fitness Archives – Emma Reed

How And Why Home Yoga Has Been Such A Benefit To Me

Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 by Emma Reed

Just before we went into lockdown, I’d been considering taking up a yoga class. Having had back problems for years now and feeling exasperated by the differing opinions of chiropractors, I felt I needed to do something myself. But just as I was doing some searches of local classes, everything shut down due to covid and I was left really disheartened. But then I discovered Yoga with Adriene online and I began to attempt and actually really enjoy learning yoga at home. If you haven’t heard of Adriene, she is a truly fantastic yoga teacher. Not only is her voice calming and reassuring but she has a video for almost every possible ache, pain, bodily issue you have plus she has them at differing levels. It feels as though she really guides you through your yoga journey by offering alternative moves, telling you to ease off if needs be, explaining what your body should be feeling and what to do if it just doesn’t feel quite right to you. I have found her online sessions to be something I look forward to doing and now I try to regularly get yoga into my week. Home yoga has brought quite a few benefits to me which I thought I would quickly share with you today.

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What to Consider When Buying Pre-Workout Supplements

Posted on January 10, 2020February 22, 2021 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” →

Summer Body Goals

Posted on April 29, 2019July 27, 2020 by Emma Reed

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With summer right around the corner, your mind may be on making a few changes in your lifestyle in order to feel better on the beach. Of course, everyone should be proud of what they already have and putting unnecessary pressure on yourself to look a certain way isn’t worth causing yourself stress or upset. However, if you want to make a positive change for your health 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 could see at the end of it would be incredible– increased energy levels, positive thinking and then you’d have that summer body you’ve been aiming for, 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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Does Your Body Need An MOT?

Posted on April 27, 2019February 4, 2021 by Emma Reed

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If it’s not broke, don’t try to fix it, right? Well, it turns out that approach could actually be very wrong – especially when it comes to taking care of your health. Speak to any health professional about it, and a strong picture emerges – regular medical check-ups can and do save lives. Continue reading “Does Your Body Need An MOT?” →

How To Stay Healthy During Your Pregnancy

Posted on June 8, 2018June 13, 2020 by Emma Reed

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The way you take care of yourself while pregnant plays a vital role in determining if you will have complications in the course of the pregnancy and during delivery, and more importantly, the health of your baby.

Many myths abound about what’s good and bad for a pregnant woman, the foods you should eat and which ones you should avoid, but you the guiding principle should be what’s bad for you is worse for your baby. Also, remember that the baby’s immune system is weak and you should, therefore, watch what you feed them through your own foods. Continue reading “How To Stay Healthy During Your Pregnancy” →

5 Exercises To Do While Pregnant

Posted on February 28, 2018August 8, 2020 by Emma Reed

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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” →

9 Schoolboy Errors You’re Probably Making in the Gym

Posted on October 30, 2017June 4, 2020 by Emma Reed

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If you are not getting the results you had hoped for in the gym, it could be because you are making a mistake without realising it. This is something that happens to most people. After all, most of us are learning on the job when working out! With that in mind, read on to discover some of the most common schoolboy errors people make in the gym so that you can avoid them. Continue reading “9 Schoolboy Errors You’re Probably Making in the Gym” →