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So, you’ve just started training in a gym. Good for you! Maybe you’ve changed your YogaFokus strength training program to one that uses more equipment and machines, or perhaps you find yourself stepping into the weights section for the first time. Epic! If you’re new to the gym environment or certain pieces of equipment, getting … Read more
For years there has been this idea floating around that cardio kills gains – that cardio and muscle growth are fundamentally incompatible and that including cardio training in your routine will kill the progress you’re trying to make with your strength training or that your body will start burning muscle tissue for energy. While a … Read more
Fitness Sarah Smith’s Top Tips For Finding Time For Fitness With A Young Family
Losing fat and gaining muscle are two of the most common fitness goals out there, but trying to achieve them both at the same time? It ain’t no easy feat. To lose weight, you need to be in a calorie deficit, meaning you’re burning more energy than you’re consuming. This could be through a reduced … Read more
There are some fitness trends that we won’t go near with a 10-foot pole (unless we’re trying them out simply to confirm that yes, they are absurd), but every now and then something blows up on TikTok that we can actually get around. The 3-2-1 method is one of them. Whether you’ve seen it and … Read more
Not every workout will be your best one and sometimes simply getting it done is a massive achievement in itself, but something that has been transformative for several YogaFokus trainers, their communities and their workouts? Setting intentions. If you’re new to intention setting for exercise, here’s what you need to know to get started. The … Read more
So many of us outsource our sense of achievement and progress on our fitness journeys to external markers of success – weight lifted, miles run, kilograms lost, reps or workouts completed. But YogaFokus trainer Ruba Ali believes that one of the best things exercise can do for you beyond the physical benefits, is transform your … Read more
Finding time during your week to exercise can be enough of a challenge at times, let alone getting the right balance between cardio and strength training. On those days when you want to squeeze in a great workout but suddenly realise how little time you have, it’s normal to wonder – should I do cardio … Read more
Perhaps you’ve at the beginning of your fitness journey and have signed up at your local gym to get started, or have rejoined after taking a break. Maybe you’ve been working out at home for a while, but want to try training in the gym to mix things up or to level up your training. … Read more
There are times when you expect to get sweaty. During a particularly intense workout or a hot yoga class. If you’re someone that loves to recharge and recover in the sauna. When you’re at the beach on a particularly warm day. When you’re feeling struck down with a fever. But waking up in the middle … Read more
