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Can Exercise Make Me Younger?
It seems today that life is all about how to live longer and look younger. However, what’s the point in living longer and looking younger...
Tara Pickham
Aug 11, 20213 min read
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How to Prevent Shin Splints
Shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a condition that results in pain on the inside or to the front of the shin bone...
Tara Pickham
Feb 12, 20213 min read
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Muscle Fibres: Slow Twitch vs Fast Twitch
Skeletal muscle makes up about 36% of an average females body mass (42% for an average male). Skeletal muscle has many functions and is...
Tara Pickham
Jan 16, 20213 min read
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Energy Systems Explained
There are three systems of energy production within the body; this includes the ATP-PC energy system, the lactic acid energy system and...
Tara Pickham
Dec 9, 20204 min read
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How to Choose the Right Training Shoes
If I’m honest, there are plenty of training accessories out there that we can simply just do without. A good pair of training shoes on...
Tara Pickham
Nov 18, 20204 min read
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How to Get Back on Track after a Holiday
Holidays are a time to unwind and an opportunity to break free from our daily routine. They are a time to see and do new things and...
Tara Pickham
Aug 24, 20203 min read
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What Causes Muscle Cramps?
Muscle cramps are annoying, painful and can strike at any time. Cramps are often harmless but in some situations can be symptomatic of an...
Tara Pickham
Jul 7, 20202 min read
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How to Improve My Push Up
Push ups are extremely popular and a part of many fitness programs and exercise plans. Push ups are a basic yet challenging way to...
Tara Pickham
May 11, 20203 min read
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Things I Need to Know Before Starting a New Training Program
Starting a new exercise program can bring about a newfound excitement and motivation for your health and fitness. This is something...
Tara Pickham
Apr 2, 20203 min read
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How to Improve My Squat
Squats are regarded as one of, if not the most important and beneficial exercises we can do. They are a part of our everyday life and...
Tara Pickham
Mar 2, 20203 min read
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How to Overcome Training Plateaus
It doesn’t matter how experienced you are or how much of a seasoned trainer you are, training plateaus can happen. Are they the end of...
Tara Pickham
Feb 12, 20203 min read
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Can Having a Pet be Good for Your Health
For those of you who own pets, you’re probably well aware of the positive impact they can have on your life. For others of you, you may...
Tara Pickham
Jan 31, 20202 min read
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Fuelling Up Pre Workout
If you want to get the most out of your training then you need to give your body the energy it requires to perform at its peak. Fuelling...
Tara Pickham
Jan 8, 20203 min read
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The Benefits of Having a Training Buddy
Unfortunately some of us aren’t as self motivated as we’d like to be, so having a training buddy can really be a game changer. If you...
Tara Pickham
Jan 1, 20203 min read
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How to Stay on Track This Holiday Season
Staying on track with your health and fitness can be tough when the holidays roll around for another year. Whether it’s trying to squeeze...
Tara Pickham
Dec 17, 20193 min read
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Why Is Goal Setting Important?
Dreams only ever remain dreams without clear and precise goals, regardless of whether this is in reference to your health and fitness or...
Tara Pickham
Nov 27, 20193 min read
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Are You Overtraining?
More isn’t always better when it comes to most things in life, including exercise. Yes to some extent it can be beneficial to add extra...
Tara Pickham
Nov 5, 20194 min read
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Things I Need To Know About Foam Rolling
Foam rollers have quick become a craze within the fitness industry and for good reason. For those of you who don’t already know, a foam...
Tara Pickham
Oct 1, 20194 min read
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Top Tips for Improving Your Squat
Squats are regarded as one of, if not the most important and beneficial exercises we can do. They are a part of our everyday life and...
Tara Pickham
Aug 21, 20193 min read
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Can Music Motivate Me To Train Harder?
Music comes in various genres. It can make us laugh or cry, happy or sad, relaxed or energetic. So how can music play a role in boosting...
Tara Pickham
Aug 10, 20193 min read
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