Time: the one thing that we never seem to have enough of… How do you see time? We see it as an investment. Consider your time like a bank account. Like money, you want to see your time work for you so invest in the activities that enhance your health and well-being, including getting in enough time to go to the gym.
2023 is here and we’re seeing resolution announcements all over social media, resolutions that many are hoping they can carry on throughout the year but while the intention is great, so many of these good intentions don’t make it past January. Sticking to new habits is hard.
You needn’t wait till the new year to start your resolutions - simple. Studies show that 91% of us won’t achieve our new year's resolution, there are even websites out there that can predict what date you’ll give up on your resolution. So why wait only to fail?
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.
Procrastination is one of the worst things to do when it comes to making positive changes. Like all delaying tactics, it wastes your time and energy – and more often than not, can reduce the likelihood of you ever achieving what you set out to do. We all know that once you once you get something started, you will feel so much better for it, it will be easier to continue and you will likely become more efficient...