ABS BLAST 9:30-10am
METAFIT 10-10:30am
All classes are £3.50 or do two classes for just £5!
Who's with me?!?! LETS DO IT!
Get the week off to a great start!
Sunday 8 June 2014
Monday Morning Classes at The Hollymere
Monday Mornings Classes at The Hollymere, Ellesmere Port (CH65 2HH) are:-
ABS BLAST 9:30-10am
METAFIT 10-10:30am
All classes are £3.50 or do two classes for just £5!
Who's with me?!?! LETS DO IT!
Get the week off to a great start!
ABS BLAST 9:30-10am
METAFIT 10-10:30am
All classes are £3.50 or do two classes for just £5!
Who's with me?!?! LETS DO IT!
Get the week off to a great start!
Friday 6 June 2014
Saturday Morning Classes!
Start the weekend in the right way and get yourself down to Elton Community Centre (CH2 4PU), classes are:-
METAFIT 8:45-9:15am
ABS BLAST 9:15-9:45am
INSANITY 9:45-10:35am
All classes are £3.50 or do two for just £5!
ITS TIME TO GET IN SHAPE AND FEEL GOOD FOR SUMMER!!!
Friday Morning Classes!
This Mornings classes at The Hollymere, Ellesmere Port (CH65 2HH) are:-
Metafit 9-9:30am
Total Tone 9:30-10:30am
All classes are £3.50 or do to two for £5!
Remember...
(picture found on pintrest)
Metafit 9-9:30am
Total Tone 9:30-10:30am
All classes are £3.50 or do to two for £5!
Remember...
(picture found on pintrest)
Thursday 5 June 2014
Tonights Classes!!! METAFIT FIX!
Get your METAFIT fix tonight at EPIC Leisure
Centre (Ellesmere Port) times are 6:30-7pm and 7:15-7:45pm.
LETS GET FIT!!!
LETS GET FIT!!!
Tuesday 3 June 2014
Eat Breakfast Like a King!
A lot of people ask me "what should I eat for breakfast" or they tell me that they don't eat breakfast at all! Well today I'm going tell you why eating a breakfast is important and how it can aid weight loss and also why it is beneficial to get a source of protein in there.
So first of all what did you have for breakfast today....?
A lot of you will answer one of the following:-
(a)cereal
(b)toast
(c)nothing!
As you can see theres not a bit of protein in sight and this is typical of most of the population, everyone is in a rush these days but if I told you that you could lose weight from eating breakfast would that make you get up 5 minutes earlier to get some breakie down you? - it works for me!
Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and its true! (There's science to back this up.) If you don't eat a breakfast or you eat one of the examples above (mainly carbohydrates) you are setting yourself up for a mid-morning crash and some serious hunger pangs by mid-day. This is when you will again reach for something carbohydrate based or something high in sugar and the effect this has on the body is not good. It releases way too much sugar into the bloodstream and so the body reacts by producing the hormone insulin to counteract the sudden rush of blood sugar. Insulin is a fat storing hormone and if we are trying to slim down this is not what we want a lot of! This is called the Insulin Spike.
OK, So Why Eat Protein At Breakfast?
A high protein breakfast can give you all the perfect start to your day. Eating it at breakfast is great for fueling up after a long nights sleep. Protein will make you feel full and satisfied for longer and it does this in two ways (1) by reducing the rise in blood sugar - which means you don't get that Insulin Spike which I talked about above and (2) it stays in your stomach for longer simply because it takes the body longer to digest it which means you feel fuller for longer and are less likely to snack on high sugary foods or carbohydrate based foods...leading to the aid of weight loss!
Also if we think about this logically when do we require the most energy...at the start of the day, right? as we have the WHOLE DAY to get through!!! So doesn't it make sense to start your day by fueling your bodies with something thats going to get you feeling energized and feeling good! I guarantee you will end up being more productive with your day if you give it ago. We all eat the wrong way round, is this you...
