What is it you want or need in a coach/trainer? For some it's important to have either a carrot or a stick handy, to keep momentum and motivation up. For these clients, a personal trainer is the perfect partner and coach. For others, it's about learning  - learning more

Physical activity encompasses movement and exercise. But which is more important? Movement should come first since the benefits are enormous and far-reaching. Then - if you have the time, energy and desire - think about adding exercise to your day/week.

Pilates is, to the exercise industry, what Tom Ford was to Gucci! A much-needed revamping of ideas (around focused movement, in this case). Disciples of Pilates can’t help but sound enthusiastic about it. Whether because it “fixed” their backs, they feel stronger for it, or they just love this

The answer to the question "How to get strong" is multi-layered, and quite technical, but with a little focus and a clear plan, you'll be reaching your goal in no time. You'll also accrue a host of anti-aging and health benefits along the way.

What is cardio? Answering technically, it is any physical exercise that uses oxygen to meet the energy demands of a workout. In my experience though, people ask this question when trying to understand whether or not this mode of training will help them successfully achieve their physical goals.

The means by which to build a strong core seems to be a confusing and misunderstood issue, so to achieve it properly, a knowledge of abdominal anatomy is necessary.

Your body shape can tell you what type of activity is best suited to you, helping to make the most of your natural talents. Working with your body and helping it develop its natural affinities makes working out more pleasurable.

Calories don’t matter!  Should I say it again? They. Don’t. Matter. What matters, in fact, are only three things – the quality (not the value) of calories, your cell’s ability to efficiently regulate hunger and satiety signalling, and when you consume them.

Clearly the low fat, high carb food pyramid offers poor advice, given the world has become fatter and unhealthier.

Animals have a means of protecting against predators. But plants also have a mechanism for defending themselves. Phytoalexins are a plant’s “claws”. These are defence chemicals that can be harmful when consumed. Historically, we’ve assumed that a plant-based diet provides nutrients that are beneficial to human health. But what

As women, we tend to experience a great many menopause digestive issues. This is because our gut houses so many oestrogen, and other hormone, receptors. Before we get into the specifics of menopause and the gut, however, it’s important we understand the digestive process. Chew it to death Arguably, the…

Your immune system is effectively housed within your gut, so it's vital that you digest, assimilate and utilise the food you consume to the very best of your ability.

Jack and Jill lived at the bottom of the hill. Their water source was at the top, until a national supermarket chain opened next door. Although a great convenience, they had to beware the marketing wolves, who were intimately schooled in parting people from their money...

There are some sound reasons you might choose to buy organic over non-organic foods. Before we discuss these, it’s worth clarifying what the term “organic” means.

Health and weight (and how to manage them) are topics that seem to both fascinate and frustrate us in equal measure. The answer lies in understanding your personal fuelling requirements.

Lack of sleep can increase your risk of heart disease and raise your blood pressure; it can add to early aging, worsen constipation and increase your risk of dying from any disease.

Lower blood sugar levels are the key to staying lean and healthy. It’s not as hard as you might think and over time, will have an incredibly positive impact on all the systems in your body. Below we’re going to cover six easy ways to do just that. Lower

Turning 40 isn’t just a milestone—it’s a physiological and psychological shift that few women are prepared for. It can start subtly: energy that never quite returns, digestion that feels off, or mood changes that don’t seem to fit the context of your life. You may not be unwell, but

Menopause Spring Effects: As the seasons change, so does your body—sometimes in ways you never signed up for. Spring brings longer days, warmer weather, and fresh blooms… but also a whole new set of menopause quirks. If you’re wondering why your hot flashes feel like a personal heatwave or

I’m 51 and I’m in good shape. As a woman, this has invariably led to me being regularly called (amongst other things) ‘fortunate’, ‘genetically gifted, or – simply – ‘lucky’.

If 2020 was the year for catalytic change, 2021 may be the year we stay open to everything; the year we give our all to finding passion and self-fulfilment. Let’s think creatively and expansively. Let’s grow beyond our wildest imagination.

As a gender, us females are conditioned to believe we’re acceptable only when “perfect”. Much of our life is spent chasing this illusory state. On the surface of it, we wish (so very much) for that coveted (and oh-so-model-esque) toned and lean beach body. But deep down we know

How do I show self-love? Let me count the ways… carrot cake from Flavourtown (when they have it in); a really good book (when I have the time for it); a manicure (on my birthday); a good movie (when I’m able to stay awake long enough to watch it). Hang…

Conformity will be the death of us. More specifically, that of our kids. I’ve been seeing a lot of teenagers/young adults with anxiety issues recently. This kind of trend is always massively concerning, though not remotely surprising.

It’s only when you can relax, give yourself permission to chill when you want to, but be mindful of your goals all at the same time that you’ll be able to consider a healthy diet and exercise regime a new lifestyle worth adopting.

Our lives, our work, our play has gotten more and more sedentary and this is a major problem for us as humans - will we be known as the coach potato generation?

It was Arnie who recently said (in his deadpan Terminatoresque voice), “I’m old. But not obsolete”. Clearly he’s feeling a lot like I am these days.