At the beginning of every year many try to start a fitness journey. However, around 80% of the people who made them will have dropped their resolutions by February — and many of those individuals didn’t even make it past January 19. One major reason for this is a lack of a good fitness plan. One that will not only ensure the best results, but one that is designed for longevity. People often see fitness as a short-term fix, but this is rarely the case. A good fitness plan is one that is continuous and evolves as your fitness levels improve. Below are some general tips to help you cre ..read more

With health and fitness becoming ever more popular and people wanting to be the healthiest versions of themselves. It can feel quite overwhelming knowing where to start, who to listen to, what exercises you should be doing and what you should be eating. With this overwhelming feeling becoming all encompassing, it can be hard to stay, or even get motivated. We All Have Our Off Days However, we all have our off days when working out, or eating healthy couldn’t be further from what we actually want to be doing. No matter whether you’ve been working out for years, or you’re a total newbie. Motivat ..read more

With so many of us working out at home these days, health and fitness apps are becoming ore and more popular. Plus, with technology where it is, there isn’t much you can’t do from the touch of a button on your smart phone. However, as there are so many apps now available, it can be hard to know which apps to choose when it comes to your health and fitness journey. To make life a little easier for you, here are the top 10 health and fitness apps we think will help you on your journey and why we think so… The top 10 health and fitness apps My Fitness Pal Headspace Map My Walk Map My Ride Map My ..read more

People who say they don’t have time for a workout or to spend exercising are generally lying to themselves. The majority of us have time to fit most things in to our day. It’s whether or not you WANT to fit it in to your day or not. With that in mind, here is a 20 minute , quick and effective home workout you can with no equipment and in the smallest of spaces. All you need for this workout is some music to get you pumped up. Lunges x10 in each direction with the same leg before changing to the other leg and doing the same again. So, x10 forward lunges (image2) , x10 lunges to the side (image3 ..read more

So, you’ve got your running technique down, but you just can’t seem to run faster, no matter what you do. Achieving a faster running pace can be such a thrill for runners, however, getting it down can seem impossible at times. Hopefully we can help you with some of our top tips.  Include Tempo Running Tempo runs generally last for between 10 – 30 minutes and will help you develop the discipline you need to run faster by learning how to control your speed. They should be performed in a controlled way, meaning you should be able to hold the pace throughout the run. You may find to begin wit ..read more

Essential Amino Acids, or EAAs, are a mix of the nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own and need to be consumed through the foods and supplements we take. The Nine Amino Acids – leucine – isoleucine – valine – histidine – lysine – methionine – phenylalanine – threonine – tryptophan Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, meaning they are crucial in muscle growth and prevention of muscle health, as well as for your mental health. Most types of meat, fish, eggs, pulses, quinoa, chia seeds…etc, are all considered complete proteins, because they contain all ..read more

Protein powder and supplements are among the most popular supplements these days since the boom in the fitness industry. What was once only available in whey form, protein is now made from many different animal and plant sources. Whey protein is still seen as the most popular, however, more plant based proteins are steadily gaining popularity. In this article we will compare pea and whey protein, and provides you with some advice on which one may be the better fit for you. How Are They Made? Protein powder is made by extracting protein from whole foods and then preparing it into a powdered for ..read more

This guide will hopefully help you when it comes to tracking your macros and how to count your macronutrients. It’s probably best suited for beginners to the health and fitness journey, so if you’ve not tracked macros before, this should really help you on your way to being the healthiest version of yourself. Don’t forget the small things as well though. Some thing as simple as making sure you are drinking enough water and getting in your fruits and veggies  everyday will make such a huge difference to your health and well-being, it’s not all about counting calories! Even drinki ..read more

Are you a new to running? Or, perhaps you’ve been running for a while but are looking for some technique tips? Whether you’ve decided to start running to improve your fitness, as a hobby, or to meet other like-minded people, check out these useful running tips for beginners. Start off right and you’ll be unstoppable! Where To Start? As a new runner, don’t try to do a 10 mile run on your first go! You want to start slowly, let your body get used to this new exercise and work your way up. We wouldn’t advise doing more than 3 kilometers on your first run either. However long you decide to go for ..read more

Reverse dieting is mainly used in the fitness industry. A common approach for fitness enthusiasts and athletes to gain muscle and size by gradually increasing their calories. In other words, it’s the act of going in to a calorie surplus. Many fitness folk also like to do a reverse diet after being in a calorie deficit. Perhaps they had to diet hard for a show and now want to slowly introduce more food back in to their diet without gaining a load of fat. So, how do go about doing it? The Benefits Of Reverse Dieting Low-calorie, restrictive diets generally slow down your metabolism. Your body go ..read more