Depression and the exercise effect
Depression and The exercise effect – Provided by Harvard Medical School. Exercising starts a biological cascade of events that results in many health benefits, such as protecting against heart disease and diabetes, improving sleep, and lowering blood pressure. High-intensity exercise releases the body’s feel-good chemicals called endorphins, resulting in the “runner’s high” that joggers report. But…
Read MoreBE ACTIVE – that’s your gift to your self.
Everyone is gearing up for Christmas. Planning for the big day. Shopping for gifts. Thinking about other people. This is just a reminder to think about yourself and your own well being during this time and in the new year. Yes – fitness is my business but it’s also the main element in my life…
Read MoreTRAVELLING? PLANK FOR MUSCLE ACTIVATION
Wondering how to keep your muscles strong while you are away from home and a gym isn’t always available? Walking is good for the heart and burns calories but to maintain or strengthen your abs – planks are great. 1. resting on your forearms elbows directly under your shoulders, supporting your weight either on your…
Read MoreMATWORK PILATES
In the words of Joseph Pilates “Pilates develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit” I’ll add that Pilates isolates muscle groups, the intensity is up to the individual and classes are fun. Clients often comment what a good workout it is and at the end you feel as…
Read MoreWHAT TO EAT BEFORE TRAINING
To maximize your performance and recovery, it’s important to fuel your body with the right nutrients before a workout. CARBS help maximize your body’s ability to use glycogen to fuel short and high-intensity exercise, while fat helps fuel your body for longer, less intense workouts. PROTEIN improves muscle protein synthesis, helps to prevent muscle damage…
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