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Goal Setting – Layering Your Goals!
This article was inspired by my current PhD studies and also my experience working with clients in both an exercise and rehabilitation setting. We hear a lot about goal setting (especially from me) and it’s importance for improving our motivation, confidence, and exercise persistence. What do we do when we don’t hit our goals though? […]
Read articleIeuan’s Metabolic Workout – Metabolic Madness
Spring is upon us and Summer is around the corner so why not get a head start on that beach body and start stripping back some of that body fat? This metabolic workout offers a quick whole body blast that will send your metabolism skyrocketing, make you sweat like never before, and have your body […]
Read articleIs Crossfit An Injury Risk?
Crossfit is becoming an increasingly popular method of training with more and more people joining specific Crossfit gyms and adopting the training methods into their exercise routines. The following article is only my opinion as both a therapist and a personal trainer on Crossfit and it’s benefits and risks of injury. It is not a […]
Read articleTop Sleeping Tips
As it is World Sleep Day I thought it would appropriate to give you all my top sleeping tips! Sleep is more important to some people, whereas others seem to be able to survive on very little sleep. If you are someone who struggles to sleep or just looking to improve the quality of sleep […]
Read articleMotive8 Boot Camp
If you are looking to kickstart a healthy lifestyle, push yourself or just top up your fitness mojo then a weekend on the motive8 Kickstarter boot camp is a great way to get the ball rolling. motive8 boot camps are based on three key principles exercise for everyone, enjoyable & healthy food and education. motive8 […]
Read articleUpper Body Dynamic Warm Up
Following last weeks dynamic warm up for the lower body, here is an upper body dynamic warm up. This is a great way of ensuring any pain or discomfort in the upper body is minimised during your workout. Muscles of the core and the shoulder, especially those situated around the back and the shoulder blades, […]
Read articleLucy’s Top Tips To Sticking To Healthy Eating
The easiest way to stick to healthy eating is to make healthy eating your day to day routine. Most people find healthy eating difficult when they don’t plan and prepare. To put it bluntly, if you have healthy food options available there is no excuse to not eat it… likewise if you don’t have unhealthy […]
Read articleThe Leeds Owl Trail
For many of you January weekends means trying to save money and wanting to stay healthy so here is a weekend activity to tick those boxes. The Leeds Owl Trail is a unique concept that allows residents and tourists to explore the beautiful Leeds by following the trail to discover over 25 owls around Leeds […]
Read articleIeuan’s Top Tips For Injury Recovery
Injury can be a very frustrating thing for us, especially when fitness, training or sport play such a big part in our lives. It is often seen as a major threat to our goals and progressions which means we often rush ourselves back to training or don’t do enough of the rehabilitation side of things. […]
Read articleChristmas Weekend Walk
This Christmas weekend I’m certain that you will have plans already however if not then why not go for a winter Christmas weekend walk. Last Christmas weekend we walked around the York and it’s surrounding walls. My family and I had all been before but not for sometime but it was nice to get out […]
Read articleFestive Performances and Theatre in Leeds
With Christmas a week away its definitely time to get into the festive spirit. Whether you’re young or old a trip to the theatre around Christmas can be a great chance to get in the festive mood! We are lucky that Leeds offers a number of venues with some fantastic performances, so here is what […]
Read articleFitness Gifts for Her
Here are our top fitness gifts for her, a few suggestions that may help you with your Christmas shopping or for your own Christmas list. Getting new gym kit and accessories can be great, but a word of warning to any men try and add a little romance too or you may have to be […]
Read articleHealthy Christmas Nibbles
With December fast approaching the Christmas parties will soon be in full swing! If you are hosting a party this festive season here are some healthy Christmas nibbles to keep the party flowing but your diet under control. Spinach Thai Bites Kcal 36 Carbs 2g Protein 2g Fat 2g Sat 0 Ingredients 2 segmented and […]
Read articleHow To Successfully Use Imagery
Sample Imagery Session Following on from my last imagery blog I thought would provide a sample, walk through of an imagery session. This will give you an idea of how to successfully use imagery and get the most out of your training and performance. For most people within the health, exercise and fitness environment cognitive […]
Read articleLeft Over Roast Chicken Coconut Curry
On Sunday I had a busy day at home reorganising my house, washing skirting boards and de-frosting freezers!! However, I must say it was extremely satisfying! Because I was home all day it gave me perfect opportunity to do a big batch cooking. I had a perfect executed plan of cooking that involved most pans […]
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