Can You Train Safely During Pregnancy? It is important to exercise during pregnancy in order to maintain good health and fitness for the mother as well as her baby. Statistics show that 49.6% pregnant women in England have an overweight or obesity problem. Weight gain can be caused by pregnancy, with up to 20% of women
Menopause Supporting Women For Lifelong Health In part two of our series on menopause, we examined the physiological changes that take place during and after the menopause. We’ve helped many women overcome menopause, and create positive health after this change. This final part of this series will tell you all you need to about navigating the menopause
What Is The Best Way To Measure Progress In A Body Transformation? Have you ever stepped on the weighing scale after eating a few more carbs, and noticed your weight increase? Have you ever wondered why your weight increases in the days leading up to your period? You may feel frustrated by the fluctuations on the scale.
Ramadan Training And Diet Tips For Muslim Personal Trainers Ramadan is a difficult time for many Muslims in the world when it comes maintaining their health and fitness. You do not have to completely abandon your fitness and health goals. Here is a guide that covers all the advice and strategies we offer to our
Obesity – Is It Personal? We are currently in the middle of a pandemic – but we’re not talking about COVID-19. Since 1975, the obesity rate has nearly tripled. In 2016, over 2.1 billion people are overweight or obese. We live in a culture of blame, where people are quick to point the finger at others
Weight Lifting Is Good For Children. Parents who are worried about their children’s safety often ask us this question. They want to keep them active, but they don’t want the risk of injury. What is the answer? Yes! Strength training is beneficial for children, despite what you may have heard. However, there are a few cautions.
Rest Day Morning Routine This is my Rest Day morning routine. Rest Day means different things to people (and runners). The rest day I take depends on whether I am training for a half-marathon or a full marathon, and the difficulty of my training plan. In the last few months, I have been running five days a
Why Do I Exercise But Not Lose Weight? Why am I not losing weight despite my exercise? It can be frustrating to work hard at the gym but not see any weight loss. Exercise doesn’t always lead to weight loss, despite what it may seem like. Three questions to ask yourself… 1. Do you have a
Where To Find The Best Vegetarian Sources Of Protein We have a variety of meatless protein sources that are both healthy and tasty. Eggs The medium egg contains 6g of proteins, omega 3, selenium and other nutrients. Add some egg whites to an omelette and you can boost the protein even more. Egg whites contain