Tabata training is a high intensity interval workout that lasts for a total of 4 minutes. To do this workout you start by selecting an exercise e.g. squats, jumping jacks, push ups, you do this exercise at a high intensity for 20 seconds, then you rest for 10 seconds and repeat this for 8 rounds. Depending on your time constraints and fitness level you can select another exercise and do the workout again. Example below: Squats x 8 rounds Jumping jacks x 8 rounds Push ups x 8 rounds Total time = 12 minutes (3 x 4 minute rounds) The benefits: Improves your fitness Burns fat, raising your heart rate and metabolism quickly If your time poor this is a perfect workout as its quick and easy You ca
A delicious weekend treat for the whole family. (serves 6-8) Ingredients: Filling: 6 fugi apples 200ml organic apple juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Crumble: 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1/4 cup desiccated coconut 1/4 cup walnuts 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons coconut oil 3 tablespoons organic maple syrup Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180 c. 2. Cut apples into wedges (leave skin on) and remove the centre core. 3. Place apples into a large pot, combine apple juice, vanilla and cinnamon. 4. Cook on medium to low heat for about 20-30 minutes (with the lid on for the first 10 minutes) and cook until the apples have softened. 5. Place ap
Most people experience fear when it comes to trying something new, common fears that people can face when it comes to fitness (trying a new gym or joining a fitness group) are: Failure Judgement The unknown Being intimidated Being the new person Being out of your comfort zone There are many reasons as to why we may have these fears, something that has happened to you in your childhood, in your personal life or at work. There is no easy fix but I would like to share some strategies with you that has worked for me when I'm trying to overcome these fears: Self talk, positive words of encouragement. Focusing on how good I will feel when I succeed. Remembering the more I think about it, the longe
A couple of years ago when I started running longer distances I found that I was getting stitches regularly, my traps and shoulders were tight as well as my calves. I got some really good advice that I want to share with you that really helped and completely improved my run... 1. Keep your chest proud and look forward (not down at your feet), this allows you to get more oxygen into your lungs. 2. Keep your shoulders back and down (stay relaxed), this relates back to tactic number 1 but also reduces tightness in your traps and shoulders. 3. Concentrate on your breathing (inhale through your nose and exhale out through your mouth), you will find that you can run longer and are less likely to
