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I get asked this question a lot so thought id do a deep dive and answer some questions around whether its safe to train while you have your period?! As women, we all know that our menstrual cycle can bring on a range of different feelings and experiences. Some days we may feel energetic and motivated, while others we may feel fatigued and unmotivated. It’s normal to wonder how your menstrual cycle affects your ability to exercise, and whether it’s safe to continue with your u

Being a mum is a full-time job that occupies every minute of the day. With so much to do, it can be challenging to find time for yourself, let alone a fitness routine. However, workout time doesn't have to be sacrificed; you can still achieve your fitness goals while nailing motherhood! In this ultimate guide, we'll provide insights on how you can maximize your mommy-time and create an effective workout routine. Schedule your workout into your day: As mums, you need to make a

Weight loss can be a struggle and it’s no wonder why dieting is so popular - who doesn't like the idea of simply taking something off the menu and magically losing those extra kilos? Unfortunately, if this were true, we would see fewer people trying to slim down unsuccessfully after every new fad craze. What health conscious mums often don’t realise is that NO DIETS WORK in isolation. We all know how hard it is to maintain quick fix regimes for any length of time; achieving l

I had a great conversation with my sister and dad around health and what it meant to both of them and thought it would be a great topic for this weeks blog to help explain how health differs from one person too another. We all know that health is important, but what exactly does it mean? For some, it might mean eating more organic and natural foods, while for others, it may require following a strict regimen due to medical conditions. In this blog post, we will dive deeper i

A new study has come out about exercise and your risk for developing COVID … … and ZERO major news networks have covered it so far. This info can help you change your life and the lives of people you know, plus it’ll take less than two minutes to read. In South Korea, researchers found that working out REDUCES your risk of getting Covid-19. Here’s a direct link to the study: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2021/07/21/bjsports-2021-104203 The study evaluated 76,395 people t

Summer Weight Loss Trap One guaranteed way to fail is to look for a "short cut" weight loss method or diet. You know what I mean: the type of program that promises "a fast effortless way to reduce weight". In my experience, none of these diets or pills actually work, and the medical evidence is quite clear: the maximum rate of sustainable fat loss is between 300-500g per week, perhaps a little more if you are obese. Besides, if a brilliant scientist did manage to concoct a fo

Searching for a new diet that works? If you’re a habitual dieter, wouldn’t it be nice to stop changing diets? Is there a diet that actually works? Everyone has a habit or a vice. Some people smoke. Some people bite their fingernails. Some people can’t resist having a piece of chocolate before bed time, and others snore when they sleep. Others are habitual dieters, always looking for a new diet that promises astonishing results. How many new diet plans have you tried? Some peo

When you think about weight loss, what do you think of first? Which aspects of weight loss are important, which are essential, and which ones can you take or leave? You be the judge. Once you begin to move beyond basic background information, you begin to realize that there's more to weight loss than you may have first thought. It probably comes to you as naturally as breathing—the art of eating. However, you might never have been taught to eat well. This is critically im

Understanding your body requirements is an invaluable tool for developing fitness. Your daily body requirements include vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. Vitamins and minerals are the elements that are necessary for chemical reactions that unlock energy or enable growth. Although your body can store some vitamins, a regular daily intake is important because some of the most vital vitamins, B and C, are water-soluble, so are quickly flushed out of the system. • It's impor

If someone is telling you that you can shed those kilos in a short time by following their amazing program - they are most definitely lying to you. - Did they tell you how long the results last or how you will improve mentally? - Did they tell you that as soon as you go back to a sustainable way of eating that your body will go back with you? - What will you learn along the way? - How will you grow and what tools and skills will you take aw