Get Strong – why strength training is good for mental wellbeing
It is well-known and well-documented that exercise in general makes us feel good, but a common question is how lifting weights...
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- Mar 17
- 5 min
One step closer to building better habits.
What is a habit? A habit is a tendency to do something, whether it is harmful or beneficial to one's health. A good habit will assist you...
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- Feb 10
- 3 min
World Health Organization lays out five priorities for governments in getting people active
Dr. Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO), has emphasized that "demonstrating impact is...
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- Feb 3
- 2 min
SLEEP IS IMPORTANT
Obtaining quality sleep is likely the greatest obstacle most of us encounter in our efforts to reduce fat, become active, and become...
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- Jan 20
- 3 min
Mobility Vs Flexibility and how weightlifting helps both.
Contrary to popular belief, strength training can make you more flexible. Strength training increases joint range of motion (ROM),...
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- Jan 13
- 3 min
BE THE TORTOISE - JANUARY FITNESS GOAL SETTING
So, here is our first post after Christmas and New Year's, and what else could it be about besides losing weight, making resolutions, and...
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- Dec 30, 2022
- 2 min
4 reasons why small group personal training is for you
Whatever your goals might be; weight-loss, getting leaner, a little fitter or wanting to feel-good, it can be a minefield when you go it...
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- Dec 17, 2022
- 4 min
Cardiac output: Stroke volume & Heart rate - What is it all?
Blood pressure and cardiac output are two essential health functions and measurements of the cardiovascular system. All fitness...
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- Dec 3, 2022
- 5 min
How Weightlifting Can Improve Menopause & Andropause
When it comes to ageing, there is so much you can do to slow down the march of time. Resistance exercise has been repeatedly proven by...
ICENI
- Nov 25, 2022
- 2 min
6 Benefits Of Weight Training You Should Know
If you’re someone who likes to lift weights, we’re probably preaching to the choir. We don’t need to tell you how strength training can...
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- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
WOMEN'S PERSONAL TRAINING IN COLCHESTER
More so than men, women are faced with a confusing number of fitness trends and gimmicks. And they all end up disappointing, right? We're...
ICENI
- Sep 22, 2022
- 2 min
The 5 hallmarks of a great diet
There is no such thing as the "best diet." However, there is the best diet for you. Most diets will and do work to some extent. However,...
ICENI
- Sep 14, 2022
- 4 min
The InBody Scanner: Factors to consider
Did you just put on 7% body fat in a couple of days? Why an understanding of the InBody scanner will help you understand the fluctuations...
ICENI
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Iceni 4-week Nutrition Accelerator
So maybe you're just starting your fitness journey, or you might've been hitting the Gym hard without seeing the results you want......
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- Feb 13, 2022
- 5 min
Menstrual cycle and training
It's well known that the menstrual cycle can have an impact on exercise, and not just during your period. Hormonal fluctuations can...
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- Feb 3, 2022
- 2 min
Strength work to make you a more resilient runner or cyclist
Endurance Coach Michael Ruth, observation and advice to becoming a more robust runner or cyclist Whether you are an old hand and...
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- Jan 7, 2022
- 2 min
Heart Rate Training
WHY IS HEART RATE MONITORING IMPORTANT? Heart rate training is one of the most convenient and effective methods of training, with...
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- Jan 1, 2022
- 2 min
Creating New Habits
It’s 2022!! There is no industry secret around the January fitness craze, driven by those new year resolutions telling yourself this is...
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- Dec 17, 2021
- 2 min
Are you Overtraining?
Ever heard the phrase too much of a good thing is bad? Exercise is no exception to this. Many people are looking to get fitter, lose...
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