Stress can hit us at any time. With the lack of proper social contact and support, it’s easy to hit the ice cream, burgers, chocolate box or even alcohol when we have feelings of powerlessness and we can’t cope. Studies by the EMIO (European Medical Institute for Obesity) show that many modern social conditions can…
Symptoms of Degenerative Brain Conditions? The human brain is a mystery. Science still only has a slight handle on how it truly works. However, studies show that physical activity can help with the onset of conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. And scientists and now investigating how exercise can cause the creation of new neurons, reducing…
THE PHILOSPHY OF XAVIER GOMEZ DIRECTOR AND SENIOR TRAINER EMS FITNESS Sport and Exercise Science BSc – Uni. of Seville Spain Xavi Gomez – Vision for the Future My vision for EMS Fitness has always been to simply use physical training as a foundation for my life’s purpose. I believe that we are entitled to…
Provided you have the permission of the specialist doctor, the practice of exercise during pregnancy is a very healthy recommendation for the fetus and the pregnant woman due to the many benefits it can provide both physically and emotionally. We should not treat the pregnant woman as a convalescent patient and advise against making any…
You can safely sail through January on the back of your resolutions. February is where you start to make the money however in terms of getting into a new schedule and making sure those habits really lock in. You might be looking out of the window, thinking that the snow and rain is too much…
So whatever the reason, you’ve decided to make the bold move. You’ve joined a personal training studio. Of course, this idea has been bobbling around in your head for some time, but you’re sure you’ve made the right choice. However, starting anything new can be a little daunting. Even if you have experienced other gyms…
Lockdowns have been tough. One good thing to come out of them was the rise in online training. People have been taking in classes on video, or even attending personal sessions on Zoom. And nearly all fitness heads have been doing some form of online training. Some classes have actually seen an increase in attendance…
Ask yourself the important question. Is your environment enabling a healthier lifestyle, or is it one of the obstacles you are having to perpetually overcome? Every day we have to contend with hundreds of decisions. Many of these are dictated by the environment around us – especially how we eat. Consider all the adverts we…
Let’s make no bones about it. This year has been tough for anyone serious about personal training and healthy gym work. You probably know at the back of your mind that the diet has slipped a little and with the holiday season in front of us – there’s a real danger you might ruin the…
In the world of exercise and fitness, as soon as you start speaking about nutrition one word comes to mind. Of course, we’re talking about the dreaded diet. How many times have you heard someone tell you that they have to avoid certain foodstuffs because they’re on a diet? All too often this word is…