Maintaining muscle & strength is vital
Muscle loss As we age, we see a reduction in our metabolisms, & even the loss of muscle tissue. The average person will lose about 2-3 kilos of lean muscle mass every 10 years. Because muscle is so metabolically active, the muscle loss could be argued as a part of being responsible for metabolic decline. […]
Survive & thrive
Mental health & wellbeing Now more than ever it is imperative to focus on our mental health & wellbeing. These last 12 months have been a large-scale storm of disruption for most people & most of all families, and we have never experienced anything like this. Taking a deep breath and remembering what is most […]
Why starting is the hardest part
Coaching not training Being a coach is different than being a trainer. A coach will still do some of the same activities as a trainer but takes it many steps further and acts as a guiding light to help clients attain a better life beyond just fitness. Any personal trainer can piece together workouts to […]
Decision fatigue is real
Analysis paralysis Decision fatigue occurs when people feel exhausted from making too many choices. Research has found that, even though we generally like having choices, having to make too many decisions in a short amount of time may lead us to make decisions that are less than ideal. Keep it simple People sometimes procrastinate because […]
Family meals bring families together
Benefits of family meals There are many benefits to meal planning for your family, including healthy eating. By learning how to plan weekly meals and eating meals at home, you can control your portions and avoid eating hidden calories. In addition, family meals eaten at home tend to be less expensive and higher in nutrients. […]
Dads get baby blues too
The baby blues Most people are surprised to know that up to 1 in 10 new dads struggle with postnatal anxiety or depression following the birth of their baby. It’s important to know that help is available and the earlier help is sought the better the outcome for dad and the family. Sharing the load […]
Why is losing weight so hard
Why cant i lose weight At times it can feel like you are destined to never lose weight because dieting is too hard. And it is, I have been on that roller coaster. I had tried and failed at several types of diets and it was not until I looked for professional help that I […]
Get creative
You only have 30 minutes to fit a workout into your day? Your job is to see if you can make those 30 minutes produce the most results possible Think outside the box So often we spend time complaining about the things that are withheld from us. “I don’t have enough time to work out.” […]
