women when it comes to fuelling post-exercise, and how crucial the timing is for women when it comes to replacing glycogen stores and assisting muscle growth…
The Importance of Setting Process Goals
Goal setting is an underutilized tool that can make a huge difference when it comes to creating consistency with your actions. For long term changes to health and fitness, clients will need to develop new habits and be consistent with their exercise and nutrition. When goals are well structured and thought out they can improve your client’s ability to stick…
7 Reasons Why You Should Start Meal Prepping
Do you ever have those days where you feel like you don’t have enough time or energy to cook, so you end up just ordering take-away or eating a frozen meal and snacks? We are definitely all guilty of this from time-to-time, and it’s completely normal to not want to cook after a full day of work and activities. Cooking a balanced and nutritional meal can…
Weight Loss Is A Marathon Not A Sprint: Key Things To Remember
Losing weight is a battle that many people face. There are a number of things that can trigger this thought too, it might be a photo that you see of yourself, it might be after you jump on the scales or it might just be that you feel like your habits need to change. This can be at a certain time of the year too (just after Christmas or Easter) or as it approaches…
Energising On-The-Go Smoothie Recipe
Summer is a great time to enjoy a refreshing smoothie that is packed with nutrients. Check out this recipe from Student Support team member Eleni and make it for either a snack or post workout – it covers all bases! For busy individuals, I recommend making 2 or 3 smoothie’s in advance and keep them in jars in the fridge. This will save time and allow you to…
Gym Bag Essentials
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…
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