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…
How To Create A Successful Online Program
It’s 2021 and given the past year we have had, it’s no surprise that clients are increasingly expecting online options as part of their health and fitness routines. Clients have come to love the fact they can literally roll out of bed and exercise with an online program, how cost-effective online can be, and that they’re not having to rush out the door to the pilates studio…
Healthy Recipes for Peanut Butter Lovers
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…
5 Exercises to Increase Hip Mobility
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…
6 Rower Workouts to Improve Your Conditioning
The rowing machine, also known as the “erg”, is one of the most effective pieces of fitness equipment for burning fat and improving conditioning. The rower is one of the few machines that provides both cardio and strength training benefits, and will work both your upper and lower body muscles. It’s also a great non-weight bearing exercise machine…
How Going Digital Will Help Your Fitness Business & Clients
There are infinite reasons why more and more health and fitness professionals are expanding their businesses online than ever before. The main reason though? It’s because expanding online helps both the business owner AND their clients to overcome some of their biggest challenges they face in their day to day lives.
The Perfect Icebreaker Game for Bootcamps
This tennis ball game is in an ice-breaker designed to promote team work and camaraderie which is a great start to any Bootcamp group! This will not only help to reduce nerves of any newcomers but can also boost retention rates. Encouraging friendliness, fun and laughter is a perfect recipe for any Bootcamp…
15 Best Exercises You Can Do In The Park
A great way to mix up your fitness routine is to skip the gym for a day and head down to your local park, where there is a wide range of great opportunities to exercise. There are a growing number of parks that are now home to several pieces of fitness equipment, or you may even find a purpose-built outdoor gym that aims to replicate what you can do indoors.