In the Strong Friends series I chat with inspirational and outstanding personalities to learn more about how people manage their health and wellbeing, about their businesses and what makes them tick. This week I chat to my own trainer, Andy Pilides: Athlete, coach and business owner.
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We are bombarded with so much utter crap about pregnancy and so much judgment is passed around. With so many clients and friends having babies, I wanted to speak to them about their experience and what is important to them. Here, I talk to my clients about training while pregnant. In the coming weeks I will be talking to experts in the field. I would love you to be part of the conversation.
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When you are starving and stressed and in a rush and you get to the store to grab something - this is the danger zone. It's so easy to grab a bag of crisps and a soft drink and keep hustling. We know it's not good for us but at that point in time, rational thought isn't exactly happening. Here is a list of snacks that will help you fuel up.
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Play, fun, hobbies, unstructured activities and doing stuff without expecting an outcome are all things that keep humans balanced, happy and connecting with others. It can also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and many other ailments, particularly those related to old age. Fun AND good for your health? Yes!
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In the Strong Friends series I chat with inspirational and outstanding personalities to learn more about how people manage their health and wellbeing, about their businesses and what makes them tick. First up I talk to Asha Hibbert: Yoga teacher and kindred spirit.
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Yoga was one of those disciplines that I really struggled with. I have dabbled with yoga for ten years but was never able to stick with it. It took quite a lot of trauma to finally help me to fully understand the benefits. In this article I talk about the various types of yoga, what it means to me and how I deploy it for myself and my clients.
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Breakfast is important. We've all heard it before! But it really is. What you have in the morning can be instrumental in the decisions you make about food for the rest of the day. Ideally, we might have some eggs with spinach and avocado but that's not always possible. Here is a super fast, super nutritious alternative.
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In times of increased stress, taking time for yourself and taking time to look after your body is even more important. It helps to fortify your system in the face of this stress.
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Sleep and recovery are super important to my clients. In the gym when I am training with them I cause stimulus to their bodies but the changes only occur when they are at rest and in recovery. Apart from refueling and hydration, good, quality sleep is what causes the body to healing and that is when it is changing.
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We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be "perfect". Nobody is perfect. Give yourself a break! The best you can do is to set yourself up for a good day. It takes a little organisation and also plenty of leeway for things to change.
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So chuffed to be an official ambassador for Moovwear! I love their super comfy, brightly coloured tights for men and women AND they are eco friendly.
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Water helps you reduce fatigue, break down toxins, metabolise and plenty more. It's such a simple change to make to your day that has so many far reaching effects. A small change that equals a big step towards a healthier you and a new normal.
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All day long we are bombarded with things you should and shouldn’t do to lead a healthy lifestyle. I have distilled all that stuff into a checklist that I use this as a simple mental guide to help me make decisions throughout my day that get me closer to a healthy lifestyle rather than away from it.
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Over the last ten years in the industry I’ve realised that I have been coaching my clients on a recurring set of principles. These are the four principles that help me achieve my personal goals and help me coach my clients to get results.
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Contrary to popular opinion, lifting weights alone will not make you bulky. Many women shy away from heavy lifting as they believe it will make them seem bulky and masculine. This is not true! Lifting is essential for conditioning.
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