Breakfast - toast/cereal/nothing
Mid Morning Snack - biscuit
Lunch - Sandwich, apple, crisps
Afternoon Snack - chocolate bar (I'm feeling tired and need some energy now)
Tea - Spaghetti Bolognese/Chicken,Veg, New Potatoes etc
Yes? I guarantee you feel tired and lethargic around 3pm in the afternoon and you are just waiting to finish work for the day. But look at that food diary which is the biggest meal? The evening meal when we require the least amount of energy, I'm hoping that you are seeing my trail of thought now. See my diagram below:
My friend here wasn't very happy when he ate a small breakfast and a large evening meal and he found he stored a lot of fat around his mid section. When he changed the way he ate i.e. eating a bigger protein based breakfast and reducing his portion sizes throughout the day he was a lot happier and found he became a lot more lean and had soooo much more energy!
Adding a source of protein to each main meal will help you dramatically, keep carbohydrates to good sources i.e. veggies, salads, switch white potato for sweet potato and try to cut out all processed white food products i.e. bread, pasta rice...if you want to keep pasta in your diet try and cut down the amount you eat and opt for brown gluten free the the same with rice or stick to basmati rice another substitute for rice is Quinoa. Good fats are essential in your diets you can get these in by adding in things like avocado, nuts and seeds and olives.
Good Sources of Protein For Breakfast:-
1. Eggs!
So simple and versatile i have eggs practically every single morning examples:-
Omelet (3 eggs) with mixed veg and ham/chicken etc
Scrambled eggs (2 eggs) and spinach/peppers/tomatoes/mushrooms
Poached Eggs (2 eggs) with spinach
2 poached/scrambled eggs with avocado
Boiled eggs - perfect for on the go!
2. Meat!
Examples are:-
2 bacon with spinach and tomato
2 sausages with spinach and tomato
Slices of Ham/Chicken with scrambled eggs
2 bacon with poached eggs and spinach
2 Sausages with scrambled/poached egg, tomato and mushrooms (great on the weekend!)
3. Yoghurt!
Non-Fat Greek Yoghurt with mixed berries - you could also add a scoop of protein (I recommend vanilla flavor)
4. Happy Cakes!
Recipe is already on my blog but why not add a scoop of protein to the mixture to up that protein intake :)
5. Leftovers!
Yep thats what i said leftovers! On a monday morning when your in a rush pick at some of that leftover meat from the roast the day before...perfect source of protein :)
Here's a picture of what I ate for my breakfast today it was delicious...
Scrambled eggs, mixed peppers and tomatoes - I seasoned my veg with a little salt and pepper and some chili flakes! and had a green tea on the side.
Another good reason to up your protein intake in your diet is it is necessary for healthy skin, nails, hair, muscles, cartilage and blood! It helps build and repair bodily tissues and is used to produce hormones and enzymes...its pretty good really!
Well I hope I have given you something to think about and hopefully you won't be skipping breakfast again and will be getting some protein in there.
So first of all what did you have for breakfast today....?
A lot of you will answer one of the following:-
(a)cereal
(b)toast
(c)nothing!
As you can see theres not a bit of protein in sight and this is typical of most of the population, everyone is in a rush these days but if I told you that you could lose weight from eating breakfast would that make you get up 5 minutes earlier to get some breakie down you? - it works for me!
Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and its true! (There's science to back this up.) If you don't eat a breakfast or you eat one of the examples above (mainly carbohydrates) you are setting yourself up for a mid-morning crash and some serious hunger pangs by mid-day. This is when you will again reach for something carbohydrate based or something high in sugar and the effect this has on the body is not good. It releases way too much sugar into the bloodstream and so the body reacts by producing the hormone insulin to counteract the sudden rush of blood sugar. Insulin is a fat storing hormone and if we are trying to slim down this is not what we want a lot of! This is called the Insulin Spike.
OK, So Why Eat Protein At Breakfast?
A high protein breakfast can give you all the perfect start to your day. Eating it at breakfast is great for fueling up after a long nights sleep. Protein will make you feel full and satisfied for longer and it does this in two ways (1) by reducing the rise in blood sugar - which means you don't get that Insulin Spike which I talked about above and (2) it stays in your stomach for longer simply because it takes the body longer to digest it which means you feel fuller for longer and are less likely to snack on high sugary foods or carbohydrate based foods...leading to the aid of weight loss!
Also if we think about this logically when do we require the most energy...at the start of the day, right? as we have the WHOLE DAY to get through!!! So doesn't it make sense to start your day by fueling your bodies with something thats going to get you feeling energized and feeling good! I guarantee you will end up being more productive with your day if you give it ago. We all eat the wrong way round, is this you...
