Most common running mistakes and how to start correcting them
Whether you’re new to running or have years of experience under your belt, small technique errors can add up over time. Many runners don’t realise that habits they have developed, often unconsciously, may be holding them back or even contributing to discomfort and injury. Below are some of the most common running mistakes and how […]
Workout Burnout
Creating a fitness routine that lasts begins with understanding your motivation, your “why.” Before stepping into the gym or beginning any exercise program, take the time to reflect on what you truly want to achieve. Your goals could range from increasing energy levels and losing fat to building muscle, improving athletic performance or simply feeling […]
How to Build a Fitness Routine You Will Stick To
Creating a fitness routine that lasts begins with understanding your motivation, your “why.” Before stepping into the gym or beginning any exercise program, take the time to reflect on what you truly want to achieve. Your goals could range from increasing energy levels and losing fat to building muscle, improving athletic performance or simply feeling […]
Understanding Training Splits: How to Structure Your Workouts for Maximum Results
When it comes to making progress in the gym, the way you organise your workouts, known as training splits, can make all the difference. A training split refers to how you divide your workouts across the week to target specific muscle groups or movements while allowing for adequate recovery. The best split for you depends […]
Why Run? The Many Benefits of Putting One Foot in Front of the Other
Running is one of the simplest and most accessible forms of exercise, just lace up your shoes and step outside. But beyond its convenience, running offers a wide range of benefits for your body and mind. Whether you’re new to fitness or returning after a break, here’s why you should consider adding running to your […]
Whistlestop Tour of Gym Strength Equipment
When stepping into a gym, the wide array of equipment can feel overwhelming. To help you navigate the essentials, here’s a quick guide to some of the most common strength training tools you’ll encounter, each with its own strengths (pun intended!) and applications. Dumbbells Dumbbells are incredibly versatile tools for strength training. Held in each […]
Why weight train?
When we incorporate lifting weights into our workouts, we reap a number of benefits that go beyond just how it makes us look (although this is a great bonus) Weight training benefits include: Let’s start with the obvious. It builds muscle. If you’re looking to ‘tone up’, gain some serious size, or build a particular […]
The most underrated form of exercise – the benefits of walking
When people think about working out, more often than not, walking is not an exercise that they think to include in their weekly routine. But they should. Walking is actually the safest, least expensive, and overall, most beneficial way to lose weight and improve cardiovascular health. All ages can take part and it’s absolutely free. […]
Training around your menstrual cycle
The menstrual cycle represents a unique series of hormonal changes that underpin female reproductive capabilities. But when it comes to exercise we too often deem these physiological fluctuations as something that may impair our ability to move. Instead, by becoming aware of the changes occurring at each phase, it is thought that we can ‘cycle […]