A Day In The Life…
Ever wondered what a typical day looks like for your yoga teacher, gym manager or personal trainer? … how are they so energetic in the face of super early mornings, late shifts and multiple workouts? It turns out sleep, food and mindfulness are key. We asked Laura, Gayle and Hollie from the Hot Yoga Club, EGYM and the gym floor how their day stacks up. They’re a busy bunch, but…
Cross Training: What is it and why do I need it?
Cross training: engaging in physical activity that’s outside an athlete’s main sport. Sounds like something for the pros? Well, yes, but cross training benefits everyone. Repetitive exercise (especially high impact or resistance) stresses the same joints, muscles and bones, potentially leading to damage. Mixing things up – cross training – is restorative and works other areas of the body, reducing fatigue and strain, and improving strength and performance. Mental health…
Reframing fitness: What’s holding you back?
The start of a new year symbolises ambition and goal setting but if you didn’t quite manage to hit any January goals, don’t worry. Have a read through this blog, it might inspire you to make your new start this month instead. The past can determine our present and influence our future. We’re all aware of the importance of physical and mental health but getting started and staying consistent to…
Harness the superpower of strength training
Hot yoga is incredibly beneficial for physical and mental health, and holding poses builds all-over body strength. To take that strength to the next level, resistance training is an ideal complimentary activity. It’s time-efficient, can even be done at home or when away from home, as well as in the gym. Your flexibility, mobility and range of motion gained from yoga practice are a great base, and a sequence…