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Push-Up Power
Push-ups are a great exercise, and can be done anywhere! Many of my female clients have goals of being able to do push-ups on their toes, and with the right technique, practice and perseverance, they all get there in the…
Fruit Yoghurt Snack
it can be hard to think of healthy snack ideas, and sometimes a piece of fruit just won’t cut it. Most days i have a delicious fruit and yoghurt snack – which can also make a great breakfast or dessert!…
5 Reasons Why Women Should Lift Heavy
Being a competitive powerlifter, I obviously have a love for lifting heavy weights and being a personal trainer, I love to share this love with my clients, especially women who before training with me would never have thought about giving…
Tabata Training
The tabata training method is named after the Japanese scientist who brought this type of training to the worlds attention following his 1996 study. Tabata training is a type of high intensity interval training (HIIT), an exercise strategy that uses…
Dealing With Exercise Muscle Cramps And Stitches
I’ve had many clients ask me over the years what causes muscle cramps and side abdominal stitches. Below is a short article explaining what they are, why you might get them, and how to avoid them. What are muscle cramps?…
Banana And Date Muffins
Along with my banana bread recipe, here is another recipe for a healthy morning or afternoon snack. Ingredients: 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour 1 cup wholemeal plain flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1.5 tablespoons honey 3 eggs…