A blog about how I keep healthy, with recipes for how to fuel my body with good foods and workouts to keep me in shape!
For arms: Bicep curls Hammer curls Zottman curls (bicep curl then rotate the dumbbell around at the top before lowering again) Renegade rows Shoulder taps Thigh taps Tricep kickback Tricep extension Side lateral raise Reverse row Scarecrow Lying overhead press Lying chest press Overhead press Press ups Arm circles Tricep dips Dumbbell swings Crunches Leg … More My top 50 at home bodyweight/dumbbell exercises
Here is my favourite workout to get you feeling bikini body ready! Try to complete each set 3 times! Set 1: 15 x plank and rotate on each side (add a weight if you want to make it more challenging) 15 x single leg scarecrow 15 x squat, curl and press Set … More Bikini Body Workout
I’ve never been a big fan of the taste of protein powder with just milk or water, so I started making this smoothie with a scoop of protein powder in, which I love! This smoothie makes a great post-workout snack as the best time to consume protein is after you have trained. This allows your … More Recipe: Berry Protein Smoothie
A lot of people are aware of the benefits of HIIT workouts, which often leads to LISS (low intensity steady state) cardio being overshadowed. LISS cardio has many of its own benefits however, which is why I like to fit a least one session of LISS cardio into my week. Typically, you should perform LISS … More Benefits of LISS
This is my favourite recipe for super simple homemade hummus. It only takes 5 minutes to make, and can be a lot healthier than many supermarket versions and often contains a lot less salt. Have as a delicious snack between meals with vegetable crudites. 400g tin of chickpeas 2 garlic cloves Juice of 1 lemon … More Recipe: Homemade Hummus
Every (most!) Saturday mornings at 9am, I like to participate in my local Parkrun. These are 5k timed runs that take place in parks over the country. They are a great way to meet new people, set yourself goals and try to beat your time each week, all for free! Click here to find your … More Why you should participate in a Parkrun
Stretching, roll mats and yoga are all the range these days. But for many, stretching can seem time consuming and quite frankly a bit boring. However, it is important to stretch and here are my top reasons why: Help maintain good posture. Stretching helps to loosen and lengthen tight muscles, align the spine in a better … More Stretching: the benefits
Cows milk has had a fairly bad reputation in recent years, which has led to many people switching to almond, rice, and soy milk. Here is the evidence: Milk is bad? A Swedish medical study has observed that women who consumed large quantities of cows milk were more likely to sustain fractures to their bones … More Cows Milk: good or bad for me?
Everyone loses motivation from time to time; fitness is not about being perfect every single day, but it is about keeping going when you feel like quitting. Here are some of my favourite quotes to keep you motivated in your workouts! It’s always important to remember why you started. We have all started our … More Motivation Corner
This is often a popular question, can I still go out on a Friday night and have a six pack? In short, you can still keep fit and drink alcohol, but all in moderation. Roughly, it is recommended that women drink less than 7 drinks a week, men 14 to keep within the healthy drinking … More Can I booze and keep fit?
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