Practical tips for reducing stress
Stress is the same thing as anxiety or fear – it’s a threat that signals fight or flight. Our survival system, built in from time immemorial, kicks in: a biological…
Do you find fat collects around your middle? Here’s how to get rid of it!
There are some hormones that we need to consider when it comes to abdominal fat in women. How fat is distributed throughout the body and where it is stored depends…
The 90/10 rule, how do you apply it?
Eating out, being social and attending dinner parties is a part of life, one of the nicer parts, right? What tactics should you adapt for these situations? How do you combined social…
Start with basic exercises that will get you where you want to go
START with the basics.The basics will get you where you want to go.The basics are safe.The basics will build you up.The basics will make you stronger. The basics are fundamental…
Why you shouldn’t do sit-ups
If you’re a new mother, you should wait a long time before getting back to doing sit-ups and crunches, especially if you have abdominal separation. Crunches will never make your…
How can you get rid of your stomach ‘overhang’ in plank position?
That bit of stomach that ‘overhangs’ when you do planks. It sounds like something made up, but believe me – it’s not at all unusual for me to get questions about…
The most effective workout for fat burning
The key to weight loss is increasing your metabolism. Strength training and cardio both increase metabolism, but strength training is much easier. Intensity is the watchword. If you force your body to…
Why your ‘powerhouse’ is important (glutes and abdominal muscles)
If you’ve ever practised Pilates, you’ve probably heard of the term ‘powerhouse’. It’s a name for the muscle groups that make us strong from the inside, and it includes our…
Cast off the mantle of victimhood and put on the winner’s jacket
The expression ‘mantle of victimhood’ refers to a person who sees themselves as a victim in a way that is over the top for the situation they are in. Someone…