Breakfast - toast/cereal/nothing
Mid Morning Snack - biscuit
Lunch - Sandwich, apple, crisps
Afternoon Snack - chocolate bar (I'm feeling tired and need some energy now)
Tea - Spaghetti Bolognese/Chicken,Veg, New Potatoes etc
Yes? I guarantee you feel tired and lethargic around 3pm in the afternoon and you are just waiting to finish work for the day. But look at that food diary which is the biggest meal? The evening meal when we require the least amount of energy, I'm hoping that you are seeing my trail of thought now. See my diagram below:
My friend here wasn't very happy when he ate a small breakfast and a large evening meal and he found he stored a lot of fat around his mid section. When he changed the way he ate i.e. eating a bigger protein based breakfast and reducing his portion sizes throughout the day he was a lot happier and found he became a lot more lean and had soooo much more energy!
Adding a source of protein to each main meal will help you dramatically, keep carbohydrates to good sources i.e. veggies, salads, switch white potato for sweet potato and try to cut out all processed white food products i.e. bread, pasta rice...if you want to keep pasta in your diet try and cut down the amount you eat and opt for brown gluten free the the same with rice or stick to basmati rice another substitute for rice is Quinoa. Good fats are essential in your diets you can get these in by adding in things like avocado, nuts and seeds and olives.
Good Sources of Protein For Breakfast:-
1. Eggs!
So simple and versatile i have eggs practically every single morning examples:-
Omelet (3 eggs) with mixed veg and ham/chicken etc
Scrambled eggs (2 eggs) and spinach/peppers/tomatoes/mushrooms
Poached Eggs (2 eggs) with spinach
2 poached/scrambled eggs with avocado
Boiled eggs - perfect for on the go!
2. Meat!
Examples are:-
2 bacon with spinach and tomato
2 sausages with spinach and tomato
Slices of Ham/Chicken with scrambled eggs
2 bacon with poached eggs and spinach
2 Sausages with scrambled/poached egg, tomato and mushrooms (great on the weekend!)
3. Yoghurt!
Non-Fat Greek Yoghurt with mixed berries - you could also add a scoop of protein (I recommend vanilla flavor)
4. Happy Cakes!
Recipe is already on my blog but why not add a scoop of protein to the mixture to up that protein intake :)
5. Leftovers!
Yep thats what i said leftovers! On a monday morning when your in a rush pick at some of that leftover meat from the roast the day before...perfect source of protein :)
Here's a picture of what I ate for my breakfast today it was delicious...
Scrambled eggs, mixed peppers and tomatoes - I seasoned my veg with a little salt and pepper and some chili flakes! and had a green tea on the side.
Another good reason to up your protein intake in your diet is it is necessary for healthy skin, nails, hair, muscles, cartilage and blood! It helps build and repair bodily tissues and is used to produce hormones and enzymes...its pretty good really!
Well I hope I have given you something to think about and hopefully you won't be skipping breakfast again and will be getting some protein in there.
Sunday 1 June 2014
Over Night Oats
Do you sometimes struggle for time in the mornings and end up skipping breakfast? We all do it, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day so here is my Over Night Oats recipe which can help when your in a rush and it literally takes 5 mins to make ready for the next day so you can just grab and go :)
Ingredients:
40g of natural rolled oats (gluten free if you can)
Coconut Milk/Almond Milk/Rice Milk (I have used coconut milk in mine)
Mixed Berries (I use frozen)
Honey (to taste)
Cinnamon (optional/to taste)
You can also add a scoop of unflavoured protein if you wish to.
Method:
Measure out your oats and pop into a bowl.
Add the coconut milk and stir.
(Add your protein in here and stir into the mixture - you will need to add more milk if you add protein as it thickens up the mixture. I have used protein in the pics below)
Then add your mixed berries and stir.
Then add your cinnamon and honey and stir.
Cover up your oats and pop in the fridge (or you can leave it out on the side) ready for the next day!
Simple as that! Now there is no excuse to miss breakfast...and its really good.
