The Side Plank is a great exercise and should be included in everyone’s workout regime regardless of your experience level. You can do a beginner version, and work your way up to the more extreme side plank variations! Half Side Plank This is the exercise I would usually start someone with. When they can do […]
Is there a Natural Alternative to Weight Loss Injections?
I get asked about my opinion on weight loss injections such as Ozempic and Mounjaro quite a bit. My opinion on them is pretty straightforward; they are a temporary solution to the problem, not a permanent one. What are you going to do once you stop taking it? Unless you plan to take it forever, […]
Total Body Home Workout
This workout will hit every muscle in the body. No equipment, no gym membership, minimal space, and in only 5 minutes! Do each exercise for 20 seconds, then you have 10 seconds rest before the next. Do the circuit twice. Try this total body home workout. 1/ Squat Pulse 2/ Half Staggered Press up […]
Unknown Highly Effective Core Exercise
When it comes to core training there are a LOT of options. Far more than any other muscle group. Obviously some exercises are more effective than others, but what you really want/need in your training is variety. A lot of people over-train the rectus abdominus (the six pack muscles) thinking that is the answer to […]
Is the ‘Dead Hang’ the answer to longevity, shoulder and back pain?
We are all looking for a ‘quick fix’ or something that you can do in a minimal amount of time that will make the most difference. Whether this is to get rid of pain in the body or make yourself healthier. Whilst there are no magic exercises, in recent times I have come across something […]
Advanced 5 minute at home workout
If you have been doing my beginner and intermediate and feel the time is right to take the intensity/difficulty up a notch, this workout is for you! The format is the same, 20 seconds on each exercise and 10 seconds to get ready for the next. Do the exercise 1 through 5 and repeat the […]
The Power of Chia Seeds
If you have read my blog posts before you will probably know that I am a big fan of nuts and seeds. So packed full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants they are just seriously good for you! Today I’m going to focus on chia seeds and explain what health benefits making them part of your […]
Should Pain When Lifting – The Solution!
Shoulder pain, otherwise known as shoulder impingement when lifting weights is a pretty common issue. It could be just when in the gym doing exercises such as bench press, shoulder press or others. But it can also transfer to daily life making what you previously viewed as simple tasks you took for granted, either painful […]
Total Body Home Workout
I’m back with another in my 5 minute workout series. Same format as usual; do each exercise for 20 seconds and take 10 seconds to get ready for the next. Do the exercises 1 through 5 and repeat the circuit twice. Try this total body home workout! 1/ Y-Squat 2/ Half Press up -arms forward […]
Squatting without the pain
The squat is a great exercise. It works the quads, glutes, hamstrings. And if you are doing weighted squats you are getting your core and back muscles involved as well. But for a lot of people it can create pain, usually either in the knees or the lower back. If this sounds like you hopefully […]