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Why Exercise Can’t Fix A Sedentary Lifestyle

Categories: Lifestyle, Movement

Aches and pains in the back, neck, shoulders, and knees are a common effect of being sedentary throughout the day, as are symptoms such as feelings of lethargy, lack of focus, and digestive discomfort.

Long term, the potential consequences are even more worrying. A 13 year study on over 120,000 individuals published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that inactive people who sat for more than 6 hours per day were up to 94% more likely to die during the study period than active people who sat for less than 3 hours per day. Shocking, right!?

What Is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)?

Categories: Movement

Every time you work out, you inflict microscopic damage on your muscles, which is then repaired naturally by your body with a tiny new layer of muscle tissue. As these layers are formed, you build visible muscle. You don’t need to have muscle soreness every time you work out in order to see progress. In fact, it’s not advisable to push yourself to the point where you’re sore after every workout. In general, if you’re sore for 2-4 days, you’re in the safe zone. If you’re experiencing DOMS for more than 4 days, you may have gone too hard.

A Guide To Gym Etiquette

Categories: Movement

Gyms can be a tricky place to navigate, particularly when at busy peak times. Most facilities have their own unique micro-culture, but all live by the same set of unspoken rules. If you’re new to the gym, or just want to ensure you’re being a respectful and considerate human being, read on to find out my 8 tips for gym etiquette.

4 Tips For A Slimmer Waist

Categories: Movement, Nutrition

Making changes to your physical appearance isn’t always an easy task. You have to be prepared to put in consistent effort and be very patient. If, after reflecting, you realise that your feeling is more “yeah, that would be cool,” than “this is essential to my health and wellbeing and I’m excited to put in WERK!” then please, please, find something else to do with your time that makes you genuinely healthier and truly lights you up as a human being.

Healthy & Delicious Green Soup Recipe

Categories: Nutrition, Recipes

This is a recipe I’ve used for many years now, and it is SUCH a tasty dish.
Credit for this has to go to my gorgeous client Emma – a woman who over the past few years has undertaken the most epic journey into eating richly nutritious food.

6 Steps To Healthy Eating

Categories: Nutrition

Knowing what and how to eat can be a can be a daunting and confusing prospect. Whether your goal is to eat well for health, fat loss, muscle gain, athletic performance, or anything else, there are a vast range of options available to you.