Functional Exercise
Common Gym Myth
A misconception about lifting weights, often by women, is that it will result in becoming big and bulky. This is highly unlikely to happen. Women have far less testosterone running through their bodies, in fact they have a fraction of what the average man has, which means they are far less likely to increase size and body mass. Another reason is that women generally consume less calories than men. In order to become big and bulky, you would have to eat an excessive amount of calories on a daily basis, so fear not! Read more >> |
Stretching
Why Should I Stretch?
As we become older our muscles become tighter and we are unable to manoeuvre with the same range of motion which we once did when we were younger. Many people spend their days sitting at a desk, in a car, or watching TV for long periods, and over time this can limit and hinder day to day activities, but by stretching on a regular basis we can lengthen tight muscles. Read more >> |
Dietary & Lifestyle Tips
Hot Tips For a Healthy Lifestyle
Drink plenty of water, preferably filtered. The Human Body is made up of 70% of water. Water clears the body of waste in our cells and when we are hydrated it helps the brain function better. Prepare meals at home and avoid 'take aways' and microwave food as much as possible. Microwaves kill off all the nutrition in the food to the point where our gut receptors are unlikely to recognize microwaved particles as food. Read more >> |
Sleep
How Important Is Sleep?
Many of us generally want to sleep as little as possible or feel their lives are too busy to sleep. However, sleep is essential for anyone serious about getting in shape. Read more >> |
