General Health & Fitness

What is HIIT?

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High intensity interval training or HIIT as it is commonly known is something that’s become hugely popular in recent years, but what exactly is it? We’ve all heard that it provides many benefits, but with so much effort involved it can often scare people away from trying it. However, in our blog we’re here to explain not only what HIIT is, along with its benefits, but why it is also something that everyone can get involved in. So, let’s get started with the simple answer to what HIIT is all about.

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A Quick Guide to Endurance Training

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When we exercise, we often hear about building endurance, but what does that actually mean and how do we do it? This blog will provide a brief overview of exactly what endurance training is, the different types of endurance training and what exercises help. We’ll also run through some of the benefits that enhancing your endurance can provide. So, let’s jump right in.

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5 Simple Steps to Boost Your Recovery

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When it comes to fitness, we are constantly hearing that we need to give our all during every workout to be as fit as possible, which is a key factor in reaching your fitness goals. However, an area that lacks respect is that of recovery. While it is important to push yourself in your workouts, it’s equally important to allow your body the time it needs to refuel, in order to hit your next workout just as hard and we’ve got some top tips on how to make the most of your recovery time. We’ve put together five key ways that you can boost your recovery after each workout, so let’s jump right in.

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What Are the Benefits of Meal Planning?

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Life can be a stressful and busy thing as you try to balance everything from your job to children’s routines, meeting with friends to getting your workouts in, all of which takes time as well as effort. However, what if there was a way to not only save time but also help you reduce stress and even help you improve your fitness regime! That’s exactly what meal planning can do! In this blog we’ll give a brief overview of what meal planning is, how to implement a meal plan and some key benefits that meal planning brings with it.

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5 Reasons Adults Should Learn to Swim

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Swimming is often viewed as something people learn as a skill when they are younger and is overlooked as people move through life. However, whether it’s due to the fact that you never had interest in swimming as a child or had a bad experience in the water, learning how to swim as an adult should be a priority. Swimming holds the keys to a number of benefits in life no matter what age you are. In this blog we’ve put together five top reasons you should pick up swimming as an adult no matter your ability in the water, so read on to learn more.

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Strength Training for the Older Adult

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As we age, maintaining strong bones becomes essential for preserving mobility, independence and quality of life. The National Institute of Aging in the USA indicate that about 30% of adults over age 70 have trouble with walking, getting up out of a chair or climbing stairs. In addition to making everyday tasks difficult, mobility limitations are also linked to higher rates of falls, chronic disease, nursing home admission, and mortality.

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What to Expect From an InBody Analysis

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Staying at the top of your fitness game or simply achieving your fitness goals can be difficult with so much information out there. However, for many tracking progress has been one of the hardest elements as sometimes we feel the number on the scale or in a BMI measurement doesn’t reflect all the work we’ve put in. The truth is that’s because these ways of measurement are outdated, as neither takes into account how much muscle you’ve gained, fat you’ve lost, water you’re carrying, it’s simply a calculation of pure weight. That’s where InBody comes in as the best way to truly understand your body and all the work you’ve been doing, so here’s a quick breakdown of all you need to know about an InBody Analysis.

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Debunking Common Nutrition Myths – Part 1

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Nutrition is one of the most vital components in staying fit and healthy, however, there is a lot of information to take in surrounding it, with a huge amount being myth. To save you from wasting time trying to find out what’s true and what’s false we’re here to help. Over the space of a few blogs, we’ll delve into common myths we often hear about nutritional needs and tell you the truth. So, without taking any more time out of your day let’s get started by busting five common nutritional myths.

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Top Tips on Losing Core Fat

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It’s an area of the body that nearly everyone is conscious of, their core. Whether it’s simply for appearance, athletic performance or anything in between, our core is something people worry about and it’s no wonder that there’s millions of pieces about weight lose and core strength across the internet. However, much of the focus of core fat is on either exercising or dieting, but the truth is that to really make an impact you need to have a good combination of both elements. So, in this blog we’re going to break down some of the best exercise and nutritional tips we have to help you reach your core goals.

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5 Ways to Build Confidence in the Water

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No matter your age or ability, it can be hard to have confidence in any walk of life, but one area that many people suffer a real lack of confidence is swimming, however, we’re here to change that. Swimming is a fantastic way to keep fit through a low impact exercise as well as being a life saving skill that everyone should know. While it is great to develop these skills as you grow up, sometimes that simply isn’t possible or a sense of fear held you back, but it’s never too late to begin discovering the joy swimming can provide. So, to help we’ve put together six of our top tips on how to build your confidence in the water, whether you seek to become an Olympic Champion or simply want to enjoy a dip in the pool while on holidays, let’s dive in.

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What Are Low Impact Exercises?

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We often hear about low impact verses high impact workouts, but what exactly is a low impact workout? Throughout this blog we’re going to give you the quick run down as to not only what low impact exercises are, but also the benefits of them. As well as that we will bring you through a few examples of low impact exercises and how you can integrate them into your fitness routines. So, let’s jump right into the world of low impact exercises.

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4 Reasons to Start a Personalised Fitness Programme

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Getting started on your fitness journey or progressing to a higher level of fitness can be confusing with so much information out there regarding health and fitness. However, instead of mining through the vast amounts of social media videos or tips from people who have completed their own fitness goals online, it is best to talk to the experts. Fitness instructors have a bank of knowledge regarding all things fitness and that’s why they are the ideal people to turn to in order to achieve your fitness targets as they can help cater a fitness programme just for you. So, with that in mind, and if you need any more convincing here are four top reasons you should get a personalised fitness programme from a fitness professional.

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