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Perimenopause and the Power of Strength Training: Why It’s Crucial for Female Wellbeing
Combatting Muscle Loss
Boosting Bone Health
Enhancing Metabolic Rate
Improving Mood and Mental Wellbeing
Regulating Blood Sugar Levels
Navigating Party Season: Staying on Track with Your Healthy Diet
Plan Ahead
Prioritise Protein and Veggies
Drink Wisely
Don’t Skip Meals
Enjoy Mindfully
Stay Active
Staying Motivated When the Days Get Shorter: How to Push Through the Darker Months
Here at Griffin Fit, we know that maintaining motivation during the colder, darker months can be tough. But this season doesn’t have to mean losing the momentum you’ve worked so hard to build. Let’s dive into some strategies to keep that fire burning, even when the weather’s not on your side.
The Power of Sleep: Its Crucial Role in Muscle Gain, Physical Health & Wellbeing
In our busy, modern lives, sleep often takes a back seat to work, social engagements, and even Netflix binges. But if you’re serious about your health, especially if you're over 35 and balancing a hectic schedule, it’s time to recognize the vital role that sleep plays in achieving your fitness goals.
Fitness 101 - why proper exercise form matters
Proper exercise form can be the difference between injury and the results you are looking for. One of the biggest challenges I encounter as a personal trainer is watching people get carried away with exercise and their desire to push themselves ever harder, often at the cost of progress.
Functional Fitness: Top 10 Exercises
The benefits of functional exercises are vast when you consider their impact on daily life if performed as part of a regular exercise program. Here are 10 key functional exercises that are highly effective for building strength, improving stability, and enhancing overall fitness. These exercises mimic everyday movements and help improve functional performance.
Strength Training Benefits for Pre and Post Natal Exercise
Strength training has long been recognised for its numerous health benefits, and for women navigating the pre and post natal stages, its value becomes even more significant.
What is Functional Fitness? Debunking Common Myths
Functional fitness has also attracted its share of misconceptions with its rising popularity. Let’s clear up some of the most common myths:
Myth 1: It's just a trendy buzzword
Myth 2: It means using fancy equipment
Myth 3: It's only for athletes
Myth 4: It neglects aesthetic goals
Myth 5: It's too basic to be effective
Sleepless Nights, Bigger Bites: The Science Behind How Sleep Influences Your Eating Habits
Can a restless night lead to unwanted pounds on the scale? Studies have shown a clear link between insufficient sleep and weight gain. But why, ad by how much? Let’s dig into it.
Metabolism Myths Debunked: 5 Eye-Opening Truths You Need to Know
Metabolism is a complex process that often gets oversimplified. It’s often talked about, but how much of this is true? Let's debunk some common myths about metabolism and explore its complex relationship with nutrition and exercise.
What your push-pull workout is missing
When working towards growing muscle and getting stronger, it’s the negative that supplies the magic. We push and pull things in the gym to get stronger, but did you realise that the push and pull are not necessarily the most important aspect of the exercise?
The pros and cons of fitness supplements
As an experienced personal trainer, I‘ve read many reports on various fitness supplements and tried some of them to see their effects firsthand. The list of supplements I recommend based on clear scientific evidence of their benefits is surprisingly short.
What to do when you’re working out but putting on weight
“I’ve started working out but I’ve put on weight - it must all be going wrong!” Sound familiar? If so, you aren’t alone. Many people find themselves in this situation and panic or give up that healthy new lifestyle. So what is happening? Why have you gotten heavier?
With fitness, comparison is the thief of joy
When it comes to health and fitness, comparison is something we all do to some extent, even without realising it
Motivation - Are all motives the same?
Why does your motivation matter when chasing your goals? Let’s explore the two main motivations that will help you make ongoing change.
Changing up your training routines
For those who have been weight training for a while and start to get bored, or find themselves hitting a plateau, it’s worth considering changing up your training.
Body types & how they affect nutrition
What are the body types? How do you identify yours? And how does it affect the macro split of your diet?
How do I choose a Personal Trainer and how much do they cost?
How to choose a Personal Trainer, and how much does a Personal Trainer cost? Let me break it down for you…