Enjoy :)
Ingredients:
40g of natural rolled oats (gluten free if you can)
Coconut Milk/Almond Milk/Rice Milk (I have used coconut milk in mine)
Mixed Berries (I use frozen)
Honey (to taste)
Cinnamon (optional/to taste)
You can also add a scoop of unflavoured protein if you wish to.
Method:
Measure out your oats and pop into a bowl.
Add the coconut milk and stir.
(Add your protein in here and stir into the mixture - you will need to add more milk if you add protein as it thickens up the mixture. I have used protein in the pics below)
Then add your mixed berries and stir.
Then add your cinnamon and honey and stir.
Cover up your oats and pop in the fridge (or you can leave it out on the side) ready for the next day!
Simple as that! Now there is no excuse to miss breakfast...and its really good.
Enjoy :)
NEW CLASS TIMETABLE!!!
More classes have now been added to the Timetable beginning this week!
WEDNESDAYS at The Hollymere, Ellesmere Port (CH65 2HH) we have:-
METAFIT 6-6:30pm
INSANITY 6:30-7:20pm
FRIDAYS at The Hollymere, Ellesmere Port (CH65 2HH) we have:-
METAFIT 9-9:30am
TOTAL TONE 9:30-10:30am
SATURDAYS at Elton Community Centre (CH2 4PU) we have:-
METAFIT 8:45-9:15am
ABS BLAST 9:15-9:45am
INSANITY 9:45-10:35am
We will be adding more to this over the next couple of weeks so keep checking in!!!
All classes are £3.50 or do two classes back to back for just £5!
Pick your classes and LETS GET FIT! See you there :)
WEDNESDAYS at The Hollymere, Ellesmere Port (CH65 2HH) we have:-
METAFIT 6-6:30pm
INSANITY 6:30-7:20pm
FRIDAYS at The Hollymere, Ellesmere Port (CH65 2HH) we have:-
METAFIT 9-9:30am
TOTAL TONE 9:30-10:30am
SATURDAYS at Elton Community Centre (CH2 4PU) we have:-
METAFIT 8:45-9:15am
ABS BLAST 9:15-9:45am
INSANITY 9:45-10:35am
We will be adding more to this over the next couple of weeks so keep checking in!!!
All classes are £3.50 or do two classes back to back for just £5!
Pick your classes and LETS GET FIT! See you there :)
Friday 30 May 2014
Green Smoothie!
Are you struggling to get them greens into your daily eating plan?
Well hopefully this will make it easier and is a great start to your day...a Green Smoothie!
Sounds horrible right?...Well heres a recipe that doesn't taste at all like green veg, its refreshing and zesty!
Why not give it ago?
Green Smoothie
Ingredients
1 Cup of Spinach Leaves (or you can do a mix of kale and spinach)
1 Green Apple
Juice from 1 Lime
2 tablespoons of Greek Yoghurt
1 Cup of Chilled Water
Method
Put all of your ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth...Easy!
Enjoy :)
Well hopefully this will make it easier and is a great start to your day...a Green Smoothie!
Sounds horrible right?...Well heres a recipe that doesn't taste at all like green veg, its refreshing and zesty!
Why not give it ago?
Green Smoothie
Ingredients
1 Cup of Spinach Leaves (or you can do a mix of kale and spinach)
1 Green Apple
Juice from 1 Lime
2 tablespoons of Greek Yoghurt
1 Cup of Chilled Water
Method
Put all of your ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth...Easy!
Enjoy :)
Guilt Free Treats...Not So Naughty Balls!
This morning I have been busy in the kitchen rustling up some guilt free treats for my Saturday Morning Fitness Crew, I haven't come up with a name for them yet I'm going to leave that up to my lovely Clients tomorrow morning so the name for these yummy treats will be posted up tomorrow :)
Anyway heres the recipe!
Makes approx. 26 balls
Ingredients:-
66g Sultanas
200g Dates
66g Pumpkin Seeds
66g Sunflower Seeds
Drizzle of Honey - to taste
2 teaspoons of Cocoa Powder
(Decoration - Coconut and a mix of Linseed, Goji Berries, Sunflower seeds)
Method:-
Measure out the ingredients.
Soak your dates in water for around 15mins to soften.
After the 15mins drain the dates and put all of the ingredients into your food processor.
Blend until it turns into a sticky mixture.
