The Survival Guide to January Fitness
Social media this time of year feels like it’s all built on the idea that you are currently wrong and need fixing. But, you don’t need a New You. If you want to make changes, all you need is a system that works and one that you can stick to. In this post, I want to look at why resolutions usually fail by February, and most importantly how to protect your health (and your bank account) from the predatory side of social media sales tactics.
The Facts About Walking, Intensity, and Finding Your "Sweet Spot".
There is a little moment of joy that many of us know well. You are walking through the house or finishing your evening routine, and suddenly buzz. Fireworks explode on your watch face. You have hit the magic number, 10,000 steps. It feels like a victory, and it should! Movement is always something to celebrate.
But as we strive for that daily celebration, it is worth pausing to ask a fundamental question. Is 10,000 steps actually the physiological requirement for health, or is it just a catchy number?
The Difference Between Mobility and Flexibility.
Have you ever found yourself stretching your hamstrings in the evening, only to wake up feeling just as tight the very next day? Or perhaps you are or know someone who can effortlessly touch their toes but still suffers from nagging back pain or recurrent "tweaks" when they move?
If this feels familiar, you likely aren't doing the exercises wrong, and your body isn't "broken." You might just be focusing on only half of what your joints need.
Why Being Healthy Feels Hard
If you feel like you're constantly working against the current, just to maintain a baseline level of well-being. The reality is that our modern world from the way our cities are built to the way our food is manufactured has been engineered to make the unhealthy choice the easiest.
The Difference Between Exercise and Training.
If you feel like you've been working hard but not seeing the reward. This post is about the difference between unstructured exercise and exercising with intention
It's Not Just Your Stomach, Understanding Types Of Hunger.
That feeling of the urge to eat when your stomach isn’t actually rumbling, if you've ever noticed this, you know hunger is way more complex than just biology.
How to Keep Moving When All You Want Is the Sofa (and it's freezing outside)
Winter is officially here, and with the shorter, darker days, it’s completely normal if your energy takes a dip. This blog post is about staying motivated throughout the winter months.
What is 'Toning'?
The concept of "toning" is confusing and it’s often linked to ineffective light weight, high-rep routines. What the media often portrays as "toning" is at best misleading!
Build Consistency with Tiny Habits.
Lasting change doesn't require a massive overhaul, it requires consistently showing up for yourself, even when your effort seems small. In this post I’ll show you a gentle way to build consistency one tiny step at a time.
The Key to Lasting Strength Isn't Just Your Muscles, It's in Your Mind.
The connection between your mental state and your physical body is not just a feeling; it’s a physiological fact.
