Fitness Update - December
Hey team, welcome to another Fitness Update. It’s hard to believe we are pretty much done with 2024!!
As the year draws to a close and the holiday season rapidly approaches and things get “busy” it’s easy to put health goals on the backburner, telling yourself, ...
Fitness Update - November
3 Common Fitness Myths Holding Women Back—and the Truths You Need to Know. Welcome to the November Fitness Update! When it comes to fitness, women often hear a lot of advice, some of which is based more on myth than science. Unfortunately, these myths can hold you back from...
5 Tips for a Successful Return to Exercise
You hear it all the time… ”You really should exercise, it’s great for you”. For many, the thought of exercise evokes feelings of anxiety. Maybe you don’t like exercise for a host of different reasons. Maybe it’s the thought of being seen in your workout clothes, m...
Collaboration over Competition
TRUE or FALSE? If you are in business, it seems that you are automatically deemed to in competition with every other business in the same industry as you…….right? Wrong! In this day and age of a cut throat business world – it is so refreshing to be part of a group of...
Focus Magazine April - Fitness Update
LET’S CHAT ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE AS WE AGE. It is very well documented that exercise throughout every stage of your life is beneficial, but as we age and nature slows us down, there are some things you can do to stay fit and healthy into your golden years. The do...
Focus Magazine August - Fitness Update
PELVIC FLOOR TRAINING FOR MEN! Let’s start to unlock the power within!
You all know how important it is for you to take care of yourselves from a physical and mental health point of view, but that should also include your pelvic health. So, buckle up and let’s embark on ...
Focus Magazine December - Fitness Update
To Splurge or Not to Splurge? Welcome to the December Fitness update. With the festive season well and truly upon us I thought it would be a good time to discuss the holiday season and some of my best strategies to uncomplicate your health and fitness routines. From my e...
Focus Magazine February - Fitness Update
GETTING MARRIED CAN BE ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING TIMES IN OUR LIVES, IT IS ALSO A TIME THAT WE WANT TO LOOK OUR ABSOLUTE BEST. This can often come with added stress and pressure so let me share with you my 5 top tips to have you feeling and looking amazing on your wedding day. ...
Focus Magazine January - Fitness Update
Welcome to 2023! For many people both young and old the Christmas/New Year period is a time of reflection and planning for the new year.Whilst this is an important thing to do, it is something that could be done at any time you feel that you are off track with your health and f...
Focus Magazine July - Fitness Update
STRENGTH VS CARDIO TRAINING In the quest for optimum health and fitness, women often find themselves pondering the eternal question: strength training or cardio? The truth is, both forms of exercise offer unique benefits that complement each other perfectly. Let's explore the ad...
Focus Magazine June - Fitness Update
Do you find yourself working out at 110% each and every day and STILL UNABLE TO SHIFT THE KILOS THAT YOU SO DESPERATELY WANT TO LOSE? Are you desperately trying to stick to a meal plan that restricts calories and yet still nothing changes? The number of times in my working life ...
Focus Magazine March - Fitness Update
HEALTHY HABITS FOR BUSY WOMEN As we all know, being a working woman can be equal parts fulfilling and hectic. Throw in a couple of kids, ageing parents and family life and often times your own health tends to get overlooked as you struggle to fit everything in. Am I right? Well...
Focus Magazine May - Fitness Update
BONE DENSITY Welcome to the May edition of the Fitness Update! This month, we're tackling a topic that might not seem exciting at first, but it's actually crucial for your long-term health - bone density. Now, we know what you're thinking:-"Bone density? Yawn." But trust me, i...
Focus Magazine May - Keep Active This Winter
As winter approaches, the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter it is easy to choose your warm bed or the couch over heading out to exercise. Read the full article below.
Focus Magazine November - Fitness Update
Season Proof Your Expectations Welcome to your November Fitness Update! As the party season approaches, I hear many women chatting about how they want to lose a few kilos or fit into a particular outfit before Christmas, and you can’t escape the social media bombardment of wei...
Focus Magazine October - Fitness Update
Exercise for Mental Health Hi team and welcome to another Fitness Update. This month let’s chat about the benefits of exercise for mental health. It’s no secret that a little movement each day can work wonders for not only your physical health but also your mental health.&n...
Focus Magazine September - Fitness Update
Spring clean your health routines. Hooray it’s Spring! Spring is often a time when many people decide it’s time to “get back into it”. I am an advocate for everything in moderation and taking small actions each day towards your overall health and fitness, b...
How to motivate yourself to exercise and eat healthily when you’re exhausted
Let’s face it, mum life is exhausting! How are you supposed to get motivated to exercise and eat healthily when it all just seems way too hard! Rachel Leman gives us some great tips on how to get started. Let’s face it, mum life is exhausting!! Particularly if you ha...
Is postpartum weight gain common?
You have given birth to your beautiful baby and now it’s apparently time to lose the baby weight – right? Rachel Leman explains why postpartum weight gain is not that uncommon. You have given birth to your beautiful baby and now it’s apparently time to lose the baby w...
What is the best type of exercise to “get back into it” after having a baby?
As a fitness professional, this is a question that I hear quite often. However, it’s not a question that everyone naturally thinks to ask. Many of us (my previous self included) believe that once our baby is born we are good to go! We can’t wait to “get back into it”...
Winter Proof Your Workout
Don’t let winter ruin your workout plans and derail your goals! Here are some tips to help you stay motivated. 1. Find a workout buddy and make a date with them (you won't want to let them down) 2. Get your clothes ready the night before so you can have a couple more m...
