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Training in the heat
Training in the heat As the summer temperatures finally increase and you are not one of the lucky ones able to train in front of an industrial-sized fan, here are a few pointers to assist with training in the heat. Thermoregulation is how your body maintains a consistent internal temperature. When exposed to external heat, [...]
Pregnancy VS Exercise
Pregnancy VS Exercise Some people are unsure as to whether or not exercise is a good idea when you're expecting but contrary to belief exercise actually has an endless list of benefits. As long as it is done in the right way it is in no way detrimental to that mini-you inside of you and [...]
Clean Eating’s Dirty Secret
Clean Eating’s Dirty Secret My name is Elly Rees and I am one of the newest members of the Better Body Group. I have been studying nutrition for 5 years now and have a Bsc Hons in Exercise, Health and Nutrition, and a Msc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Over the last few days a [...]
How to get abs!
How to get abs! When I was at the ripe age of 15 I decided I was going to start working out and like most guys my age, it’s because I had one goal in mind. I had an ambition. I wanted abs. I wanted to be able to grate cheese on those abs. I [...]
Drink it, you lemon!
Lemon Water So you’ve probably got used to your trainer encouraging you to drink lots of water at regular intervals throughout the day - and it probably goes in one ear and out the other! Well here’s a useful tip that will help motivate you to stay hydrated throughout the day! All you’ll [...]
Protein Powders for Veggies?
Protein Powders for Veggies? Do vegetarian and/or vegans need to supplement? Well obviously they do not have to. So maybe the question should be, would some vegetarians or vegans who want to increase their sporting performance gain benefit from supplementing their diet with protein powders? Well, this is a very difficult question to answer because [...]
Mr. Pentagon lost 12lb in 25 days!
My 20 year old client (Mr. Pentagon), came to the the Better Body Group to lose weight and tone up before his 6 week holiday, but he only had 3 1/2 weeks to do it!! By sticking to a strict diet and training 3 days a week with high intensity cardio and strength training, he [...]
Two stone in five months
"Personal training was a bit of a last resort for me in an attempt to try and exercise regularly over a prolonged period of time within my physical limitations. This is what Christina has enabled me to do by taking a detailed history of what has restricted me in the past and tailoring an exercise [...]
