Nutrition for Older Adults
Older adults have different nutritional needs than younger adults. Eating a healthy diet helps keep your body strong and can help lower your risk for disease. As you get older, your nutrition needs change. Your body needs more of certain nutrients such as vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D1. Vitamin D and calcium are important nutrients…
Exercise for rapid weight loss
First and foremost, why are you after rapid weight loss? If it’s for an event or special occasion that’s fine. However, if it’s because you unhappy with your body long term I advise you to think again. Rapid weight loss normally results in equally rapid weight gain shortly after, especially if not well managed. So…
Exercise of the month: The Deadlift
If you want to be strong sooner or later you’ll need to deadlift. Here’s why…
At home barbell workout
Training at home? You have got the right home gym equipment? That’s Great! Now this barbell programme to progress yourself thought the novice part of your fitness journey. This programme is broken into three workouts, all working the whole body. You can do them twice a week with two days in between,e.g. Monday & Thursday.…
At home TRX (suspension trainer) workout
Training at home? Not got much home gym equipment? Not a problem use this TRX programme to progress yourself thought the early part of your fitness journey. This programme is broken into two workouts, both working the whole body. You can do them twice a week with two days in between, e.g. Monday & Thursday.…
At home kettle bell workout
Training at home? Not got much home gym equipment? Not a problem use this kettle bell programme to progress yourself through the early part of your fitness journey. This programme is broken into two workouts, both working the whole body. You can do them twice a week with two days in between, e.g. Monday &…
At home dumbbell workout
Training at home? Not got much home gym equipment? Not a problem use this dumbbell programme to progress yourself thought the early part of your fitness journey. This programme is broken into two workouts, both working the whole body. You can do them twice a week with two days in between, e.g. Monday & Thursday.…
Training at Home
You don’t need a gym membership to get a good workout. Training at home is a great place to kick start your return to fitness, if you’re not already in great shape. There is a lot of misconception about training both with and without equipment. One of the most prevalent is that more complex is…
At home body weight workout
Training at Home? Not got any home gym equipment? Not a problem use this simple body weight programme to progress yourself through the early part of your fitness journey. This programme is broken into two workouts, both working the whole body. You can do them twice a week with two days in between, e.g. Monday…
How To Build Your Own Garage/Home Gym In just a 8 foot by 8 foot square.
By Riccardo Moriani Intro: On writing this article I find myself confined to home in the 2nd week of an international lockdown. COVID-19 a novel virus is killing people as I type. So I find myself looking for ways to effectively train myself, with going to my gym. My background is in strength and conditioning…
Exercise of the month: The Bent Over Row
When it comes to back work bent over row is a strong choice. The only problem is most people, in fact most trainers, we do it wrong. Let me clarify, if you want to develop maximum strength, rather than just hypertrophy in the last, the bar must be pulled from the floor. Most people allow…
Sugar Challenge
?I know you… and you’re already sweet enough. Adding extra sugar to your daily diet is unnecessary and definitely not good for you! ☣?So this week we’re going to be getting rid of ADDED SUGARS in our diets! ? There’s a HUGE difference between the natural sugars found in foods, and the added sugars that…
Exercise of the month: The Low Bar Squat
In short, done well, the squat or more specifically the low bar squat is the best exercise for all round development bar none. And now let me explain why… Whatever your goal is. Be it strength, fitness, physique or health, squatting is one of the most fundamental movements we perform on a hourly basis. Just…
Why I prioritize strength training over cardio beyond your 40s
Lifting weights with good form while using a well constructed and periodised training programme, can not only make you stronger, but it can also improve structural alignment, provide support for joints (both cartilage and soft tissue), both of which reduces ware and injury risk. So when we do our running we remain injury free.
Olive Tapenade
This olive tapenade recipe is delicious when served over chicken cutlets or as a sophisticated compliment to white fish.
Kale Chips
When you’re craving a delicious and good-for-you snack, kale chips offer both of these in one mouthful. Not only are they easy to bake, but these chips have also become wildly popular.
Apple Cider Coleslaw
Finding the right coleslaw recipe can be a challenge. However, with this vinegar coleslaw recipe, your worries are over…
Reversing Type II Diabetes
Diabetes Risks Diabetes risk rates are rising in the UK. Diabetes Rates on the Rise in the UK: What You Need to Know Diabetes is a growing health concern in the United Kingdom, with rates continuing to climb in recent years. According to the latest data, over 4.9 million people in the UK are currently…
How strong are you compared to others.
Strength training is an essential component of a well-rounded fitness regimen, especially for individuals over the age of 50. Both men and women in this age group can greatly benefit from incorporating weight lifting into their routines. It helps maintain muscle mass, improves bone density, and supports overall functional health. Whether lifting 20 kg or…
The Triple Threat Benefits of Magnesium: Exercise Recovery, Stress Relief, and Improved Sleep
Introduction: Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It is commonly known for its role in maintaining bone health and supporting energy production. However, magnesium also offers a multitude of benefits for exercise recovery, stress relief, and improved sleep. In this blog post, we…
