Olympic lifting beginners course
Think you can’t learn the olympic lifts in 10 hours? Think again! “The olympic lifting course has been an eye opener and a confidence booster for me” – Amrit
10 diet tips and tactics
It is not necessary to count calories in order to lose fat. All you need to do is employ a few simple tactics to improve the quality of your diet. Follow these 10 tips to regain control of your eating and get into the shape you desire.
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.
Why ‘low fat’ may actually make you fat
Foods that have been manufactured to be ‘low fat’ or have had a lot of fat removed are not automatically healthier.
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.