The bacteria in your intestines affects whether you’ll have allergies, your risk of depression—and even how well your medication works Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder that causes cramping, pain, and bloating along with constipation or diarrhoea. While IBS can’t be cured, it can be managed through lifestyle changes. If the bacteria that […]
Do we really need to count calories?
With regard to calorie counting, have we been spoon-fed misleading information – and is there a better way? A reduced-calorie diet is generally considered the key to weight loss. But most diets ultimately fail. Why is this? In a way, the majority of diets do work. They get people to eat less, which means […]
STRETCHING
Stretching How much do I need to do? As a Personal Trainer, many people ask me how much stretching they should do, how often and what type of stretching. It depends on your goal and your current mobility / flexibility / posture status. Here at Lifegym we can assess your Mobility and then prescribe some personalised […]
Why losing weight might protect you from Covid-19
The risk of death from Covid-19 is about 10 times higher in countries where most of the population is overweight, according to a report released Wednesday by the World Obesity Federation. Researchers found that by the end of 2020, global Covid-19 death rates were more than 10 times higher in countries where more than half the adults […]
Maintaining and improving your Health & Fitness during lockdown
In this months blog, we encourage you to look for the opportunity in the current situation in terms of improving your Health and Fitness. Advantages If you are at home with more time on your hands, maybe it’s best to look for the advantages in the situation. You now have more time to focus on […]
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Exercise and Nutrition tips for a Healthy Christmas
Christmas can be a time for excess when all our healthy habits go out the window, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are ways we can be a little more gentle with our bodies so we don’t start January 2021 feeling worse for wear. With this in mind here are some top […]
SUPPLEMENTS
There has been a lot of talk in the media lately, backed by excellent studies, about the benefits of taking a Vitamin D supplement to help boost your immunity and protect against Covid, including helping you prevent getting it and reducing the severity and rate of death if you do get it
How Many Calories should I consume?
Many people ask me how many calories they should consume per day.
This depends on a few factors, such as;
Your goals
Your current weight
Your current body fat level
Your activity level
Everything you need to know about getting back into the gym after the coronavirus lockdown
For many people heading back to the gym couldn’t come soon enough, but they may have gotten a little out of condition. You can’t put a price tag on your physical and mental health — and it’s worth investing in the right coaching and doing it right
