Fat loss is a common goal for many people, but there is a lot of misinformation about it out there! With the rise of social media, it’s common to see fat loss myths promoted as ‘hacks’. It can be extremely challenging to know what to believe! These myths are dangerous. […]
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5 Essential Tips for Training in Warmer Weather
As the temperature rises, staying motivated and continuing your training routine (whether that’s for the short summer we have in the UK or whilst you’re on holiday) can become a challenge. However, with proper preparation and a few adjustments here and there, you can optimise your workouts and make the […]
International Women’s Day – How to work with your body to achieve your fitness goals
8th March marks International Women’s Day each year. As you may well be aware, the majority of fitness plans and information are put together with men in mind, whether intentionally or not. A review of physiological research by O’Halloran (2020) determined that just 8% of physiological studies exclusively featured female […]
The Lowdown On The Athx Games
This month, we’re taking a brief hiatus from our usual Class Reviews, to give you our take on one of the newest fitness events on the scene – Athx. In December I competed in my first ever Athx competition at Birmingham NEC arena. I had no idea what to expect […]
What Should I Eat Before and After Going to The Gym?
We’re well into 2024 and you may be a seasoned gym-goer looking to level up or potentially a novice trying something new this year. This could mean stepping up your training routine and pushing your training that little bit further. With that in mind, we’re here to give you some […]
Nutrition for Hyrox – Event Day Tips for Peak Performance
We’re back with some more Hyrox-focussed content! We’ve already delved into our top tips for the lead-up to the event and some first-hand intel from one of our FFF affiliates. Therefore, in this blog post, we’ll explore the essential elements of nutrition for the day of Hyrox. We will be […]
How do Probiotics affect Sports Performance?
Probiotics, not to be confused with prebiotics, are live bio cultures that we can consume through a variety of different forms. Sometimes through food, like with kraut or kimchi, sometimes through drink, like with kefir, and sometimes through supplementation, normally taken in the form of capsules. We’re focussing on the […]
5 Key Considerations For Fuelling 5KM
We’re back for our 4th year bringing the community together to give back. A quick sweat, a lot of fun and an incredible cause. As a team, we’ll be taking to Battersea Park for our annual Strides for the Streets 5km event. We are raising money for The Soup Kitchen […]
Endorphins – Why Do We Feel So Great When We Workout?
Picture this: you’re on the sofa: comfy, warm, not particularly interested in moving. Working out is the last thing on your mind. However, today you had planned to hit the gym and get some movement in. The classic conversation with yourself about whether to go or not kicks off and […]
How to Eat for Hybrid Training: A Nutrition Guide To Maximise Performance
Hybrid training is not new to the fitness scene but has surged in popularity over the past few years from the growth of functional training and fitness competitions, such as Hyrox. Now you likely know you need to tailor your training to suit this, but do you need to adjust […]