The leg press machine might look intimidating if you’re new to working out in a gym, but there’s a reason it’s such a popular piece of equipment. It delivers serious bang for your buck for your lower body. This compound exercise engages a number of your lower-body muscles at the same time, making it a … Read more
Versatile. Affordable. Effective. Portable. And incredibly PWRful. We LOVE strength training with resistance bands, and it’s now easier than ever to get in an amazing resistance band workout using the YogaFokus app. Kelsey Wells’ PWR Bands program is designed to help you build strength, endurance and stability using nothing but resistance bands and your bodyweight. … Read more
Once upon a time, resistance bands were a tool primarily used for physiotherapy and injury rehab. How times have changed! Now it’s common to see people using them in gyms as part of their strength training workouts, and they’re one of the most popular pieces of equipment for any home or on-the-go gym set-up. With … Read more
If there’s one recipe that we instantly think of when we think of Katie Martin, it’s the plate of toast, eggs and cottage cheese she constantly has on rotation. Why? Because it’s super easy to prepare, it’s an incredible source of fuel and protein to power you through your morning, and it tastes SO good. … Read more
We know we’re not the only ones who would love to have insanely strong, sculpted shoulders like Sarah Connor in Terminator, and we also know how easy it is to assume that you need an equally insane gym set-up and complex workout routine to achieve them. But the truth is – you really don’t. If … Read more
One of the reasons running is so popular is the sheer lack of admin involved. You put your clothes, shoes and headphones on, head out the door (or hop on the treadmill) and away you go. No equipment. No commute. Nothing complicated. So we get that adding in a warm-up can sometimes feel like another … Read more
With the Easter weekend creeping up on us (where is the year going?!), we wanted to share some of our top tips for making it a healthy, feel-good time – whether you celebrate it as part of your religion, love a long weekend, or are simply looking forward to including chocolate in every meal. And … Read more
We’re always dropping brand-new recipes in the Food section of the YogaFokus app, and one we’re loving right now is these pancakes served with vegan chocolate sauce and fresh berries. Choc Top Pancake Recipe Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Serves: 1 Vegan chocolate sauce ingredients 1 tbsp cacao powder (15g) 1 tbsp … Read more
As much as we love how good strength training makes us feel, it’s natural to wonder when you’re actually going to notice a physical difference, too. One week into your training routine, you’re probably not going to see any dramatic changes, but how long does it actually take to build muscle? Here’s a guide to … Read more
Taking some time out for self-care can be just what you need after a stressful day and even if yoga isn’t part of your routine, there are a range of poses that offer deep restorative and relaxing benefits for your body and mind. The best part? You can do them right from the comfort of … Read more
