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1. New Year’s Resolution Flailing? This may be why…

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   26 January 2018

   As we near the start of February, talk of New Year’s resolutions is often waning, or perhaps even forgotten. At the beginning of January, many of us are full of gusto, eager to achieve our fitness goals. It’s a new year, which means a new you. You can do anything! Right? So why is it that come mid-January, so many

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2. Are you overtraining?

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   10 November 2017

   If you’re reading this blog, you’re likely a fan of fitness and probably take your workouts pretty seriously. With intense exercises like HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and CrossFit becoming increasingly popular, and more and more fitness celebrities obtaining more and more influence on social media, many of us are training more intensely than ever. And that’s fine. Great, even.

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3. A Champion's Guide to Prepping Like a Boss

   

   Nutrition and Recipes Tips and Advice

   9 November 2016

   If you're a winner at prepping than you will be completely familiar with seeing the phrase “#preplikeaboss” floating about social media on a regular basis, perhaps you've even used it yourself, however if you're new to this phrase then at this point you're no doubt questioning why people are prepping and why that makes them a 'boss'. So, what does that

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4. 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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5. Why the Olympics are the Ultimate Motivation

   

   Fitness and Training

   12 August 2016

   Whether you’ve been watching the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio or not, there’s no escaping the constantly evolving news of the latest medal wins, defeats and of course – that bizarre green diving pool. Aside from celebrating the success of Team GB so far, because six medals in one day is pretty fantastic, there’s actually a lot of inspiration and

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6. 3 Reasons You’re Bored of Working Out

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   2 July 2016

   Exercising, while tough, is great at the beginning. You’re full of motivation, you’re full of anticipation to see what you’re capable of as your endurance improves, and you’re excited about what you could achieve in the long run. For many, that ‘feeling’ has a time limit, and soon you’ll find yourself using excuses like “I need to wash my hair”

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7. Success Story: Couch Potato to 5K, And Then Some!

   

   Fitness and Training Guest Blogs Success Stories

   28 April 2016

   Kayleigh Hawkins went from indulging in takeaways on the sofa and struggling to keep up with her children, to trialling a couple of training sessions and going on to taking part in various 5k sporting events! [caption id="attachment_1229" align="alignnone" width="600"] Kayleigh on her Wedding Day[/caption] What inspired you to make a change? I’ve always disliked the way I look in my wedding

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8. Pre Summer Shred

   

   Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

   12 April 2016

   It’s now spring, which can only mean one thing… summer is well and truly on its way! It’s at this point that many of us begin to panic at the sheer thought of hitting the beach in summer clothing and swim wear. Perhaps your New Year’s resolution to regularly visit the gym didn’t pan out, or perhaps that ‘new year,

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9. Upping Your Energy Levels

   

   Carly Yue Guest Blogs Tips and Advice

   30 March 2016

   Are you constantly tired? Has reaching for a cuppa become your default? If you feel as though you're relying on coffee and energy drinks for a pick me up, read on to find out what Carly Yue has to say on natural alternatives and practical advice about prevention… Caffeine is the most widely ingested psychoactive drug in the world, primarily used

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10. Staying On Track This Easter

    

    Fitness and Training Tips and Advice

    24 March 2016

    Over the Easter weekend, many of us spend time with family and friends, and soon enough out come the Easter eggs, cakes and buffet spread. Lovely, right? But not so lovely for the waistline. We’re all allowed a treat now and then, but it’s important to know your limits, because we could all easily (and happily) scoff every single chocolate

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