Mental Health Awareness Week (May 10-16) comes off the back of a year which has undoubtedly been one of the most challenging for the mental wellbeing of millions. The Royal College of Psychiatrists, in an analysis of data from the NHS and ONS, highlighted a steep increase in mental ill health since March 2020 when lockdown…
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Move it, shake it, roll it, snack it; the ins and outs of post workout nutrition – and whether us gals need our own products
Post workout nutrition, our cupboards here at Pither HQ have always been full of them. Drinks, bars, balls, powders, shots, drops, gels; the choices are simply endless. Not only is the variety endless, but the science is baffling too and I’m sure I’m not alone in saying I never quite know where to start when…
Working out whilst on your period; all you need to know
A guest post from Anna Cousins, an online personal trainer Hormonal changes associated with your period can lead to fatigue, emotional swings, bloating and increased muscle aches. And this is definitely something that should be taken into consideration when planning workouts, and likewise, when taking part in any competitive sporting activities. However, having a period…
It’s National Fitness Day – Five ways to crush it at a home workout
It’s National Fitness Day – Five ways to crush it at a home workout
Postnatal Exercise Guide
Today the amazing Anna Cousins PT and online fitness coach provides her top tips regarding postnatal exercise. Take a read of this guest post to find out what you can do after having a baby and when, which exercises to avoid, which are safe to do and how to get that all important pelvic floor…
New year, new you: 4 ways to leave work at work
A guest post by Maria, blogger at The Southerner Blogs. As we return to work in 2019 with all those aspirational resolutions, it’s important we remember that a work/life balance really is a healthy necessity. Here are 4 ways you can truly leave your work at work. One of the most important factors to think…
Making sure the work/ life balance pendulum continues to swing towards life
How fitness can help swing the work/ life balance pendulum towards life..
Meeting Paula; a fitness fanatic and currently expecting her first baby
I have been following a friend (and old client) of mine on Instagram and was pleased to see her posting videos of her working out at the gym during her pregnancy. It’s so refreshing to see people embracing fitness during their pregnancy and it’s something I really endorsed when I was expecting. All too often…
Jump around… Jump up, jump up and get down!
As you know I’m always on the lookout for new and fun fitness classes, especially ones I can take my baby to as well. My prayers were answered the other day when I came across a new trampoline class called Boogie Bounce. Oh my gosh, I cannot tell you how fun this class looked –…
My top 5 exercises to do whilst baby is napping
If you are lucky enough to have a baby who naps, even just for 30 minutes like mine, then try and give yourself a little bit of ‘you’ time and do a short work out. I know… you can probably think of more exciting things to do with that spare 30 minutes like having a…
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