Fitness Trackers – are they worth it?

I’ll be honest, I’ve always been a bit skeptical about fitness trackers.  Nothing I can specifically put my finger on about them, just never ‘got’ the appeal of them. In December I decided to buy one.  It was an impulse purchase, so I didn’t do much by way of research into the best one to…… Continue reading Fitness Trackers – are they worth it?

Treadmill Running vs. Running Outside

There has long been a debate about whether running outside is better for you than pounding away on the treadmill at the Gym. The truth is, they both have their advantages and disadvantages and people will always have their preference or opinion. The belt on the treadmill will assist with leg speed, usually meaning you…… Continue reading Treadmill Running vs. Running Outside

How to Beat a Weight Loss Plateau

You’ve set yourself a weight loss target (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound!), and you’re working really hard to shift those pounds – calorie counting, increased exercise and cutting out all the ‘bad foods’. The trouble is, it’s stopped. The numbers on the scales won’t budge, and they haven’t for a few weeks now. The…… Continue reading How to Beat a Weight Loss Plateau