Childhood inactivity is one of the biggest challenges facing parents, schools and health professionals today. Around 80% of children worldwide fail to meet the World Health Organization’s guideline of at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity each day. Combine that with long hours in school chairs, more time spent in…
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Walk into any gym and you’ll overhear it. Could be someone telling their mate that crunches will burn belly fat, or that a woman doesn’t want to lift weights because they don’t want to get bulky. These myths spread quickly, usually because they’re simple, catchy and sound convincing. Social media…
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Walk into any gym on a weekday evening and you’ll hear it before you see it. The bass beat from behind a studio door, the hiss of resistance knobs being cranked, the thud of pedals turning over under determined legs. Group indoor cycling has been around for decades, but the…
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Appetite control is one of those topics that’s talked about a lot in weight management circles, but it’s rarely explored through the lens of menopause. Hormones have a huge role in shaping how hungry we feel, how satisfied we get from meals, and even how our bodies respond to exercise….
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When we think of resistance training, we picture bigger muscles, better strength and improved function. Collagen, on the other hand, probably brings to mind skincare ads or supplements in fancy tubs. But inside your muscles, collagen plays a far more interesting role and it’s one that matters just as much…
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There’s a reason most gym-goers start with a few minutes on the treadmill. It’s familiar. It’s easy. It ticks the “I warmed up” box. But as anyone who’s gone from a brisk walk to a heavy deadlift knows, that warm-up rarely feels like enough. The truth is, there’s a lot…
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In fitness, we’re always chasing something. Better recovery, quicker results, more efficient training. Whether it’s the latest supplement, a new training method or a clever bit of kit, we love finding ways to push progress forward. It’s part of the appeal; experimenting, tweaking, trying to outsmart plateaus. That same curiosity…
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We all know stretching’s good for mobility and flexibility. But did you know a recent study has shown it can actually help build muscle? More specifically, it supports muscle growth in people who can’t lift, press or squat their way through a traditional programme. And for personal trainers working with…
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When we think about pollution, most of us imagine smoggy skies, car exhaust or maybe even a rubbish-strewn riverbank. But what if the biggest threat isn’t something you can see? What if it’s so small it slips past your body’s defences and starts causing damage at the cellular level? That’s…
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If you’ve worked with clients for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard a variation of this: “I just hate the way I look.” Whether it’s muttered under their breath or said outright during training session, body image concerns are deeply ingrained in the fitness world. Many clients sign up…
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