Then roll into small ball shapes and place onto to some baking paper or a plate.
Then when you have rolled all the mixture into the ball like shapes make a little heaped mixture of Coconut and the Linseed, Goji Berry, Sunflower Seed mix. Roll your balls in the mixture for decoration.
And there you go a totally guilt free treat thats yummy and sure to hit them sweet cravings!
Enjoy!
Anyway heres the recipe!
Makes approx. 26 balls
Ingredients:-
66g Sultanas
200g Dates
66g Pumpkin Seeds
66g Sunflower Seeds
Drizzle of Honey - to taste
2 teaspoons of Cocoa Powder
(Decoration - Coconut and a mix of Linseed, Goji Berries, Sunflower seeds)
Method:-
Measure out the ingredients.
Soak your dates in water for around 15mins to soften.
After the 15mins drain the dates and put all of the ingredients into your food processor.
Blend until it turns into a sticky mixture.
Then roll into small ball shapes and place onto to some baking paper or a plate.
Then when you have rolled all the mixture into the ball like shapes make a little heaped mixture of Coconut and the Linseed, Goji Berry, Sunflower Seed mix. Roll your balls in the mixture for decoration.
And there you go a totally guilt free treat thats yummy and sure to hit them sweet cravings!
Enjoy!
Sunday 25 May 2014
Monday 26th May - classes
Tomorrow morning I am doing two classes at The Hollymere, Ellesmere Port (CH66 1PS) they are...
ABS BLAST 9 - 9:30am
METAFIT 9:30 - 10am
£3 a class or do both for £5!
Come on down :)
See you there!!!
ABS BLAST 9 - 9:30am
METAFIT 9:30 - 10am
£3 a class or do both for £5!
Come on down :)
See you there!!!
Saturday 24 May 2014
NEW CLASS ADDED!!!
Ok so as of next Saturday (31st May 2014) we have a new class added to our Saturday Morning Timetable...INSANITY!!!
So the timetable will be...
METAFIT 8:45 - 9:15am
ABS BLAST 9:15 - 9:45am
INSANITY 9:45 - 10:35am - Are you ready to DIG DEEP!!!
Choose your class and lets get in serious shape!
More venues and classes coming your way shortly...WATCH THIS SPACE!!!
So the timetable will be...
METAFIT 8:45 - 9:15am
ABS BLAST 9:15 - 9:45am
INSANITY 9:45 - 10:35am - Are you ready to DIG DEEP!!!
Choose your class and lets get in serious shape!
More venues and classes coming your way shortly...WATCH THIS SPACE!!!
Friday 23 May 2014
SATURDAY MORNINGS CLASSES
Tomorrow's Classes at Elton Community Centre (CH2 4PU) are:-
METAFIT 8:45am - 9:15am
High Intensity Bodyweight Training Class aimed to seriously sculpt your body!
ABS BLAST 9:15am - 9:45am
Time to target those abs and get bikini body ready!
LETS DO THIS!!!
See you all there :)
METAFIT 8:45am - 9:15am
High Intensity Bodyweight Training Class aimed to seriously sculpt your body!
ABS BLAST 9:15am - 9:45am
Time to target those abs and get bikini body ready!
LETS DO THIS!!!
See you all there :)
Monday 12 May 2014
INSANITY INSTRUCTOR!!!
Yesterday I completed the INSANITY Instructor Training Course and I cannot wait to unleash this amazing workout on you all very soon!!!! Its time to Dig Deep!
Heres a pic from the group that qualified yesterday, it was a great day!
Heres a pic from the group that qualified yesterday, it was a great day!
Sunday 11 May 2014
HAPPY CAKES
At the moment I have a really sweet tooth...you know the feeling right? Thought so....sooooo to stop me reaching for them high in sugar naughty treats I make these little beauties and they are delicious!!! They can be eaten as a breakfast or as a dessert, have a go I guarantee you will love them.
INGREDIENTS:
1 banana
1 egg
Cinnamon to taste (optional)
Mixed Berries
Coconut Oil/Olive Oil
Makes approx. 3 Happy Cakes
METHOD:
Whisk your egg and mash your banana then mix the two together. Then add as much or as little cinnamon (or none at all if you do not like it) to the mixture and stir. Heat your frying pan to a medium heat and heat the coconut oil (ideally coconut oil but if you don't have this then olive oil is fine). Then pour your mixture into the frying pan into small circle like shapes. Then add as many berries as you like to the pancakes. Flip and cook on both sides and hey presto you have yourself a Happy Cake! Enjoy!
