For our newest trainer Ruba Ali, striving for progress over perfection is one of her favourite mantras, and this powerful mindset has helped guide her new fitness philosophy and influence the creation of her first YogaFokus program, Thrive. “This mantra is something that keeps me grounded because we’re always trying to compare ourselves to something … Read more
Feeling confused after walking into the cardio section of a gym or browsing online for a machine to add to your home gym set-up? One of the most common cardio conundrums is whether you’re better off getting on a treadmill or opting for the stairmaster, and it all depends on your goals and your body. … Read more
Cancelling your workout at the last minute. Biting your nails. Always pressing snooze and waking up feeling even groggier. Spending a little too much time on your phone doomscrolling. We all have bad habits that we know aren’t helping us make progress on our fitness and wellbeing goals, and yet, breaking them just isn’t as … Read more
The myth that you need a gym to get stronger is well and truly busted, with some of the most popular YogaFokus programs designed for effective at-home strength training helping the YogaFokus Community build strength anywhere, anytime. And when YogaFokus trainer Kelsey Wells launched her PWR Strength program, we were inundated with requests for an … Read more
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
