Good news: Could coffee be good for you?
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kristaharris
Reading Time: 2 minutesHey, coffee lovers! Did you know that your morning cup of coffee might be doing more for you than just waking you up? Drinking coffee can help with weight loss and reducing diabetes risk! Let me break it down for you! First off, according to the folks at Healthline, drinking three cups of coffee a day […]
Progressive Overload: Avoiding Plateau
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kristaharris
Reading Time: 4 minutesProgressive overload. It is a phrase that many of us have almost definitely heard before, but do you know what it means and how important it actually is to our training aspirations? What is it? Progressive overload put simply, is making your training harder over time. Whether that’s achieved by increasing weight, resistance, amount of […]
Getting to grips with gut health
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kristaharris
Reading Time: 7 minutesBy Anne Crump Gut health is a hot topic across the media recently and our lovely receptionist Anne – who we all know and love – delves into her experiences and the journey she has been on in search of a healthy gut. On a mission to uncover the inner workings of my own body, […]
How to get enough protein on a plant-based diet
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kristaharris
Reading Time: 5 minutesBy Lauren Walker Nutritionist, Lauren Walker, takes us through her top tips for optimising a vegan or vegetarian diet to ensure you reach your protein goal. As more and more people are adopting veganism, there is a growing concern about getting enough protein on a plant-based diet. However, getting enough protein on a vegan diet […]
The BEST protein pancake recipe
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kristaharris
Reading Time: 2 minutesPancake Day is upon us, and it can be difficult to resist the fluffy goodness when it seems like every man and his dog is flipping pancakes. However, there are options for enjoying pancake day without being too unhealthy. Try Fuel’s secret protein pancake recipe and healthy topping options… The ultimate protein pancake recipe: 1 […]
The Ultimate Guide to Meal Prep
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kristaharris
Reading Time: 3 minutes“Fail to prepare and prepare to fail” – preparation is something which comes into play during every goal imaginable, but especially when keeping your nutrition in check. Many people may be surprised to hear that hitting your goals will be mostly down to acing the right nutrition and not all about what you’re doing in […]
Benefits of Semi-Private Personal Training This Year
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kristaharris
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy Jonny Lea The start of a new year can be an overwhelming time in the gym, plenty of people want to get stuck in and start their year with healthy habits. But for some this time of year can be a bit of a minefield to try and navigate through. First off we just want […]
Instinct Gym is a Safe Space…
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Reading Time: 3 minutesBy Jonny Lea At Instinct, we have worked hard to cultivate an uplifting community for our members. A gym that is free from judgement and egos. A gym which is a safe space for all abilities. That one place where you can just turn up and leave all of life’s stresses at the door. You are met […]
Meet the Team: Kev Yates
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kristaharris
Reading Time: 3 minutesGet to know Kev, who takes us time travelling with his tunes in Ride every Tuesday and Thursday at 6PM… I’m Kev, 48, married to Jen (she’s the Ying to my Yang, the coffee to my cake). The night I met her, I said to a friend that I’d just met my future wife. However, […]
Meet the Team: Diane Hammond, Yoga Instructor
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kristaharris
Reading Time: 3 minutesGet to know Diane, who takes Yoga Hatha & Vinyasa Practices at Instinct Diane’s Yoga class incorporates traditional yoga postures, fluid movements and sequences. An energising yet mindful class, focusing on alignment, building strength and increasing flexibility. Suitable for all levels, as alternatives and modifications are given throughout. Tell us a little about you… […]