We all need calories, there is no escaping that fact. For many years it has become a scary topic, creating a place of fear around the word. Calories get such a bad rap, it is essential to clear this fear to help you understand that calories are needed for a healthy body. When this fear around calories is cleared, you will be able to eat food from a place of understanding the … [Read more...]
What Are Micronutrients?
You’ve likely heard the word “macros” which refers to macronutrients - carbs, protein and fats - and these are essential for the body to thrive. In the fitness industry it is easy to get caught up in focusing on the macros of the food being eaten, and ignore the micros (micronutrients). Micronutrients are one of the major groups of nutrients your body needs, which … [Read more...]
The Disadvantages of Pilates
Do you know what Pilates is? Is it the same as yoga? Do you have to have a super strong core to do it? Let’s dispel a few myths and take a look at some drawbacks of Pilates. Pilates - What is it? Pilates is different to yoga. For a newbie it seems like they are the same but slightly different, so if you are looking for a yoga class do not attend a Pilates class. You will … [Read more...]
5 Fitness Myths to Debunk for 2020
It’s the new year, new decade and the time of year we start to set new health and fitness goals. This is the perfect time to debunk a few common fitness myths so that you can start your year strong and focus on the right path for the results you want to achieve. You’ve most likely heard and read these myths amongst friends and social media posts - the reality is that many of … [Read more...]
What is PiYo Workout?
PiYo is a blend of pilates and yoga to bring together the perfect balance of strength and flexibility for the body. This workout combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of pilates with the strength and flexibility benefits of yoga. If you are looking for a workout that is low impact whilst burning fat and building muscle, then this is for you. The focus of this … [Read more...]
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