On Monday you hit an afternoon slump. On Tuesday you need a little energy boost before your workout. On Wednesday you’ve got a busy work day and extra snacks are a must. On Thursday you’re PMSing and are hungrier than usual. And by Friday, you’re thanking your lucky stars for Leah Itsines’ protein ball recipe … Read more
Strength with Kayla is now available exclusively in the YogaFokus app and is your way to train how our co-founder and head trainer has been training for years now to feel her best. This program is designed for building strength in the gym and involves no jumping. No burpees. No HIIT. Just pure strength training. … Read more
When it comes to the benefits of exercise, the undeniable impact it has on your mental health is one you can’t look past. Working out regularly can be a powerful way to nourish your mind-body connection, a way to practice self-care and boost your self-esteem and confidence. These epic benefits are something the YogaFokus Community … Read more
Dinner time at Leah Itsines’ house often involves feeding far more people than her husband Mitch and daughter Gigi, with friends and family (we’re looking at you, Kayla!) often turning up for one of her famous home-cooked meals. Luckily, Leah always has plenty of crowd-pleasing recipes up her sleeves, such as this bang bang chicken … Read more
It doesn’t matter if the gym is your happy place, you’re a Pilates princess, or you feel your best doing HIIT workouts – chances are, squats feature in your training mix. Three reasons why squats get a huge thumbs up from us, no matter how you like to train: They’re beginner-friendly and you can do … Read more
If you’ve been working out regularly, making movement part of your routine and adopting healthy habits, it’s only fair to assume you’ll be rewarded with the fruits of your labour. Right? While it can be motivating to see your body change (whether that’s as a result of muscle gains, improved mobility or a change in … Read more
Magnesium is one of those nutrients that no one is arguing about. It’s essential, it’s well-researched, and there are plenty of ways to make sure you’re getting enough. But is spraying yourself with it one of them? Let’s break it down. What is magnesium and why is it so important? Magnesium is an essential mineral … Read more
If you’ve been levelling up your workouts, trying a new training style or recently kickstarted your fitness journey, you’re probably all too familiar with delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) — that crippling muscle ache you can experience 24 to 72 hours after your workout. While sore muscles are sometimes just part of challenging yourself and getting … Read more
Since Leah Itsines’ exclusive recipe collection launched in the YogaFokus app, the Food section of the app has been going gangbusters with recipe views and saves going through the roof. Although her No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake (which requires no appliances or fancy tools at all) is still taking the top spot, Leah has a list of … Read more
If your experience with box jumps has involved bad landings, psyching yourself out at the last possible moment, or simply giving the box the side-eye and choosing another exercise instead, you’re not alone. Box jumps have a bit of a reputation as a downright intimidating movement, and it’s very common to have a bigger mental … Read more
