Living in a big city such as London, it’s easy to forget the importance of our local communities. As a Personal Trainer, as with many business owners, my livelihood very much depends on the people in my local community. Therefore, it’s always a great opportunity for me to be able to meet them. Yesterday, I […]
Herbs are often underrated for the benefits they have on our bodies. From helping with digestion, to boosting our immune system, the power of herbs can be vast. Invest in these fresh herbs to give your health a boost. Parsley – The Immune Booster Contains more vitamin C, gram for gram, than most citrus fruits […]
Add the following superfoods to your diet to help increase the fat you burn and to support your workouts. Broccoli – helps to revitalise your liver by flushing out toxins from your body and encouraging the breakdown of fat. Eggs – rich in choline, a B vitamin that can help to regulate fat in the […]
Not only does cinnamon smell great, this sweet spice is a real health and fat-loss superhero too. It has great effect on blood sugar. It slows the rate your stomach empties after you eat, meaning it can curb your appetite and help you avoid insulin spikes that lead to fat storage. Cinnamon can also help […]
Protein could be the key to a stronger and slimmer body. Not only is protein great for weight loss, it also helps you to build and repair muscles, making it the ideal workout buddy. Due to the fact that protein takes longer to leave the stomach, it keeps you feeling fuller for longer and helps […]
I can’t stress enough the benefits that exercise has on the body, soul and mind. It is clear from endless research that exercise has a great effect on us in many ways. I have chosen three particular benefits that are noticeable in day-to-day life, that I hope will motivate you to step up your activity […]
Exercise is guaranteed to boost your energy levels, whatever your mood. Research shows that just a brief workout can provide you with an instant pick-me-up when your mood is low. It works on a cellular level: exercise fires up your mitrochondria – the energy-producing component of your cells – and sends oxygen around your body […]
I know I’m always going on about this super-fruit, but bananas really do make an ideal snack before your workout. Not only are they loaded with digestible carbohydrates, to fuel your body, they are also packed with potassium and magnesium, which aid in maintaining nerve and muscle function. Have a banana with 2tbs of Greek […]
Did you know that a simple jog could inspire you? Research has shown that aerobic exercise can help to boost your creativity and keeps it firing for up to two hours after too. So, if you’re in need of a light-bulb moment, put on those trainers and get out there!
You may think you’re saving time, but you’re actually just compromising the first 5 to 10 minutes of your workout. Your body needs to warm up so that blood flow increases, the nervous system wakes up, and the body starts to use energy and oxygen more efficiently. This helps every step feel less of a […]