Garlic the superfood
Although garlic is typically used for enhancing the flavour of various dishes, there’s a reason it’s been used in herbology and medicine for hundreds of years now. Allicin, which is a phytochemical found in garlic is responsible for all these health benefits that power the delicious bulb. Garlic is phenomenally healthy for your heart by […]
The kettlebell swing
Kettlebell swings are a great exercise for working more or less your entire body! During a kettlebell swing you use your hips to drive the kettlebell upwards and outwards. This activates your core, glutes, thighs and arms to keep your body upright and maintain balance during the movement. I’d recommend throwing in a minute or […]
Oh My Oats
Oats are one of the healthiest grains on earth! They’re gluten-free and packed full of nutrients and other goodness like fibre, minerals and antioxidants. Research shows that oats have vast health benefits including aiding weight loss, lowering blood sugar levels and reducing the risk of heart disease. So why not have a bowl of oats […]
Group up and train!
Group exercise classes are designed to be a social and motivation form of training, usually led by an instructor. These group classes could involve anything from Zumba to high-intensity interval training to spinning. Attending a group class can be a fantastic way to try a new form of training you might be curious about, a […]
You’re only old when you stop moving
Exercise is not something you should just do when you’re young. Living an active lifestyle benefits you in more ways than you probably know, even if you’re at the point of life watching re-runs of Fraser! According to The World Health Organisation, living a sedentary lifestyle is one of the leading causes of premature death […]
Circuit Training
Circuit Training is a fantastic way to hit multiple parts of the body in a session through an endurance and body conditioning based training session. A circuit is a group of different exercises, usually targeting different parts of the body, spaced out over an area of the gym. You spend a specific amount of time […]
Every second makes you stronger!
Chickpeas – the unsung heroes
Looking for an ideal meal to leave you feeling full without the heavy calories? Just one ounce of chickpeas contain 46 calories, but packed into that once ounce incudes fibre, protein, folate, iron, phosphorus, copper and manganese. Because of chickpeas high protein and fibre content, it helps control your appetite by making you feel fuller […]
30 Minutes a day
It is recommended that you should spend 30 minutes a day exercising if you wish to see any results from your training. This is because research done by American College of Sports Medicine suggests that results gained from training are lost if you don’t train those muscles again within 2-3 days. It doesn’t mean you […]
Creatine for a workout boost?
Contrary to belief, creatine’s goal is not simply to build muscle. Creatine is responsible for helping produce your body’s main source of energy, adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP). With more of this energy being available to use during your workouts, it means you are able to train for longer and push yourself harder which can lead to […]