‘Protein’ is probably a PT’s favourite word (apart from Burpees 😂). But just why do we place so much emphasis on eating protein? As Personal Trainers, our top request is to help clients lose body fat and gain lean muscle, and whilst in exercise terms, a combination of resistance training and cardio are essential to achieve…
DetailsWhether you’re involved in the fitness industry as we are, or just follow a few fitness people out of interest, it is difficult to go on social media without noticing the increasing numbers of meal replacements and shakes being pushed and promoted both directly and through so-called ‘fitness experts’. Having recently been approached with an…
DetailsThis is such an easy recipe for a healthy and delicious butternut squash soup – guaranteed to warm up your winter lunchtimes! Takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and makes around 3 largish bowls Ingredients: Around 500g of butternut squash, peeled and chopped into cubes (I let Tesco do the hard work and used…
DetailsIf you’re feeling the cold this week, why not have a go at our High Intensity Tabata Workout – guaranteed to get your heart rate racing and your cheeks glowing! You don’t need any equipment, just grab a mat or a towel and a bottle of water and go! Take a few minutes to get your…
DetailsWelcome to our fourth JDV Tabata Workout – this time we’ve opted for a low impact workout which is great for anyone wanting to avoid any moves which are too intense on the joints, or for anyone new to Tabata. You’ll still get a great, total body workout which raises your metabolism and blasts body fat, so…
DetailsWith winter well on it’s way, what could be nicer than a bowl of heart warming soup? This delicious recipe is as healthy as it is easy to make. Ingredients: 300g Sweet Potato, peeled and chopped into 2 inch chunks 1 large Carrot, chopped 1 Leek, sliced 1 Large onion, chopped 2 Garlic cloves, finely…
DetailsWelcome to the third video in our series of JDV Tabata Workouts. Grab some water and a mat or towel and join us for an 8 minute, total body blast! Tabata training follows a specific protocol of 20 seconds maximal exercise with 10 seconds rest, repeated for four minutes at time. In this video we…
DetailsRecently I’ve noticed that I’ve put on a few pounds, nothing major, but clothes that are usually comfortable have become less so! Like many people, over the summer holidays I relaxed my eating (and drinking) – a couple of biscuits here; a chocolate bar there; the odd glass of wine mid-week. Doesn’t sound too bad…
DetailsTomorrow sees the start of National Work-Life Week, which aims to highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Studies show that people working 55 hours a week or more have a 35% increased risk of suffering a stroke than those who work 40 hours or less. Finding a good balance between family, work…
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