Blog
What should you focus on to easily achieve your goal?
We always ask our members what their goals are and what they hope to achieve when they become more active. As we often tell you, it’s important to know where you want to end up, otherwise you’re really never going to get there. But, a goal is just an outcome. It’s an...
Turmeric – Is it Really a Miracle Spice?
Turmeric is a rhizome that grows under the ground like ginger. It has a rich, bright orange color and is used in many foods. Originally used in Southeast Asia, it’s a vital component of traditional curries. You can find dried powdered turmeric in the spice aisle of...
Why Stress Could be Making Your Diet Fail
Stress is a major problem today thanks to social media, long working hours, lack of physical activity and numerous other factors. Did you know it’s estimated that between 75-90% of all visits to the GP are related, either directly or indirectly, to conditions caused...
4 Surprising Ways to Improve Your Portion Control Habits and Eat Less
We live in a time of rising obesity rates and where weight loss is one of, if not the most, popular health-oriented goals in the country. While there are a multitude of methods to accomplish this goal ranging from diet to exercise to supplements or even medical...
Change the Way You Think About Exercise
For many people, exercise is nothing more than a way to lose weight or tone the body, but this is the wrong mentality to have. Everyone should be exercising for their physical and mental health and wellbeing. If you change the way you think about exercise, you’ll be...
When You Just Can’t Get to the Gym
There will be days where you can’t manage to get to the gym for your regular workout. Lives are busy and stuff happens so don’t let it stress you when this happens. Missing the odd workout isn’t going to derail your goals but don’t let it become a habit. If you...
Protein: How much is enough?
You probably already know that protein is great for skin, hair, and nails; but it's also critical for health. Without it, you wouldn't be able to repair damage to your cells, digest food, fight infections, build muscle and bone, create hormones, and even think and...
The Effects of Daylight Saving Time on Sleep
On 27th March our clocks go forward an hour in line with Daylight Saving. We often think of this as the true start of spring and are grateful for the lighter evenings but have you ever wondered how this change affects your sleep? You might think the only way the...
How Much Sugar is Too Much?
Everyone’s talking about how bad sugar is for you. There are even entire documentaries on the topic such as “That Sugar Film”. Obviously sugar is not a health food. And “added sugars” (ones that are not naturally found in whole foods like fruit) are particularly bad....