HOW DRINKING COFFEE CAN HELP BOOST ALERTNESS AND PERFORMANCE
Most of us love a coffee, as evidenced by a $100 billion global industry. The smell of a fresh brew is almost magical and it’s hard to keep track of…
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WHAT IS HUNGER? PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL
Do you find yourself reaching for a tub of ice-cream or a snack when you have had a bad day? Hunger is a bit more complex than just having your…
WHAT IS EPOC AND HOW CAN IT HELP IDENTIFY THE BEST EXERCISE FOR BURNING CALORIES?
Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)We all know that our bodies warm up as we exercise, and when we stop exercising our bodies can remain warm for some time before we…
HITZone REOPENING GUIDE FOR MEMBERS
We are looking forward to our reopening and welcoming you back into the studio. Before doing so we would like to provide you with information relating to the precautions we…
SHOULD YOU EAT FIVE PORTIONS OF FRUIT & VEGETABLES EVERY DAY?
The ‘five-a-day’ campaign was created in the USA in the late 80s and by 2003 had been officially adopted by the UK government. The World Health Organization (WHO) state that…
LOW BACK PAIN? RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SLEEP
How You Can Be Active When You Have Low Back Pain Most us will experience some form of low back pain (LBP) during our life. There can be many things…
EXERCISE IS MEDICINE – WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
Exercise is Medicine (EIM), is a global health initiative. The vision of EIM, is to make physical activity assessment and promotion, a standard in clinical care. It’s about connecting health…
HOW TO MEDITATE FOR STRESS REDUCTION
Meditation has been practised throughout human history in many different forms, with various health benefits proven through scientific study. There are many types of meditation, of which mindfulness meditation is…
MENOPAUSE AND BONE HEALTH
Up to 20% of a woman’s bone density can be lost in the 5 - 7 years after Menopause. This drop is caused by falling levels of Oestrogen - The…
CAN LISTENING TO MUSIC IMPROVE YOUR WORKOUT?
Listening to music while exercising doesn’t just relieve boredom — it can help improve the quality of your workout by increasing your stamina and putting you in a better mood.*In…
10 TIPS TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHY LIFE AND BODY
The moment you go on social media these days you are bombarded with ‘Health Tips’, or ‘Vegan diets are the best for you and the planet’, or ‘Keto is the…
HOW TO MAKE A GOOD BREAKFAST ON THE GO
Most of us are aware of the importance of a good breakfast - as our first meal, it can have a significant impact on our whole day! If we reach…
WHAT IS BEST, WALKING OR RUNNING?
Is it just us or have you noticed so many more people out walking and running as they strive to get their daily allowed outdoor exercise in? Due to this…
HOW DO YOU STAY MOTIVATED FOR EXERCISE?
Few things in life are as rewarding as sticking with your exercise routine. You will feel fitter, stronger, healthier, more confident and it will also bring a sense of accomplishment.…
WHAT BOOSTS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM?
The idea of ‘boosting’ your immune system is perhaps not the best way to think of it, as it suggests a short-term fast fix. Rather we should focus on keeping…