If you haven’t exercised for a while or have never really got into an exercise routine it can feel a bit overwhelmng and difficult to know where to start. Here are a few tips that might help – Exercise does not have to be all or nothing. For example, you might have planned to go … Read more
It is easy to get stuck doing the same workout each week particularly if you are working out on your own at home. It might tick the box of moving more and burning calories but it might not give you the desired outcome. Having a plan and pushing yourself that little bit harder each week … Read more
A few tips if you are heading back into the gym this weekend: Don’t expect to lift the same weights that you were pre lockdown. I would recommend reducing the weight you lift by 30/40% and no more than 3 sets of each exercise. Take your time and concentrate on your technique. Make sure that it is spot on before increasing your weights again. This can be … Read more
I love this quote, it’s so true isn’t it? A good reminder that if you stick at something consistently, over time it will become easier. Whether it’s running, cycling, weight training or anything else you find tough. Keep at it, keep trying to progress and it will get easier. Before you know it, you will … Read more
Struggling to motivate yourself to exercise right now? Exercise doesn’t always have to be about pushing your body to its limits – not every run has to be your fastest, the weights you lift don’t have to be the heaviest. Just turn up and you will likely find you can do more than you thought … Read more
A pre lockdown photo of my lovely client working on her press ups. If you find full press ups hard, start with a more upright surface to place your hands against. I often start my clients doing a press up against the wall, the further the feet are away from the wall the tougher they … Read more
Some tips to help you if you are new to running. Don’t be fooled into thinking runners jump out of bed excited for their run, it is entirely normal to feel the opposite! Start slow, don’t set off too fast or you’ll burn out too soon. You can always speed up if it feels easy. … Read more
There are a lot of HIIT (high intensity interval training) type work outs online but is this the correct thing to be doing right now? ? High Intensity exercise raises our cortisol levels (the stress hormone). When stress or anxiety levels are already high it may not be wise to raise them further. Stress can … Read more
Consistency, in my opinion, is the most important factor in achieving your goals. plan your workouts for the week ahead but be REALISTIC. How much time do you really have to exercise- 3 or 4 times a week? Then plan for 3. It can be demoralising to plan for more and never get that last … Read more
I presented my ‘Top Tips for Getting Results’ talk at Babylon Cafe in Raynes Park last night at The Wardrobe Girl’s summer event. It was such a wonderful fun evening. So nice to meet such a lovely group of local ladies. For those that missed it these are my 8 top tips: 1. Set yourself … Read more