gforcefitMar 162 minWhy Diets Don't Work"The diet starts tomorrow", "I'm on a new diet plan", "Once I finish this diet, I'll be exactly how I want to be".. we've all heard them...
gforcefitNov 20, 20202 minWhat's bad for the body is bad for the brainHave you ever wondered whether the food you eat affects more than just your physical appearance? Sure we know that fatty foods can...
gforcefitSep 18, 20202 minThe importance of sleepWhen it comes to wellbeing, it isn't just about exercising and what we eat. Sleep is an important element which many of us forget about....
gforcefitAug 3, 20202 minKettlebells Part 2 - What's so good about them?Firstly, if you aren't sure what kettlebells are then check out my previous blog post Kettlebells Part 1. Secondly, I'm going to discuss...
gforcefitMay 30, 20203 minFunctional Exercise - what is it?Functional exercise is basically exercise which helps the body to carry out everyday tasks, such as sitting down/standing up, picking...
gforcefitMay 6, 20202 minCoronavirus and ObesitySo coronavirus is still at large as we all know and we are all still having to stay at home most of the time (with a few exceptions). ...
gforcefitApr 26, 20202 minHave you recently taken up long distance running?So with all that's going on at the moment with lockdown and the allowance of exercise once a day, a lot of people have taken up running,...
gforcefitApr 18, 20202 minA little thing called turmeric - could it have health benefits for you?Turmeric is a yellow spice (a relative of ginger), widely used in India and is also known for its medicinal properties. The main active...
gforcefitApr 5, 20202 minHow exercise benefits your mental healthWe all know that exercise is good for us, whether we are doing it or not, we know it's great for our hearts, lungs, keeping us strong etc...
gforcefitMar 20, 20202 minExercise and coronavirusI'm sure you'll agree these are strange times right now. Everything is changing and our daily routine has been thrown out of whack. You...
gforcefitMar 10, 20202 minWhat are DOMS?You may well know all about DOMS but if you don't then I will fill you in. DOMS is an abbreviation for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. ...
gforcefitMar 1, 20202 minKettlebells Part I - What are they?Here's the first part of my blog on kettlebells. In this blog I'll discuss what exactly kettlebells are and a bit of their history....
gforcefitFeb 21, 20201 min100 sit ups a day to a six pack?You may read about these celebrities who say they do 100 (or x number of) sit ups a day to achieve their fantastic abs/six pack. Is it...
gforcefitFeb 16, 20201 minUse it or lose it - the benefits of strength trainingWhat's this blog about? Well we've all heard the above expression but I'm talking in particular about muscle loss. As we age we start...
gforcefitFeb 11, 20202 minGymtimidationHave you ever experienced gymtimidation? The feeling of intimidation when you go into a gym? Well it's pretty common, feelings such as...
gforcefitFeb 7, 20201 minWhat's so good about avocados anyway?Why does everyone keep banging on about eating avocado you may wonder? Well, personally I think they're pretty tasty, but not only that...
gforcefitFeb 4, 20201 minMotivationMotivation is a tricky thing. Sometimes we have lots of time on our hands but still cannot motivate ourselves to do exercise and we...
gforcefitNov 16, 20191 minJanuary trends or a permanent change?So January has come round again and a lot of people make a New Year's Resolution to "get fit". This in itself is a great resolution, but...