Most of us know we should be predominantly eating fresh, nutritious foods and minimising ultra processed foods. We should ideally be providing our bodies with foods that they can use as fuel to operate as efficiently as possible. And minimising the ultra processed foods that we may crave but actually provide us next to nothing […]

There are many reasons why building (or at least maintaining muscle mass as you get older) is really important. Reduced risk of osteoporosis, protects joints, tendons and ligaments, boosts your metabolic rate to name a few. But today I’m going to share another huge positive. Having more muscle mass actually means you can eat more […]

nsureIf you have done my beginner and intermediate 5 minute workouts and/or want to try something a little more advance then this is for you. Same routine, 20 seconds on each exercise, 10 seconds rest in between. Do the circuit twice. Try this advanced 5 minute workout. 1/ Full Press Up 2/ V-ups 3/ Supported […]

Your cortisol levels control a lot of things in your body. One of them being your metabolism which is why there is such a strong link between cortisol levels and weight management. In short the better regulated your cortisol levels are the easier you will find it to manage your weight. But are cortisol levels […]

EnTry this stability ball home workout. It takes just 5 minutes and the stability ball is all you need. 1/ Incline Press up 2/ 1 leg s/b squat 3/ 1 leg s/b squat 4/ Slow Reverse Crunch – s/b overhead 5/ Box Jumps Incline Press Up Position: Raise up off feet with hands just over […]

If you have tried some of my beginner and intermediate 5 minute workouts and feel ready to take a step up, then this advanced 5 minute workout is for you. The format is the same, 20 seconds on each exercise followed by 10 seconds between each one. Do each circuit twice. 1/ 1 leg wall […]

Having strong, lean legs (and glutes) with good muscle tone is a key goal of most people’s workout regimes. But a lot of people make these 2 errors and therefore seriously limit their results. Check out my 2 Biggest Leg Training Mistakes. 1/ Isolation Training The best way to get the best results in the […]

Whilst this workout will hit the whole body, its focus is the core and abdominal muscles. The workout is 5 minutes in total, and requires no equipment so can be done anywhere. Do each exercise for 20 seconds and you have 10 seconds to get in position for the next exercise. Try this core focused […]

There a few reasons why oestrogen levels might drop (more on that later) but to most common time is around menopause. Is there a link between low oestrogen levels and weight gain? If so, why? And most importantly what can you do about it? Is There a Link Between Oestrogen Levels and Weight Gain? The […]

ifTurkey bacon is more popular and more readily available in shops and supermarkets these days. The general consensus being it’s a much ‘healthier’ version than traditional (pork) bacon. But is this true? Is turkey bacon healthier? What is Turkey Bacon? Turkey bacon is made by chopping or grinding turkey meat, adding seasonings and preservatives and […]