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…
One thing that’s certain in our uncertain world is the advancement of technology. And the most advanced form of personalised, physical training available to the public in East Anglia today is electrostimulation. Guess what? We currently offer it at our private fitness studio at ABC Wharf on King Street. Originally developed as a form of…
In the past weeks we’ve been looking at the importance of strength training. And as we begin to understand more about the body, it’s becoming apparent that strength training and increased muscle mass is incredibly vital to our ongoing health. There are several benefits to increasing your muscle mass: Improved mood and better resilience to…
“My doctor says that I cannot lift weights” Last time out we emphasised the importance of strength training. It’s use extends through the different stages of life. How does it impact and improve the health and well-being of older audlts? All of us are getting older. There’s no holding back the years. Everyone wants to…