by Becky Dennis | Nov 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Kettlebell Swings & The Benefits So what are kettlebell swings and why should I be doing them? Kettlebell swings are a full body exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the posterior chain; glutes, hamstrings, core and shoulders, while also engaging the...
by Becky Dennis | Oct 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
So what is a deadlift? It is a weightlifting exercise where you lift most commonly a barbell or weights from the ground to a full standing position, whereby multiple muscle groups are engaged. The muscle groups primarily targeted are: lower back; glutes; hamstrings;...
by Becky Dennis | Oct 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
A squat is a compound, full-body exercise that focuses on targeting the muscles of the lower body, including quadriceps; hamstrings; glutes and calves. The movement involves lowering the hips and bending knees from a standing position then returning to standing...
by Becky Dennis | Sep 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Benefits of Protein What’s protein? Basically the building blocks of a human body. Every cell in the human body contains protein and the basic structure of it is a chain of amino acids. There are 3 types of amino acids: – Essential: Cannot be made by the body,...
by Becky Dennis | Sep 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Bye bye summer, hello autumn! Did you know a recent study showed that our bodies increase in their insulin resistance due to the seasonal change between late summer and early fall? What does this mean? Our bodies cells don’t respond properly to insulin, making it more...
