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Ladies Who Lift Course Agenda

Each session is 2 hours long. We start with a group warm up, including mobility drills specific to the lifts. We then move on to the main session which will include both technique and a workout. We finish with a short discussion on a relevant topic, e.g. nutrition, recovery.

Bread-free BLT

People who want to stay healthy and in shape benefit from eating more protein and less carbohydrate. But switching from old carby favourites to protein-based meals can be tricky. How do you replace cereal or sandwiches? Enter the bread-free BLT!

Tips for a good night’s sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep of 8-9 hours a night is vital for fat loss, muscle gain, health and sanity – but it’s often the aspect of our lifestyle that feels the least under control. But before you reach for the sleeping pills or a bottle of scotch, make sure that you have tried these […]

The top 9 mistakes we make about fat loss

Many people have the best intentions when it comes to fat loss but there are so many myths and misconceptions about fat loss that it is easy to be led astray. So don’t jeopardise your fat loss efforts! Avoid these nine classic mistakes and you will see much improved results.

About the Ladies Who Lift course

Ladies Who Lift is a unique 6-week weight training course, by women, for women. Week by week you will master good technique and heavier weights in all the big lifts such as squat, bench press and deadlift.

Why muscle building is vital, whoever you are

Most people don’t come to the gym with the intention of building lots of muscle. They come to lose some weight, ‘tone up’ and get fit. The idea of muscle building conjures images of huge, rippling bodybuilder types or grimacing meatheads under unfeasibly heavy bars – not something most people aspire to.

What to eat

Don’t you wish there was just a simple list of foods you should eat, without any of the complicated stuff about macronutrient splits and what cavemen ate? Well, this is that list.

7 types of push up

Push ups are never boring as there are so many ways to do them! You can target chest, shoulders and arms, and work strength, power or endurance. Here are a few ideas: