Stretching is wonderful for encouraging a greater range of movement. It helps us to rid ourselves of unwanted tension, release cramps and tightness associated with our work, and maintain a more relaxed physical form.
When you are unwell, your immune system is already under pressure to combat illness. Exercising only places additional stress on the body, which can prolong or exacerbate your condition.
In my experience, eating low GI foods has helped me sustain energy for longer throughout the day. Being aware of the energy content of your food is also a fantastic way to manage weight loss, avoid cravings, and control afternoon energy slumps!
Core has become hugely popular in the fitness industry over recent years because it is largely responsible for supporting the spinal column, stabilising the pelvis, and holding us in an upright position.
Ideally, we’d all like to have sustainable energy throughout the day, and be able to wind-down and relax before bedtime. This basic eating structure works perfectly to promote long-lasting alertness during the day, and supplies the body with plenty of vitamins and minerals, also helping rebuild the immune system at night.
Amazingly, exercise has been shown to boost energy levels and combat tiredness. Of course, the hardest thing to do is exercise when you’re already exhausted! Lucky for us, when we exercise, the body releases endorphins and adrenaline. The outcome is that we are left feeling energised, awake, and invigorated.
Most females start out having reservations about doing weights. As soon as they start seeing some muscle definition and their dress sizes going down, their opinions change dramatically!
What do you want out of your training? Do you want increased upper body size? A smaller waist? Lower blood pressure? Increased flexibility? To learn correct exercise technique? Or simply just to feel better about yourself…
My understanding is that muscle does not directly turn to fat. But the process that occurs when someone stops exercising gives the impression that it does. Maintaining muscle is a task for the body, which…