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1. 5 Protein-fuelled Snacks That Aren’t Chicken

   

   Nutrition and Recipes Tips and Advice

   2 November 2017

   When it comes to getting your protein fix, it doesn’t have to mean devouring plate after plate of lean chicken, or knocking back raw eggs like Rocky Balboa. (Thank God.)  Here are some refreshing protein-fuelled snacks to boost your intake of this key muscle-building macronutrient… #1. Greek yogurt – 15g of protein in a 6oz/170g serving Containing twice as much protein as

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2. 'Healthy' Grab & Go Snacks That Are Fooling Us All

   

   Nutrition and Recipes

   19 October 2016

   It’s completely natural to grab the odd snack or drink on the go and think “it’s not unhealthy, it’s fine”. Sorry to break it to you, but many of the snacks you pick up when you’ve forgotten your lunch or are late for the school run could actually be doing you more harm than good. The NHS recommends that a

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3. Why Autumn/Winter is the Best Time to Train

   

   Fitness and Training Nutrition and Recipes Tips and Advice

   22 September 2016

   Darker evenings, dropping temperatures, and if like us you’re UK based, no doubt endless rain. It doesn’t bode well for that post-summer workout motivation, which is no doubt already wilting, does it? We get the struggle, honestly, but hear us out. The autumn/winter months are actually the best time to hit the gym with a bang and meal prep until

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4. The 80:20 Rule

   

   Nutrition and Recipes Tips and Advice

   28 July 2016

   Fad diets are just about everywhere. Books, television, social media, you name it, these diets are being advertised as though they’re going out of fashion – which slowly but surely, they are. Now, eating intuitively is becoming a far more popular trend for those trying to earn themselves a healthy lifestyle. More specifically, the 80:20 rule. This way of eating

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5. How to Overcome an Exercise Plateau

   

   Carly Yue Fitness and Training Nutrition and Recipes Tips and Advice

   22 July 2016

   As PT Carly Yue explained in our last blog post, an exercise routine that becomes boring or less challening can lead to an exercise plateau. If you feel as though you've hit a wall with your workouts, Carly's 13 top tips will help you to overcome the phase you're in and give your routine that much needed boost... Invest in a personal trainer This

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6. 4 Ways to Reduce Your Sugar Intake

   

   Nutrition and Recipes Tips and Advice

   23 June 2016

   Sugary treats are what we all crave, whether we like to admit it or not, but overcoming that lust for something sweet isn’t an easy job. While studies suggest that you avoid cutting it completely, simply limiting your daily supply is enough to significantly aid your health. So, what can you do to tackle this head on? FILL UP ON THE

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7. Recognising Dehydration (Plus Tips for Avoiding It!)

   

   Carly Yue Guest Blogs Nutrition and Recipes Tips and Advice

   3 June 2016

   Staying hydrated is a crucial part of not only our health, but also our fitness progression. Carly Yue reveals her top tips for recognising dehydration, as well as advice for how to beat it once and for all... Dehydration can not only affect your performance at the gym or during sport, but it can also lead to a loss of strength

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8. How to Have a ‘Healthy’ Night Out

   

   Nutrition and Recipes Tips and Advice

   26 May 2016

   Ok, so we say ‘healthy’ loosely. Unless it avoids no alcohol and no fatty foods, your night out will always be marginally unhealthy, however by making the right choices you can easily minimise the damage – while still having a good time! OPT FOR THE HEALTHY MEAL We all love a meal out during social events, however filling up on pizza, burgers

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9. How to Stop Using Food as a Reward

   

   Carly Yue Guest Blogs Nutrition and Recipes

   3 May 2016

   Do you have a tendency to reward yourself with food? Our guest PT Blogger, Carly Yue, explains why this isn’t the best way to go about things… Many of us use food as a reward, though whilst it might seem like an innocent and harmless way to celebrate your success, it can actually be extremely unhelpful and can make us view

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10. 4 Ways to Boost Your Workout for Faster Results

    

    Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

    25 February 2016

    Are you a victim of having a love hate relationship when it comes to working out? Whilst some people adore nothing more than a vigorous, high-powered workout, there are plenty of people who really do question why they’re making the effort. Like anything in life, good things come to those who wait, but what can you do to boost your

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