Imagine a powerful and confident person. Do you notice their posture? Standing tall, open chest, head held high and ready to achieve - am I right? Posture not only reflects your personality, it also impacts the way your joints and muscles function. Over time, your poor posture can cause a number of problems such as joint pain, muscle atrophy and weakness, and reduced flexibility - all of which … [Read more...]
No pain no gain?
We've all heard the expression ‘no pain, no gain’. When it comes to exercise, we've been taught to believe that if it doesn't hurt, it’s not effective. It's no doubt that pushing through a workout is challenging. In fact, some physical discomfort can be a sign of building muscle, loosening joints, or limbering ligaments and is necessary for your body to transition to the next level of fitness. … [Read more...]
The 3 simple rules for healthy living
We've all been there before: working late, burdened by negative thoughts, resenting our jobs and neglecting all other aspects of life. We opt for junk food - either to provide temporary relief or because it's easy - and we give up on exercise, promising ourselves that next week is "the week we'll turn it around". If that sounds familiar then I want to reassure you that you're not alone, and that … [Read more...]
Getting to Grips: Weight Training
I’ll confess, when I started my fitness journey 6 years ago, I was overwhelmed by the testosterone-drenched weights area of the gym. There were bodybuilders with colossal biceps groaning and grunting as they slammed down their weights. I get it. It doesn't exactly make for an appealing environment for the fitness newbie. However, strength training is a crucial component of health and fitness, … [Read more...]