THE BETTER BEING BLOG
During a trip to New Zealand in 1962, Bill Bowerman, a former track and field coach, discovered a concept called ‘jogging’ and decided to bring the phenomenon back to the United States. It was during this jogging boom Bowerman was introduced to a young entrepreneur and accountant, ...
I'm not sure if it's the food coma or festive nostalgia but this time of year is a great time to reflect on what you have achieved over the last 12 months and what you want to achieve over the coming year. I think the most important thing to remember is to not only celebrate your success; but...
Firstly let’s not kid ourselves excessive alcohol consumption is not healthy by any means. It has loads of calories, disrupts our hormonal balance, dehydrates us and wreaks havoc on our sleeping pattern (let alone the poor life choices we make while under the influence). But often it is a...
How do I get rid of my fat at the bottom of my belly?
How do I get my butt to lift up?
How do I get rid of my bingo wings?
These are just some of the questions I get asked everyday when it comes to exercise and although these may sound superficial, they are many people’s main reasons for...
For many women one of the biggest questions they ask of themselves is how do I have a successful career and also have time with my family? The possibility of staying fit doesn’t even come into the equation. I count myself as very fortunate to be able to train some very impressive...
Common reasons for many women rescheduling training sessions are due to period pains and symptoms, which can be experienced at different times throughout the menstrual cycle. You may experience negative changes such as bloating, headaches, low motivation, sugar cravings and mood swings. Although...
Have you ever finished an amazing workout and felt completely drained of energy and exhausted within a few hours? The primary objective for a training session is to have clients leave the gym feeling better than when they walked in. But what is the point of leaving the gym on a high note, only...
We use our shoulders for just about everything so when injury strikes it can be extremely debilitating. It can turn mundane tasks like carrying groceries into a gruelling performance, not to mention more physically demanding activities like playing recreational sport or working out. Whether...
Many people use exercise to improve body shape, improve performance and decrease their pain. However, it is well known, and gaining further interest on the benefits to your mental health. Stress, anxiety and depression amongst other mental health issues are extremely complex, yet a simple helpful...
Mens sana in corpore sano is a Latin phrase, usually translated as ‘a sound mind in a sound body’.
When people think of exercise they often view it from the perspective of how it can change us physically. However the biggest benefit of exercise is how it changes us mentally. The body...
How many times have you heard someone in the office say that they perform better under pressure? In sports we hear this all the time. The most famous case being Michael Jordan, who was praised by the basketball world for being level headed and more skilled in games that had higher consequences...
What is Metabolism?
Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that break down the food we consume into energy. It is commonly thought that speeding up your metabolism will increase fat loss. However, this is not necessarily true – because significantly speeding up your metabolism...
