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Say Goodbye to Back Pain: Your Ultimate Guide to Exercise and Relief
If you've ever experienced the joy of tossing and turning in bed because your back feels like a grumpy bear, this post is your silver lining.
We're diving into the world of exercises that can help you bid adieu to that nagging back pain. So, put on your comfy workout gear and let's get cracking!
Gym vs Studio | Which One Is Right For Me?
So, you’ve decided to really take charge of your health. Maybe you’ve done some research on food and started planning ahead with your meals, perhaps you’re taking vitamin supplements and even restricting screen time - opting for books over Twitter at bed time. Strong move!
Next up… Exercise. These days there are so many options for starting up your fitness journey and as we’ve mentioned before it is absolutely KEY for you to find something you actually enjoy, otherwise you just won’t keep it up in the long term.
And you’ve landed on either joining a gym or a local studio… Allow us to give you an honest review of the pros (and cons) of both options…
What Is Spinal Mobility?
We only get one spine so it’s really important to look after it. As we get older, we loose so much mobility in our backs and we become stiff and sore and sometimes end up living with daily back pain or discomfort.
Lucy will be be running a Gravity Yoga Masterclass on Saturday 19th June at FRESH. where you will learn simple techniques to improve the mobility of your whole body, including your spine.
Why Focusing On Apperance Is Hurting Your Weight Loss Goals
So far this year I’ve already seen:
‘SLIM DOWN FOR SUMMER’
‘GET BEACH READY: THE ULTIMATE SHRED’
‘GET YOUR BIKINI BODY IN 30 DAYS’
All of which were accompanied by a photo of a sweaty, tanned, pumped up ‘fitness professional’ (read: model).
WHY DOES IT MATTER THAT YOU ARE SKINNY IN THE SUMMER BUT THEN FEEL CRAPPY/LAZY/TIRED THE REST OF THE YEAR?! YOU’RE NOT MAKING ANY SENSE.
So then… What’s the solution? How should we approach seasonal switches with a positive impact for change?
3 Alternatives To Everyday Sanitary Products That Your Body And The Environment Will Thank You For!
There is one life event all women experience and it’s something you don’t forget. The average age for young girls to get their first period is 12. Quite likely (and if you’re abit unfortunate on your timings) you’ll be at school, so the school nurse gives you a sanitary pad or tampon and sends you on your way.
And that is it.
After that you start to know the drill, pick the product that suits you best or that society tells you is the best and for the next 40+ years you all set. So whats the problem?
How To Make The Most Out Of The “Online Fitness” Experience
During a real-life class or event you have accountability meaning you will push yourself further because you’ve got other people cheering you on, panting away with you orrrr you just don’t want to be the one in the class that gives up. You also get direct & immediate feedback, you can ask questions easily and you’ll be spotted nice and quickly if your technique is off. You’re waaaaay more focused because you’re not in your house full of screaming children, farting dogs or that heap of washing you promised yourself you would sort out this morning. And let’s not forget you’d be surrounded by other sweaty bodies, moving in sync.
How to juggle Workout Goals with Postnatal Responsibilities
Meet Jane, our southern hemisphere representative. A registered nurse who’s literally seen and been through it ALL. She has been a runner for 34 years and along her fitness journey has smashed 3 marathons (2 in New Zealand & 1 New York), 19 (yep you heard) half marathons and 3 mountain runs… oh and did we mention she’s a Mum of 4?!
A true, real life superhero who has kindly shared her story with us on restarting her fitness journey after giving birth to her first son. A great tale from an even greater lady so we highly advise you read on…
2 Pranayama Techniques And Some Tips To Get You Started On Your Breathwork Journey
Breath is life. It is the heart and soul of who we are and is our constant companion throughout our lives. When we are born the very first thing we do is inhale and that, my sweet friends, signifies the beginning of it all. Despite our breath being the very source of life, most of the time, we don’t give much thought to they way we breathe. When was the last time you asked yourself, “how does it feel to breathe today”?
PERIOD TALK
A few years ago I finally voiced something I’d been thinking for a long time. Once a week I would teach a particularly busy evening of dance classes, various energetic sessions back to back. Some weeks I would sail through them, feeling pumped & energised even on the way home. But most of the time I would feel like I was having to drag myself through the last few and the walk home could sometimes feel like a glorified crawl.
It struck me that it seemed it was only one week in every four that I could really handle it. Firstly, that’s unfair. And secondly, WHY?!
Okay so what happens every 4 weeks… Oh yeah. My period.
Mindset - The Cornerstone Of Learning, Perseverance And Resilience
If you ask anyone I know they will tell you I am not very good at making my mind up and this was no different when I was trying to decide what I wanted to study at university way back when. I visited a number of universities and looked at all sorts of courses ranging from maths to history, I even started writing applications to drama school. Some would probably describe me as confused. I am going to describe myself as intrigued…about a lot of things.
9 reasons to add walking to your workout routine
According to psychologists, exposure to nature helps us shrug off societal pressures, allowing us to remember and value more important things like relationships, sharing, and community.
I mean… do we need to say more?!
Online Fitness Is Daunting, Until You Realise You're In The Comfort Of Your Own Room!
Let’s face it, YouTube is epic… We have free access to BILLIONS of videos in pretty much every genre and subject you can imagine, from the (very) weird to the wonderful. Plus it’s a fantastic arrangement for influencers & vloggers; they heroically & selflessly provide the world with ‘free’ content whilst stacking up the cash their ad revenue generates on every single click. 🐸☕
And whilst it’s a bit of a novelty having Joe Wicks putting you through your paces at 9am in your own house, there is still something missing.
6 Habits And Behaviours Of Fitness Newcomers And How They Could Be Helping Or Hurting You
Please bin the theory of ‘weight-loss’ right now. Muscle weighs more than fat; so as you get fitter there is a high chance you will transform body fat into muscle and therefore there’s actually a chance your weight will INCREASE. Heaven forbid. The idea of weight being the holy grail of health is extremely outdated. When you really think about it - it’s an odd thing to obsess over, why does it matter how heavy or light you are? Unless you’re being smuggled on an Easyjet flight in someone’s luggage, it doesn’t bloody matter.
The A-Z's Of Fitness Classes @ FRESH.
Okay, so you walk into a studio (either in real life or virtually) and you’re presented by a list of classes: HIIT, POWERMAX, PIYO, FUNCTIONAL FITNESS, FLEXITONE… What the…? People casually stroll past you and book themselves into whichever arrangement of letters they like best and trot off to the studio while you stand there baffled by the difference between BOUNCE fit and ((BOUNCE)). Does one of those use trampolines or?!
WELL FEAR NO MORE, FRIEND. We’re here to clear up the confusion and tell you exactly which class does what.