by Rachel Law | Feb 24, 2023 | Fitness tips
For some people, it can be difficult maintaining a fitness regime as menopause approaches and in the years beyond. This period often coincides with the time when we have the most demands on our time, with our careers and families, maybe caring for parents as well as...
by Rachel Law | Jan 20, 2023 | Fitness tips
There are many reasons why you should think about toning your glutes especially if you have a sedentary lifestyle. Here are a few of the most important ones:Strong glutes can help improve your posture and reduce back pain. When your glutes are weak, they can’t...
by Rachel Law | Jan 9, 2023 | Fitness tips, weight loss
Some things never change, and some fitness myths never seem to fade away. If you believe some of these misconceptions, you could be undermining your fitness efforts. As we start the New Year, many of you will be embarking on yet another new exercise programme. If you...
by Rachel Law | Apr 17, 2022 | Fitness tips
I’ve spent much of the past 3 years in the gym.. both as a participant and as a teacher My exercise regime has remained consistent through that time but with tweaks as I have matured. I have always focussed mainly on resistance training. At times in my late 30s and...
by Rachel Law | Apr 10, 2022 | Fitness tips
What is Resistance Training Resistance training is defined as “a form of physical activity that is designed to improve muscular fitness by exercising a muscle or muscle group against external resistance” (American College of Sports Medicine). Why...
by Rachel Law | Mar 13, 2022 | Fitness tips, healthy eating
I was recently contacted by someone who wanted to ‘tone up’ in a month running up to her wedding. I dislike the expression ‘tone up’. I’m never quite sure what is meant by it, to be honest, so I looked up the Oxford Dictionary definition: (of a person or body part)...
