Are you feeling uninspired, demotivated, or a little uncertain of what on earth you should actually be doing in the gym? Perhaps it’s time to get a little outside help. Hiring a Personal Trainer could be just the kick up the backside you need. Here are a few reasons why… Motivation It’s all too easy … Continue reading Why You Should Hire a Personal Trainer
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Fitness Life Hacks
These tips/rules aren’t necessarily just for the newbies amongst us. The seasoned pros can also do with a little help every once in a while. Don’t underestimate the power of a killer playlist. Those days when you’re just not feeling it (and even the days when you are), pop on some badass tunes and go … Continue reading Fitness Life Hacks
15 Gym Girl Problems
Whether you’re a newbie to the fitness world, or an avid gym-goer, I’m sure you can relate to a few of these struggles. If you haven’t been faced with these problems just yet, then take my word… They’re REAL. The moment when you unthinkingly pour boiling water directly onto your protein powder, and your proats consequently become … Continue reading 15 Gym Girl Problems
Review: Ivy Park
Let’s be honest… If you haven’t heard of Ivy Park by now, you’ve probably been hiding under a rock. So when the opportunity arose to review some items from the collection (stocked by JD Women), I just couldn’t say no. The brand, co-founded by none other than Queen Bey (yep, the Beyonce), aims to take … Continue reading Review: Ivy Park
‘Quick Fixes’ to Weight Loss
I bet that title caught your attention, hey? Well, I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you may have guessed what’s coming… Despite what you see on tv, or read in the media, there simply aren’t any quick fixes to weight loss. Don’t be fooled by the beautiful models and Instagram celebs … Continue reading ‘Quick Fixes’ to Weight Loss
How to Stick to Your Resolutions
Over a week has now passed since we welcomed the New Year, and some of our good intentions may be starting to fade away. But not to fear! I've come up with a few tips to help you stick with your resolutions for the long-haul. 1) No quick fixes. Focus on the bigger picture. Don’t try … Continue reading How to Stick to Your Resolutions
Finding Inspiration
For me, inspiration and motivation go hand in hand. That being said, they don’t always exist naturally. Sometimes, you’ve got to get out there and find them for yourself. I’m often asked how I maintain the motivation to eat good food and get my butt to the gym, so I’ve put together a few handy … Continue reading Finding Inspiration
Making the Most of Your Workout
As a Personal Trainer, I come across plenty of people attempting to lose weight, but going about it in the wrong way. I’ve come up with a few tips to help you make the most out of every workout. 1) Plan Ahead: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again (and again). Getting to … Continue reading Making the Most of Your Workout
High Intensity Interval Training – HIIT
High Intensity Interval Training is a topic I've discussed before, but I've never dedicated a post solely to the subject. So, it's about time for a little explanation! No doubt you've heard of HIIT - it's everywhere nowadays. But for those of you that don't really understand the concept, I'm here to help. HIIT is an ideal form … Continue reading High Intensity Interval Training – HIIT
Making Time to Workout
As a fitness professional, I’m certainly not new to the phrase ‘I don’t have time to exercise’; it’s something I hear all of the time. I get it, absolutely. If you have a full time job, or a family (or both… superheroes right there), then it can be difficult to take a little time out … Continue reading Making Time to Workout