Its so common at this time of year to lose motivation and particularly hard this year whilst trying to juggle work and home schooling. To help inspire you back into action it can be helpful to really think about why you exercise? What are you doing it for? By really focusing your mind on the … Read more
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
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
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
10 reasons why you should get outside and exercise ?? It costs nothing Can be done where ever, when ever you want Exposure to the sun increases vitamin D levels which helps our immune system Can help lower depression and increases feelings of well being More sensory stimulation which is good for the brain Research … 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
Write down your plan At the start of the week make a plan setting out what exercise you are going to do and when. Factor in nights out and schedule a rest day or stretching session for the day after. Make it realistic and stick to it. Ticking off the session once you’ve completed it … Read more