Tag: muscle
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Ignore The Scale
Fitness will always be a crazy, but what is even more crazy is the impact that a number has on our mental health. The number I am talking about is the number on the scale. I hear this from clients frequently. It isn’t ever easy seeing a bigger number on the scale, but what I…
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Relax, Refresh, Recharge
Have you ever felt guilty for taking a rest day? If you have, this is a reminder that 1. It is okay and 2. sometimes your body needs it, especially for those of you who do a lot of weight training. Here are some of the reasons why you need to have a rest day: Muscle…
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How Do I Get Toned?
Something I hear many women say is “I want to get toned.” There is no such thing as toning a muscle. This is actually one of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to fitness. Let’s ask ourselves, how do people look toned if you can’t tone a muscle? The truth behind this is that you…
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How Many Rest Days Should You Have?
The number of rest days that you should have, is different to each person. There isn’t a right or wrong answer. Rest days are a staple part when it comes to exercise. The reason for this is, when we exercise, our muscle fibres tear and during our rest days, our body repairs which helps our…
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Zero to Hero
A frequent question that many people want to know the answer to is, how do I make my waist smaller? Well this is a big one. There is the stand out answer which is lose fat overall. The second answer is build those gains. You need to combine those two. As I said in my…
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Exercising Makes Me Happy
A thumping heart is your body’s way of saying thank you. Cardio seems to be everyone’s favourite activity right about now and given the current situation we are all trying to incorporate this into our daily routine. I want to stress how important it is that you still ensure you prioritise strength training in order…