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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 to stay fit and active at home during the coronavirus crisis
How to stay fit and active at home during the coronavirus crisis (How to stay healthy in body and mind) The extensive social distancing policies put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 mean most people will have to spend much, if not all, their time at home. Self-isolation means far fewer opportunities to be […]
Exciting new changes at Lifegym
Your one-stop location for all your health needs; Fitness, Health Food Supplements, Massage…why not call or drop in for a chat? Two exciting new developments at Lifegym In order to best serve you in relation to your Health & Wellness Goals, Lifegym is delighted to announce that we are now offering Ki Massage Therapy by […]
Preserve Muscle to Burn Body Fat
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight without the success you feel you deserved, then please read this article… More Muscle = Higher Metabolism Whenever people decide to lose body fat, they often make the same mistake: They adopt strategies that make it impossible to preserve their muscle mass. The number one priority when trying […]
CHRISTMAS HEALTH & FITNESS TIPS
Christmas is notoriously a time to indulge, but be careful not to overdo it! You can still enjoy all the festivities and get through the Christmas Holidays without too much impact on your health and fitness. Of course, the priority should be to enjoy the festive season. It’s ok to cheat on […]
Back To School Nutrition & Exercise Advice For Parents
FIT KIDS ARE MORE FOCUSED: A BACK TO SCHOOL MESSAGE FOR PARENTS Being physically active boosts blood flow around your body, which increases oxygen delivery to your brain. This enhances cognition, memory and concentration. Therefore, active kids are more likely to learn faster, process and retain information better, plan and organise work, and show a […]
The role of Fitness in Mental Health
The role of Fitness in Mental Health “Exercise is the most under used form of anti-depressant” When we think of taking part in exercise we generally think of what it will do for our shape, weight and physical health and well-being. But, as the saying suggests, ‘healthy mind in a healthy body’, proper exercise is […]
