In an ideal world, we’d all have at least an hour a day to devote to fitness, but in reality, 24 hours is not enough to juggle all of our commitments. But fear not, here are some great tips to help put the excuses aside and help find ways to exercise on a busy schedule….
If you didn’t know already, having a good sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our body and health. Unfortunately, one-third of all Americans get less than 6 hours a night which really affects the body over the long run. Regular poor sleep puts you at risk of serious medical…
We are all aware of how important food is for fuel in our bodies, but it can sometimes be hard knowing what foods to eat and when, when it comes to exercising. The Eatwell Guide provides us with the basic principles of eating to match our energy needs, which further applies when taking part in…
The timing of eating can be important in how you feel and perform during exercise. The body needs fuel to be able to perform well, but without feeling too full or empty during exercise. Individuals typically vary in their timing of food intake, before every digests foods at different rates but also feel different on…
We all love a drink every now and again but unfortunately, alcohol has a massive impact on our health when it comes to fitness. It does this in several ways: Alcohol dehydrates your body, which means it makes your kidneys produce more urine. Therefore drinking too much alcohol can lead to dehydration. Exercising soon after…
Here’s how it goes: you eat a burger, chase it with a can of coke, then seal the deal with a slice of cake. By the week’s end, you’ve lost weight and you can see that lovely bit of muscle you’ve been after for the past six months. Unfortunately, this is the dream scenario for…
We all know that gaining muscle involves adding weights to your exercise regime and whether you’re working to build your arms, legs, abs or booty – I offer programs suited to the exact goals you want to achieve. But eating protein-rich foods alongside your exercise regime is crucial to optimum muscle growth and to make…
Nuts are a very popular food and can be found in most foods. They taste great and can be enjoyed on all kinds of diets. Although they can be high in fat, they also have a number of impressive benefits for your health. Here is a list of some of the most popular nuts people…
Sticking to a healthy diet is challenging enough as it is so none of us have time to be fooled by foods that claim to be ‘healthy’ when, in fact, they could be proving counter-productive. But that’s why I’m here to help. I’ve listed five popular foods that appear healthy on the surface, but aren’t…
Not everyone knows the importance of drinking enough water and the effect it can have on our health, eating habits and weight loss. Did you know that water speeds up your metabolic rate and can help stop overeating? You always hear people complaining of headaches, feeling tired, poor performance in the gym, not getting enough…
