Weight Management

It’s not unusual to want to lose weight, especially if you know the health risks associated with being overweight. If this is you, know that you are not alone. As a nation – our waistlines are out of control. The NHS says 26% of British adults are now obese, and this figure looks set to increase. Don’t worry though! However elusive and complicated it may seem, weight loss can be...

What is healthy eating? Healthy eating is not: a weight-loss diet a temporary fix something we do to punish ourselves after over-indulging. Healthy eating is: fuelling our bodies in the way they were designed. You’ve probably heard the analogy about healthy food being like putting...

When was the last time you got on a bike? Was it when you were younger? When you were on holiday? Or was it last week? We’re all encouraged by the NHS to do regular exercise, at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity or...

There’s a common misconception that meditation is about turning off your thoughts. But it’s actually more about training yourself to observe these thoughts in a more mindful and engaged way. In this meditation guide, we introduce the concept and benefits of adopting this mindfulness practice....

What is body building? When anybody mentions body building, it’s only natural to think of big, muscly men with veins popping out of their humungous muscles and perfectly tanned skin, but is that the be all and end all of body building? The answer to...

While it’s important to regularly exercise our entire body to maintain its overall health and control our weight, you shouldn’t just be giving your legs a workout. Having good upper body strength is equally, if not more, important and its’s easy to build up by...

Staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown? Or maybe you’re after general ways to exercise without having to pay for expensive gym memberships or equipment? Luckily, there are numerous different workout routines which target the major muscles in your body and require absolutely nothing except...

Bulking powders are BIG business within the world of bodybuilding, as they’re essentially used to help people ‘bulk’ up their muscle mass.1 Also known as protein powders, bulking powders aren’t just for bodybuilders, they’re used far and wide by people who want to achieve their...

More and more people are discovering the benefits of making their own protein bars at home. Try it – you may never go back to buying them! 3 benefits of making your own protein bars  You can control what goes in them Make your own...

Many people associate strong, muscular arms and shoulders with masculinity.1 Having said that, humans come in all shapes and sizes, and before you enter into any decision to try to change your body shape, it is important to really believe that you are wonderful as...

Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or simply want to improve your workouts, you might have already come across resistance bands. These handy pieces of equipment were used initially in physical therapy to help patients recover from injuries. However, they are becoming increasingly common in our...

What is satiety?  Satiety (pronounced say-tie-itty in case you were wondering) is something of a buzzword in nutrition and weight loss. However, like many concepts touted as hot new ways to achieve weight loss, the idea of satiety is an in-built biological system as old...

It’s time to work out, but you can’t seem to move from your cosy position on the sofa. You’re not sure if you have the energy and might sit this one out… Sound familiar? This scenario is a common workout saboteur. It doesn’t have to...