Getting enough sleep can be just as important as scheduling in your weekly workouts. We don’t think about making time for sleep or booking it in our diaries, sometimes taking it for granted. But insufficient or poor sleep can have a very detrimental effect on your health. There is a direct link between sleep and mental health so it’s important to understand how your sleep patterns are affecting your day-to-day life. Read on to find out more…
Are you looking for low-effort ways to improve sleep? Getting enough sleep is a particularly important part of recovering from the gym, or anything really as sleep is directly linked to your immune system and your body’s ability to repair and fight infection. It also plays a vital role in maintaining good mental health. To…
‘Sleep hygiene’ is the term used to describe your sleeping habits, and the routine you do before going to bed. Generally, good sleep hygiene is associated with better sleep and a more relaxed nighttime experience. Getting the right number of hours or actually falling asleep in a reasonable amount of time can be a challenge…
At a time when millions of people feel too busy to be healthy, scheduling quality ‘me-time’ has never been more important. That’s why mindful workouts are one of the hottest fitness topics for 2024. In a nutshell, mindful workouts are exercise sessions that integrate mindfulness practices to create a calming experience that enriches your…
Short for time but want to get the most from your gym visit? Don’t worry. We’ve been there, done that, and got the sweaty t-shirt! The good news is you don’t need to spend hours in the gym to see and feel the benefits. The NHS recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each…
Are you suffering and want to know how to recover from DOMS? It’s extremely normal to suffer from delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after trying new exercises or increasing the intensity and weights in your workout. DOMS will occur one to two days after your workout and can last up to 5 days in extreme…
You will inevitably need to find ways to boost your energy from time to time. Our recent survey found that ‘I’m too tired’ is the number one reason that we put off tasks on our to-do lists, followed by ‘I don’t have time’ and ‘I don’t have the energy after a day at work’. While…
One thing we’re all chasing in our lives is a bit of balance. Whether that’s in our personal life, work life or the way we lead a healthy lifestyle. Adopting a new healthy routine doesn’t have to be an ‘all or nothing’ decision, it should fit around your current lifestyle and allow you to still…
It can be difficult at times to generate motivation for fitness. We humans are complex. We know something is bad for us and we still do it, we can know something is good for us and not! Understanding the importance of exercise should assist as part of your motivation. If there’s anything we do know,…
