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Does it get harder to stay in shape the older you get?
“I used to be able to eat that no problem and be in great shape, now if I even look at a Malteser bun I get fat ” “It was all grand until I hit 40, then it just became a constant struggle to keep weight off.” Does this sound like you? Could it be your metabolism...
Our 4 Top Tips to Get Through Half Term
With the kids off school for half term, life can become a bit more hectic. Routine goes to pot and your usual well planned week becomes the victim. So what can you do this half term to keep active, stick to your nutrition plan and not fall off the wagon? 1. Get...
How would your body deal with the unexpected?
“If I wasn’t as fit as I am due to the training, the doc said I might not of survived the stroke.” “If I wasn’t as strong as I am, I would of been a lot worse off after that fall.” “I may not be losing weight, but I’d be an awful lot heavier if I wasn’t training and...
Why it’s OK to yo-yo diet
Do you find yourself super motivated, eating perfect, meal prepping, getting out for regular walks, training well, feeling good, then BANG Off the wagon. Motivation is nowhere to be found. Old habits creep back in All of a sudden it’s not going so well. What can you...
Exercising Through Pregnancy
Thankfully there is sufficient evidence to show that it’s safe and very beneficial to exercise through a pregnancy, it will likely make your pregnancy easier and your post natal recovery quicker. 150 minutes of exercise per week has amazing benefits and helps prepare...
Exercise for the mind
We all know that exercise is great for our body but what isn’t talked about enough is the benefits of regular exercise for our mental health Regular physical activity can improve your mood, sleep, thinking and general sense of well-being and outlook on life. To feel...
Stuck for ideas of where to walk?
With the winter months creeping in we have found people don’t have the same desire to go climbing up the Mournes and would prefer a walk they can enjoy the scenery but avoid the “mucky paths” As we all know, the benefits of fresh air and nature are priceless, so...
Work life balance, are you getting it right?
Is this something you struggle with? Do you know how to switch off? Are you the kind of person who can’t say ‘no’ when asked to do a favour, a helpful task or a job? Taking too much on can be overwhelming. It can start to wear you down. BURNOUT is a real thing....
5 tips for training yourself in the gym
1. Time your rest periods For most sets, your rest period will be between 60-120secs. The lower end of this if you’re lifting lighter, the higher end if you’re doing lower reps and lifting heavier generally. It’s easy to get distracted on your phone, talking to...
Back from holidays or struggling to get out of holiday mode?
This is something many people can struggle with! Perhaps before your holiday you were working really hard to look your best. Then you went away and really enjoyed yourself food, drink and company! The thought of coming home back to responsibilities, work and back into...