SERVING OPTIONS:
You can eat these as they are which is yummy in it's self or for extra indulgence (but still very good for you) you can add a drizzle of honey and a dollop of greek yoghurt...delicious!!!
INGREDIENTS:
1 banana
1 egg
Cinnamon to taste (optional)
Mixed Berries
Coconut Oil/Olive Oil
Makes approx. 3 Happy Cakes
METHOD:
Whisk your egg and mash your banana then mix the two together. Then add as much or as little cinnamon (or none at all if you do not like it) to the mixture and stir. Heat your frying pan to a medium heat and heat the coconut oil (ideally coconut oil but if you don't have this then olive oil is fine). Then pour your mixture into the frying pan into small circle like shapes. Then add as many berries as you like to the pancakes. Flip and cook on both sides and hey presto you have yourself a Happy Cake! Enjoy!
SERVING OPTIONS:
You can eat these as they are which is yummy in it's self or for extra indulgence (but still very good for you) you can add a drizzle of honey and a dollop of greek yoghurt...delicious!!!
Thursday 27 March 2014
Body Fat Update!
So Tuesday was my regular Body Fat check and this week I am thrilled with my results my weight has gone up by a whole kilo this week from 56.8kg to 57.9kg and by Body Fat has dropped to 11.1%!!! In just under two months I have dropped 3%. Im seeing some good changes in my physique and also in my energy levels and sleeping patterns this is what happens when you stick to your nutrition plan and training programs! All the hard work is paying off, I am one very happy lady.
Thursday 20 March 2014
Wednesday 19 March 2014
Workout Update!
This week myself and my training buddies have upped our game. We began a new training program which is definitely more intense. We are pushing ourselves extremely hard and putting 100% into every session.
This week i have seen amazing improvements, my sport was running and I love it however I decided I wanted a new challenge. I wanted to improve my strength and go for the physique I had always wanted, 6 weeks ago I had absolutely zero upper body strength i am now able to lift my own body weight in a chin up and I am ecstatic!!! My body is changing and I am extremely happy with my results so far! My body fat has dropped and I am now currently at 11.8%
Today was a back and shoulder session, heres a pic from todays session :)
This week i have seen amazing improvements, my sport was running and I love it however I decided I wanted a new challenge. I wanted to improve my strength and go for the physique I had always wanted, 6 weeks ago I had absolutely zero upper body strength i am now able to lift my own body weight in a chin up and I am ecstatic!!! My body is changing and I am extremely happy with my results so far! My body fat has dropped and I am now currently at 11.8%
Today was a back and shoulder session, heres a pic from todays session :)
Tuesday 18 March 2014
These leggings can only mean one thing....its LEG DAY!
I looooovvvve NIKE soooo much!!! thank you for making these beauties!!!
Monday 17 March 2014
LEG DAY!
Yesterday was one of my favorite days of the week...LEG DAY!
I have been seeing some real improvements lately, weights are increasing and I'm feeling strong. I'm putting everything into every training session and I am really seeing the benefits both physically, mentally and in the amount I can lift...this makes me a happy Becky! :)
Yesterdays leg session consisted of:-
Squat Rack
Lying Hamstring Curl
Leg Press 30 REP DROP SET TO FINISH - THIS WAS A KILLER!!!
Seated Leg Curl
Leg extension
Romanian Deadlift with Dumbbell
Hack Squat Punishment!!!
Never forget to put your weights away in the gym, keep your gyms nice and tidy otherwise your training buddies might do to you what mine did to me and made me finish on a 50 rep hack squat!!! This was disgusting after a 30 rep drop set leg press. Needless to say i will not forget to put anything ever again!
Beginning a new program as of today, today is chest and arms...looking forward to it!
I have been seeing some real improvements lately, weights are increasing and I'm feeling strong. I'm putting everything into every training session and I am really seeing the benefits both physically, mentally and in the amount I can lift...this makes me a happy Becky! :)
Yesterdays leg session consisted of:-
Squat Rack
Lying Hamstring Curl
Leg Press 30 REP DROP SET TO FINISH - THIS WAS A KILLER!!!
