Yesterday’s leg day with some back squats at 225 lbs 3 sets of 4 ?? if you’re newer to following me, I used to compete in powerlifting for a little under a year and quit last summer just because I didn’t enjoy it anymore. My numbers were 281 squat, 165 bench, and 353 deadlift ?…
Resistance bands can be used for many exercises including; Stretching and mobility Resistance band stretches can help you overcome the hardest part of stretching — feeling like you are limited by the range of motion in your muscles with the movements required by some advanced exercises. By simply looping a band around your ankle can…
When we feel thirsty, our bodies are likely to already be insufficiently hydrated. While we can make a habit of drinking water first thing in the morning to help stay hydrated, as many ancient medicinal arts suggest, sipping water throughout the day is also important. Remember to opt for pure, clean, filtered water whenever possible….
The winter weather can be a real deterrent to working out. It’s colder, it’s darker and we need to wrap up warm, so it is easy to feel that a cosy evening on the couch will be a lot nicer. With the additional pressure of festivities, it is easy to eat everything and skimp on…
Health experts agree that we are spending way too much time on our backsides. Prolonged sitting and the sedentary lifestyle that goes along with it has been linked to heart disease and a decreased range of mobility. To counteract this problem, the health conscious got on their own two feet, with standing desks taking over…
Sometimes it can be hard to get motivated, find the right workout and to stay accountable. If you’re someone who needs a boost to get back on a fitness journey, want to change up your workouts or get fit in time for Christmas, this 6-week program is perfect for you. A new challenge starts November…
Coming home on a cold and dark, fall evening can be horrible. But these recipes are a great excuse to get your friends around, snuggle up and watch a film, with some great tasting food. Here are three delicious, vegan recipes for you to share with your friends. The pudding is also gluten-free! Appetizer –…
Many people wait until the end of the year to make promises to themselves that they will get healthier and fitter, but fail to follow through. Why wait for a new year to set new goals, when you can start fresh at the new season. With fall coming, it is a perfect time to start…
Working out at home has so many benefits. Home videos are a fraction of the price of a gym membership, you can fit sessions in around your busy lifestyle and you don’t have to worry about keeping up with those around you. It does limit your access to equipment though – a treadmill that costs…
What you eat before and after a workout is just as important as the workout itself. You can do all the exercise you want but if you don’t provide your body with the nutrition it needs when you do, you’ll be stopping yourself from seeing the results you really want and potentially damaging your health…
