Random Fact
25% of your bones are actually located in your foot! Your feet each contain 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 muscles.
HOW MUCH?
Your typical can of Coke contains roughly 10 teaspoons worth of sugar, one can! That equals to roughly 20 cubes of sugar. Which also equals to an annual consumption of around 32lbs of sugar. Drinking one can of coke a day instead of the same amount of water would cause you to gain approximately 18lbs […]
It’ll be worth it in the end
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Remember to stretch!
During exercise, lactic acid in the muscles build up. This often leads to muscle soreness and fatigue. Stretching the muscles after exercise can reduce the fatigue on your body. While your muscles are still warm from training it is good to stretch them out to help with circulation to aid flushing out the lactic acid […]