Seated Leg Curl
Leg extension
Romanian Deadlift with Dumbbell
Hack Squat Punishment!!!
Never forget to put your weights away in the gym, keep your gyms nice and tidy otherwise your training buddies might do to you what mine did to me and made me finish on a 50 rep hack squat!!! This was disgusting after a 30 rep drop set leg press. Needless to say i will not forget to put anything ever again!
Beginning a new program as of today, today is chest and arms...looking forward to it!
Thursday 13 March 2014
REST DAY...YOGA DAY
Today is a day of rest for me from Training but I'm the not the type of person who can just sit around and do nothing (I'm sure many of you are the same), so I decided I would take myself along to a Hot Yoga class...yes i said HOT YOGA!
Hot yoga is great to improve flexibility, co-ordination, balance and mental strength. It relieves stress and helps you sleep.
I've always enjoyed a good Yoga or Pilates class to clear the mind, have a good stretch and focus on some core strength and Hot Yoga is AMAZING for this! Its definitely something that should be tried. The room is heated to 105-110 degrees which is great for making us more supple to get into the positions and push the boundaries of flexibility. Also ladies its great for your skin. You will come out feeling relaxed, fresh and revitalized!
Why not check out where your local Hot Yoga Rooms are and give it a go?
Hot yoga is great to improve flexibility, co-ordination, balance and mental strength. It relieves stress and helps you sleep.
I've always enjoyed a good Yoga or Pilates class to clear the mind, have a good stretch and focus on some core strength and Hot Yoga is AMAZING for this! Its definitely something that should be tried. The room is heated to 105-110 degrees which is great for making us more supple to get into the positions and push the boundaries of flexibility. Also ladies its great for your skin. You will come out feeling relaxed, fresh and revitalized!
Why not check out where your local Hot Yoga Rooms are and give it a go?
Monday 10 March 2014
Sunday Fun! Moel Famau Run
Now the weather is picking up and the sun is shining, why not take to exercising outdoors?
Sunday was a great day, the sun was out and so myself and some friends (and the dogs) planned to run up Moel Famau in North Wales. It was hard but thoroughly enjoyable, the views from the top of the Mountain were beautiful and definitely worth the hard work we put in to run up the top. There was some nice muddy spots - well its just no fun without any mud is it?!?!
Exercise shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun. Don't waste your Sunday sitting on the couch!!! Get out and enjoy some of the local attractions, you may not feel that running is your thing but a walk outside is better than not doing anything with your day and it will make you feel great.
People generally "fall off the wagon" as they say when it comes to the weekends, they over indulge and lose the motivation to either train or be active. By planning activities in advance this will stop you from falling into this situation and you will be ahead of the game!
So the point of this post was to encourage people make Sundays FUN DAYS!
I will always plan to train on the weekend to help me keep focused and plan something fun for the Sunday, why don't you give it a try...you could go for a bike ride or try mountain climbing at a local centre, there is loads to do, use your imagination and enjoy yourselves.
Be Active, Have Fun, LIVE!!!
Sunday was a great day, the sun was out and so myself and some friends (and the dogs) planned to run up Moel Famau in North Wales. It was hard but thoroughly enjoyable, the views from the top of the Mountain were beautiful and definitely worth the hard work we put in to run up the top. There was some nice muddy spots - well its just no fun without any mud is it?!?!
Exercise shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun. Don't waste your Sunday sitting on the couch!!! Get out and enjoy some of the local attractions, you may not feel that running is your thing but a walk outside is better than not doing anything with your day and it will make you feel great.
People generally "fall off the wagon" as they say when it comes to the weekends, they over indulge and lose the motivation to either train or be active. By planning activities in advance this will stop you from falling into this situation and you will be ahead of the game!
So the point of this post was to encourage people make Sundays FUN DAYS!
I will always plan to train on the weekend to help me keep focused and plan something fun for the Sunday, why don't you give it a try...you could go for a bike ride or try mountain climbing at a local centre, there is loads to do, use your imagination and enjoy yourselves.
Be Active, Have Fun, LIVE!!!
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