Take the stairs!
Walking up and down a flight of stairs burns between 2.5 – 5 calories, so forget the elevator!
A little motivation for you
Don’t have time for a long workout?
It’s a common misconception that a workout should last at least an hour or it’s not worth it. A good workout should include a warm up, your main session (whether that’s strength training, endurance or conditioning), cool down and stretches. This can all be achieved in under an hour. You may think that the longer […]
It’ll be worth it in the end
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Work for yourself
Exercising when you’re ill
Normally when you’ve got a cold or generally feel run down and unwell, the last thing we want to do is go running or otherwise train, we’d rather snuggle up and rest. However, the general recommendation is that if you feel pain or sickness anywhere other than from the neck down then you shouldn’t train. […]
