Fibre is one of those nutrition topics that sounds sensible, slightly boring and easy to ignore. Protein gets more attention. Calories get talked about constantly. Carbs and fats get debated endlessly. Fibre just quietly sits in the background, even though … [Read more...] about How Much Fibre Do You Need a Day? A Simple Guide
Why Weekends Can Affect Weight Loss Without Ruining Your Progress
Weekends can make weight loss feel a lot more confusing than it needs to be. You might feel as if you have been fairly consistent all week. Meals have been mostly sensible, you have moved a bit more, you have drunk more water, and you have had that quiet … [Read more...] about Why Weekends Can Affect Weight Loss Without Ruining Your Progress
Healthy Banana Oat Flapjacks: An Easy Snack for Busy Days
Flapjacks can be a useful homemade snack when you want something filling, easy to make and simple to portion. Traditional flapjacks are often made with plenty of butter, syrup and sugar, which is why they can quickly become more of a sweet treat than an everyday … [Read more...] about Healthy Banana Oat Flapjacks: An Easy Snack for Busy Days
Low Impact Exercises for Beginners: A 4-Week Joint-Friendly Workout Plan
Low impact exercise is a useful way to build fitness without jumping, running or putting unnecessary stress through your joints. It can be a good starting point if you are new to exercise, returning after a break, carrying extra weight, managing sore knees … [Read more...] about Low Impact Exercises for Beginners: A 4-Week Joint-Friendly Workout Plan
Do You Need to Eat More When You Start Exercising?
Starting to exercise more can make you notice your appetite in a new way. You might feel hungrier after walks, runs, gym sessions or home workouts. You might also wonder whether eating more will support your progress or undo the effort you have just put … [Read more...] about Do You Need to Eat More When You Start Exercising?
Common Knee Injuries for Runners: What Might Be Causing Your Pain?
Knee pain can be frustrating when you are trying to run consistently. One week you might feel fine, then suddenly your knee starts aching during a run, after a run, going downstairs, or when you get up from a chair. For runners, knee pain is not always caused by one … [Read more...] about Common Knee Injuries for Runners: What Might Be Causing Your Pain?
High-Protein Chicken and Rice Traybake
A chicken and rice traybake is one of those meals that feels much easier than it looks. Everything goes into one roasting tin, the oven does most of the work, and you end up with a filling meal that works for busy evenings, post-workout dinners or simple … [Read more...] about High-Protein Chicken and Rice Traybake
Best Yoga Mats for Beginners: Comfortable Options for Home Workouts
A yoga mat is one of those simple pieces of kit that can make home workouts feel much easier to start. You do not need a perfect setup, a spare room or lots of expensive equipment. But if you are exercising on a hard floor, slipping on carpet, or trying to do stretches … [Read more...] about Best Yoga Mats for Beginners: Comfortable Options for Home Workouts
Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Squat? Common Reasons and Beginner Fixes
Squats look simple until your knees start complaining. You try to sit back, keep your chest up, push through your feet and do everything “properly”, but somewhere on the way down or back up, your knees feel sore, tight, uncomfortable or just not quite right. It can be … [Read more...] about Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Squat? Common Reasons and Beginner Fixes
Why Do I Feel Shaky During Exercise? Common Reasons and What Helps
Feeling shaky during exercise can be unnerving, especially if you are new to working out or coming back after a break. One minute you feel fine. Then your legs start trembling during squats, your arms wobble in a plank, or you feel a bit weak and unsteady halfway through … [Read more...] about Why Do I Feel Shaky During Exercise? Common Reasons and What Helps
