Did you ever notice that some people seem to be very naturally slim or naturally slightly bigger? This isn’t your imagination. It’s true that a persons genes affect their body shapes. Keep reading to discover some more information about the three main body types and to see which one best describes you. (more…)
Do you dream of a flatter stomach? You’re not alone! According to research by Women’s Health62% of women are most self-conscious about their stomachs. Being overweight around your mid-section is also accompanied with health risks such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and elevated insulin levels. This can result in many further health risks. Have a read of our advice below to help you achieve a healthier body and visually flatter stomach. (more…)
Sports bras offer more support during a workout as they help minimise movement during exercise. Quite shockingly breasts can move up to 12cm during exercise which can cause a variety of problems such as chafing, discomfort, and the dreaded sagging of your breasts (none of which make for an ideal situation!). (more…)
As a member of InstructorLive its very easy to take part in many of our classes with no equipment but investing in some at-home fitness equipment can also be beneficial.We’ve provided a list of what we think are the ‘Top Five Must-Have Home Workout Equipment’ that can help you take your workouts to the next level, add diversity to your fitness routine and make them more fun!
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In line with our popular class, ‘Pilates with Bands’, with Sam Webster we thought we’d tell you a little more about the benefits of adding resistance bands to your workout. Available from most sports shops, these bands are proving to be a stretchy success in the fitness world! Here are our top five benefits of resistance bands: (more…)
In line with your new ‘Yoga Challenge‘ class taught by Susan Yu we have a fantastic new competition with the Yoga and Pilates clothing company: ‘Wellicious.’ InstructorLive has teamed up with ‘Wellicious’ to offer you the chance to win a fantastic outfit (see examples below) worth £100-£150 plus you will gain the kudos of being ‘The InstructorLive Yoga Challenge Champion!‘ (more…)
Kettlebells provide such an effective all-over body workout that there’s no surprise why they’ve become popular over the years. You can burn around 300 calories during a 20-minute kettlebell workout, and that’s without taking into account the number of calories you will continue to burn afterwards.
The kettlebell is a versatile piece of equipment, creating extra resistance for legs, upper body and core workouts. They are inexpensive to buy and a great choice of at-home equipment to maximise your toning and strengthening sessions. The key is knowing exactly how to use one and understanding some basic exercises to get you started.
We’ve chosen 5 popular exercises regularly practised by kettlebell fanatics.
Hi Everyone, I have returned for another blog should any of you be waiting on tenterhooks for the next gripping installment!! (albeit a tad late) (more…)
If you’re looking to improve your abdominal strength and see a real difference in the shape and tone of your stomach then we have some great exercises for you below. Arnold Schwarzenegger recommends doing 100 sit-ups a day after or 100 after each workout – now we’re not saying you have to do as many as that, but it’s certainly not a bad idea to add a few to the end of your workout if you still have the energy!!
You can also watch our very own Austin in action in his Abs class in the ‘10 Minute Toning‘ programme for more abs-olutely amazing exercises! (more…)