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What to Consider When Buying Pre-Workout Supplements

Posted on by Emma Reed

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 Just like everything you purchase, you need to pay close attention to what is included or what the ingredients are and this is especially important when buying pre-workout supplements. There will be numerous sellers selling supplements like these, some genuine and some fake. You should pay due diligence when purchasing something as vital to your health as a supplement.

Below is a look at some of the things that we believe are important and that you should pay close attention to before buying them. Continue reading “What to Consider When Buying Pre-Workout Supplements” →

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Summer Body Goals

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We’re sorry if this is all you seem to hear people talking about, or if this is all you have been thinking about for a while… but we just feel like we have to speak about it. Summer body goals are something we all become passionate about in our minds. We dream big of all of the things that we’d be able to do, and how good we would feel, if only we could get that summer body. But dreaming big is as far as it goes for a lot of us. We can think in our minds of what we’d like to, but actually putting the ideas into action is harder than you would think. But summer is right around the corner, so there’s no time like the present to start working on your goals. If you were to follow a 12-week training regime, the results you would see at the end of it would be incredible, and then you’d have that summer body you’ve been dreaming of, right in time for the height of summer. But as we said, we know how hard it is to get started with something like this, so we’re going to try and help you out. Here are our top tips on how you can easily reach your summer body goals! Continue reading “Summer Body Goals” →

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5 Exercises To Do While Pregnant

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Being pregnant is a beautiful journey, and you want to be at your best to keep you and the baby healthy. There is so much to keep in mind when taking care of your body including how and when to exercise. Pregnancy causes nausea, headaches, back pain and swollen ankles, making movement in general extremely tough. However, staying active is the best way to ensure you are feeling your best and diminish unpleasant symptoms. Gentle exercises are key to ensure you’re getting your blood flowing and strengthening your muscles. Continue reading “5 Exercises To Do While Pregnant” →

The Real Way To Lose Weight

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If you are struggling to try and lose weight as quickly as you can, then you might well have already tried a number of methods to do so. The truth is that losing weight is mostly about the attitude you have, and much less to do with what you actually do. As long as you approach it in a way which says that you are going to succeed, you will find that you are much more likely to succeed. Of course, it is still helpful to look into the various options that you might have for how to actually lose weight in a decent amount of time. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the really good ways to lose weight. Continue reading “The Real Way To Lose Weight” →

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Why Wait For New Year To Have Fun With Fitness?

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Every year seems to get faster, and this year has been no different; you’ll already be in the swing of autumn, and winter isn’t far off at all (time to start thinking about all the festive stuff). Hopefully, you’re embracing the cosy nights inside, tucking into seasonal stews, and your scented candle supply is being put to good use. However, for many, the colder weather leads to far less inclination to keep up their fitness and exercise. If you had a routine during the summer; it’s probably come to an end, just like the warmer weather did. Continue reading “Why Wait For New Year To Have Fun With Fitness?” →

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Why Exercise During Pregnancy Is Important

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Gone are the days of taking it easy, sitting back with your feet up and eating for two… New research shows that none of this is good for either Mother or baby. I probably did way too much of all of this during my first pregnancy which led to weight gain and a longer recovery from my emergency c-section. I found that my lack of strength really had a knock-on effect on my energy levels, on my core returning to its original state and I was at the heaviest I had ever been. It took me around a year to feel able to return to exercise after an unsuccessful attempt at 6 months which would lead to severe abdominal pain after each class for a few days after. I just wasn’t ready. Continue reading “Why Exercise During Pregnancy Is Important” →

speedbump activewear worn by me whilst working out. A review

SpeedBump Maternity Activewear Review

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Staying fit and healthy during this pregnancy was something I had decided upon even before I fell with this little guy. I wouldn’t say that my first pregnancy was unhealthy but I wasn’t partaking in any exercise classes and I really did use being pregnant as an excuse to take things easy. This all changed after he was born and I have been actively going to workout classes since Jake was about a year old so my fitness and strength have both increased in the last 3 years. This has meant that since finding out I was expecting with baby number 2 I haven’t had to alter my usual workouts of using kettlebells, Barbells, Bulgarian bags, TRX and other activities within my HIIT classes because my body is used to the level I have been working at. However, as my shape began to Continue reading “SpeedBump Maternity Activewear Review” →