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Over the last few years, YogaFokus trainer Ruba Ali has completely overhauled her relationship with exercise, transforming her fitness philosophy and bouncing back from the burnout that prompted her break from the fitness industry in the process. Shifting her approach from a strict training regime to the flexible, feel-good style you can try for yourself … Read more
YogaFokus trainer Katie Martin has a reputation for being a bit of a foodie, often sharing her go-to meals and snacks on Instagram and even launching her own cookbook, The Kitchen Series. As an avid runner and strength trainer, Katie knows just how important breakfast is to set herself up for the day. One of … 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
Imagine this. You’re adjusting to life as a new mum, navigating your return to exercise post-pregnancy and getting to know your body again. And then, you find out you’re expecting another baby. It’s an experience YogaFokus trainer Sarah Smith knows all too well. Juggling fitness and family can be hard enough, but caring for a … 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
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
Most of us aren’t strangers to stretch marks. As women especially, it’s common to bear these stripes on areas such as our thighs, breasts, stomachs and glutes – initially appearing as red, purple or brown and then eventually fading to white or silver over time like any other scar. And just like with any other … 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
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
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
