‘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…
If you read out last blog post about some of the warning signs of overtraining, you’re probably wondering how you can help yourself heal from these effects. Recovering from overtraining doesn’t have to be complex and it’s useful to know how to do so, even if you haven’t experienced the effects of overtraining yet. Keep…
What are some of the signs of overtraining and why might you want to look out for them? If you have been successfully exercising for a long time you likely have a good routine, get enough rest and fuel yourself appropriately in order to compensate for the output. But, if you want to increase the…
What’s the best time to visit the gym? You might be right in there with an answer, “6am to get my day started,” “11pm when no one else is there,” in which case, great! You might not need to keep reading. But if you haven’t found your perfect hour or worry that mixing and matching…
Healthy eating doesn’t need to be complicated but cooking up a fresh batch of food every day can be really time-consuming. That’s why so many people like meal prepping in one way or another. After all, who doesn’t love leftovers? Whether you’re taking your food to work or just want to save precious time in…
We’ve all heard of intuitive eating, but what about exercising with the same mindset? Read on to find out more about intuitive exercising, how you can apply it and use it to maintain a balance between your goals and wellbeing. Exercising intuitively Training intuitively means that you exercise based on how you feel. It…
2021 hasn’t quite got off to the start many of us would have hoped for and after the year that was 2020, some of us are struggling to find ways to improve and maintain our general health and wellbeing. Enter Dry January, the 31 day challenge with long term benefits. Dry January Previous years’ participants have found that taking…
Finding balance over Christmas can be a challenge. The Christmas period is fun but can be highly stressful. With last-minute shopping, increased traffic and rushing to finish work – the negatives vs multiple late nights with alcohol and the office becoming a mecca for chocolate and mince pies, there’s a lot to consider. Balance can…
Losing body fat via regular exercise and improved eating can deliver some obvious, visible changes quite quickly; looking slimmer, increase in muscle and a boost in confidence as you’re hitting your goals. However, weight loss benefits go much further than outward appearances. Here are some of the amazing hidden changes that happen inside your body as you lose weight, all…
Are you ready to get back into your gym routine? Had a break from home workouts? That’s totally normal and breaks should always be taken in any workout routine as they are vital to give your body time to recover, rejuvenate and for you to evaluate your goals and aspirations. However, a few of us…
