Regular physical activity and exercise plays a vital role in men’s health throughout life and particularly as they age. Individual reasons for exercising and personal goals may shift and change throughout a man’s life. What remains constant is the fact that no matter what stage a man is at in […]
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By Jaimi Acourt “You are what you eat” We have all heard this saying over and over but what does it really mean? Recently, I have been doing some research into this and have found out some interesting information which I wanted to share with you all. Turns out, the […]
Smoothie recipes seem to be one of the most popular food options when it comes to healthy eating, and rightly so! They are so versatile and can be consumed as a whole meal or snack and are good when on the go. When the right ingredients are chosen, smoothies can […]
By Jaimi Acourt How do we break a habit? In part 1 of breaking the habit we discussed that at some stage in your life it is likely that you will attempt to change one or more of your health behaviours. Next, using evidence-based psychological research as a reference, we […]
By Jaimi Acourt What is a habit? At some stage in your life it is likely that you will attempt to change one or more of your health behaviours – whether it is to exercise more often, eat healthier, stop smoking or drink less alcohol. However, for many, such intentions […]
If you walk into a gym, it is likely that you are going to see two types of people. There are those who look like they are training with purpose and those who are a bit unsure of what to do and find themselves on the treadmill or the cross […]
When it comes to Coaching and Personal Training, our jobs are made a great deal easier by self motivated individuals who are keen to go the extra mile and get everything they possibly can from their sessions. Sometimes however, we do come across some people who actually train too much! There […]
After a solid strength session, often people feel sore in particular muscles the next day, however the day after that (2 days after a workout), generally is even more painful. Why is this? When you lift weights, you are actually creating microscopic tears in your muscle fibres. These tears cause […]
In an industry that is flooded with hundreds of brands (and hundreds of different products within these brands) it can be a dilemma trying to figure out what supplements you should and shouldn’t be taking. Here’s a quick run down on which products are going to benefit your fitness and health […]
Weight training has been around for centuries and has continued to gain popularity as a sport as well as a recreational exercise routine. However, in the fitness world girls have been linked to cardiovascular and core exercises whilst boys are left do the weight lifting. Additionally, there are many factors […]