Everyone is looking for the best type of workout training, whether it’s focusing on cardio sessions, pushing through weightlifting reps, homing in on mobility, but the reality unfortunately, is that when it comes to fitness there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. However, one method is taking the fitness community by storm recently and that’s hybrid training. From […]
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Staying fit and healthy feels great, but like with most things, there can come a point when it doesn’t have quite the same positive impact as it once did. There are several reasons that this can occur, however, the most common of which is fitness burnout. When it hits, it can be difficult to even think of going to the gym or hopping in the pool for a swim, let alone actually doing it, but fear not, we’re here to help. In this blog, we’ll run through four quick tips on how to ensure you never suffer from fitness burnout again.
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We all know the benefits of swimming for both our physical and mental health, however, unlike other forms of exercise, swimming needs a little more preparation in advance. Whereas you can simply throw on your gym gear and head for a run or a cycle, swimming isn’t that easy, but it’s worth the extra bit of effort. With that in mind, we’ve put together a quick checklist of everything you’ll need to consider before heading for any swim. So, without wasting any more time, let’s dive right in.
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As the world of fitness continues to change, with new trends coming and going, one thing remains integral to success – recovery. All the lengths of the pool, kilometres on the treadmill, or reps on weight machines are only worthwhile by actively including recovery in your routine. There’s plenty of different ways to recover but in general the 4 Rs are the basis to achieving your goals and they are rehydrate, refuel, repair, rest. So, let’s dive right into what each of these entails.
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We hear about the importance of nutrition each and every day, but there’s so much talk, it can be hard to separate the truth from the lies. So, we’re back to help with the second instalment of debunking common nutrition myths. For anyone looking for our first instalment you can read through it here before or after you read through this blog as it’s packed with the facts about certain nutrition misconceptions. Now, let’s not waste any more time and bust some more common nutrition myths.
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While getting up and working out is obviously essential in reaching your fitness goals, the role of nutrition cannot be underestimated. Having a balanced workout routine, sleep schedule, etc, can all be undone or enhanced by what you fuel your body with. In this blog we’re going to give you a quick guide on what types of food you should include in your diet, what they do and good examples of what foods you can look for when planning your meals for the week. So, let’s get started on breaking down the key food categories you need in a healthy diet while working out.
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Whether you’re a swimmer yourself or not, you should definitely teach your child to swim. Swimming is an activity that is not only fun but can save a person’s life. While we encourage people of all ages to learn how to swim, especially if you are an adult who never has, the earlier you start the better. There’s so many benefits in picking up the skill of swimming, but for now here’s a few of the standouts for your child.
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Beginning your fitness journey or starting back after a while away can be both exciting as well as daunting. With that in mind people often have the best intentions when kicking off their fitness adventure before ultimately giving up due to a lack of motivation, results or a combination of things. However, we’re here to help you get started on your fitness mission and stick to it with some simple tips. In this blog we’ll run through six considerations to make to ensure you achieve your ultimate fitness goals, so let’s jump right in.
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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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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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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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Use Aura Leisure’s free protein calculator to discover exactly how much protein your body needs per day to build muscle, lose weight, or stay strong and healthy.
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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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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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