Want better workout results? Unleash the power of your music
by Matt Hodges
31 October 2015
Most of us like to listen to music while we work out. Whether it’s a carefully-chosen playlist blasting through your iPod while you run through the local park; or a high-octane dance mix thumping out of the speakers at your gym – the right music can help you to raise your game and get even more out of your performance.
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Why Fish can boost your workout
by Matt Hodges
01 October 2015
Every year brings a new ‘superfood’ fad. We are currently in the Age of Kale, but we have also witnessed the Quinoa Years, the Eggwhite Era and Acai Season. While all of these ingredients are undeniably ‘super’ in their own ways, they are no match for the most enduring superfood of all: fish.
The benefits of napping during the day
by Matt Hodges
02 September 2015
Eat, sleep, train, repeat; there’s a reason why this is the mantra of some of the most successful professional bodybuilders.
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Five must-do exercises for injury prevention
by Matt Hodges
10 August 2015
When you work out regularly, injuries are a real risk. The most dangerous injuries are the ones that build up gradually due to years of poor posture or incorrect technique, leaving you with recurring problems that will prevent you from reaching your long-term fitness goals. Luckily, most of these injuries can be prevented. How? Simply by incorporating a few preventative stretching and core stability exercises into your regular routine.
Why a digital detox may be good for your health
by Matt Hodges
03 August 2015
When it comes to our health and fitness, we have an enduring obsession with the days of yore. We follow Paleo diet plans; we do ‘caveman’ activities such as Nordic walking and dead-lifts, and we tend to favour organic products. There is, however, one glaring addition to modern life that is far from compatible with this ‘back to basics’ mentality: our technology.
The bare truth about working out during summer
by Matt Hodges
11 July 2015
Summer is the best motivation to amp up your fitness regime. But whether you are a hardened gym fan or a seasonal newbie, there are a few hot weather workout myths that seem to endure year after year.
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The truth about exercising during pregnancy: 10 myths uncovered
by Matt Hodges
06 July 2015
Myth 1: Pregnant women should not begin fitness programs if they have never exercised regularly before.
TRUTH: You can safely begin an exercise program at any time. Exercise should always be built gradually though. Introducing a new, high-intensity activity is to be avoided, but building up exercise moderately and consistently during pregnancy is recommended.
Exercising while pregnant – the dos and don’ts
by Matt Hodges
12 June 2015
Nothing should stand in the way of your good health and fitness – not even pregnancy. That said – it probably comes as no surprise to learn that when you are pregnant, you have to make some adjustments to your workout regime.
How aromatherapy can support your health and fitness programme
by Matt Hodges
05 June 2015
The best workouts are the ones that start with a burst of natural energy and leave you feeling exhausted (in a good way) and relaxed afterwards. But in reality, it can be hard to muster up these feelings day after day.
You’ve done your workout? Now stretch!
by Matt Hodges
22 May 2015
Every good workout regime will begin and end with a few basic stretches to help you limber up and cool down. Flexibility is vital for anyone who is serious about health and fitness. Better flexibility means that you can work out harder and more effectively, without spending the following day in burning pain.
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