Yoga: what you need to know
You've probably heard the hype surrounding yoga, but maybe you have not yet experienced it for yourself. Yoga comes with a lot of stereotypes- thin, blonde women sitting in the...
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Weight loss jargon busting: what does it all mean?
The world of weight loss is complicated enough as it is. With many different opposing views as to what works and what doesn’t, it can be hard to know who...
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Top Five Diets - Do they work?
We are often told that the following diets are the solution to our weight loss goals. But do they really work? Below we examine the evidence behind the top five...
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Superfoods: The Top Five
We are often promised that the magical powers of superfoods will transform our health and wellbeing- but is there any evidence that they actually work? Unsurprisingly, ‘Superfoods’ is not a...
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Stretching or spiritual practice? Understanding the basics of yoga
Yoga is something that has not only become trendy in the fitness world but a staple for so many of us confined to our homes during the pandemic. With most...
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Resistance bands: how can they help you?
Resistance bands are such a cheap and easy tool, but often we don’t appreciate just how valuable they can be for our health and fitness goals. Resistance bands are so...
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Protein Myths
Protein is a key part of a balanced diet. But there is a lot of confusion around which types, and how much we need to be healthy. High protein diets...
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Weightlifting, powerlifting & bodybuilding: what's the difference?
Building, lifting, power, weight. Four words all synonymous with weight training and a combination of which is used for three different styles that are all closely related. But, despite what...
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Introduction to Pilates
Pilates is often recommended as a great addition to any workout regime, but what does it involve? Is it really the same as Yoga? Pilates and Yoga often get grouped...
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What is Pilates?
Pilates is a comprehensive movement system that can be conducted on a mat, or via the use of resistance based ‘reformers’. Whilst it overlaps with yoga style exercises, its main...
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Everything you need to know about: Fasting
Fasting has gained popularity in recent years- with numerous protocols being hailed as the solution to multiple health concerns. To the uninitiated fasting can also seem daunting and extreme, as...
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Your Introduction To HIIT Training
HIIT. It’s been the golden child of home workouts. The choice for those with a fast-paced lifestyle and little time to work out. Many boutique classes and training forms, such...
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WOD, Fran, AMRAP: Learning the CrossFit jargon
Crossfit can seem a bit intimidating for a range of reasons. The supposed ‘clique-ness’ of some boxes, the competitive nature and all of the jargon. And whilst we can’t calm...
