Do you feel yourself falling into a funk now that the days are darker and colder? The so called ‘winter blues’ affects many of us, but did you know there was a medical term for it? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
When the colder, darker months draw in, there tendency to want to stay inside, avoid venturing out for daily walks, to seek comfort food over a balanced diet is high. Sometimes winter can feel like a slog and getting up and out during the colder months often makes our motivation to hit the gym hit an all-time low.
We’ve all heard the saying. It’s likely we’ve been told this when times get tough or we feel uncertain about something we’re working towards. Breaking down the saying “Stepping out of your comfort zone” means doing something that makes you feel uncomfortable and is away from your normal routine. But as the famous saying goes...
When it comes to working out, for many of us, we rush in, do our work out and rush out. Sounds like something you might do too? By rushing in, we forget the importance of properly warming up and stretching and how including these elements can result in a stronger and more effective workout.
So, you’re ready to join a gym. It’s an exciting first step that can lead to many positive benefits for you physically and mentally… The gym is an investment though, so it’s important to gather background information before signing on the dotted line. Each brand of gym, each training option, each exercise program even, comes with various features for various goals. What works for one person may not work for you.
The temperature is rising, the days are getting longer, the temptation to leave work and head to the pub garden is all too real… While summer may be of some relief from the cold and chilly days, it sometimes makes it harder to stick to a balanced, healthy diet – especially as BBQs become a weekly occurrence and summer cocktails are just SO damn good.
We’re all on a fitness journey in one way or another. With life’s hectic schedule, it’s easy to lose track of where you are and where you want to be regarding your fitness and how this fits into your wider lifestyle goals. No matter whether you are trying to lose weight, gain strength, or maintain where you are, tracking fitness progress is an essential piece of your ongoing success. But it often gets overlooked…
A large portion of our lives is often dedicated to the pursuit of happiness, of fulfilment – to really live life to the full. But we often struggle to see what this looks life or how to take action to make it happen. Living a fulfilling life doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, it’s far less complicated than you may think. The biggest hurdle that people run into is a lack of patience, and planning. It takes time to smooth out the rough edges, heal the negative, and grow the positive in its place.
There are countless fitness goals out there, but one of the hardest to achieve — and most sought after — is to gain muscle without gaining fat. What makes this so hard you say? Well, to gain sufficient muscle and size, you need to consume more calories.
It’s that time of year again… People all over the place are hashing together resolutions that they hope to carry through the year, finally taking charge over the parts of their lives they want to improve. Intentions are great, but everybody knows that starting and sticking with new habits is inherently difficult.