Health is often mistaken for fitness. The problem is that plenty of people can run marathons, lift heavy weights or clock hours in the gym but still feel run down, sluggish or unwell. A recent study on professional soccer staff in England and Spain has highlighted exactly why. These are…
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It only takes a few missed sessions for clients to start worrying they’re losing their strength. A week off for a holiday, a busy patch at work or a short illness can feel harmless, but research shows that measurable declines in muscle function can appear surprisingly fast. For us as…
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Can Prediabetes be Reversed Through Exercise? Prediabetes has become one of the biggest health challenges facing adults today. It affects millions worldwide and often goes unnoticed until it progresses into type 2 diabetes. For us as fitness professionals, this stage represents a crucial opportunity to make a measurable difference through…
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We often talk about training the body, but what about the mind that drives it? Over the past few years, more clients have walked into gyms not looking for a six-pack, but for relief from anxiety, low energy, self-doubt and the mental noise that never seems to stop. What we’re…
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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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