Tailored Fitness

Is Friday your hashbrown day? Here is a really healthy plant-based way to make them hashbrowns!

This isnt directly in relation to covid-19 however here are some tips for working out with and after the flu.

The flu is a respiratory illness usually accompanied by respiratory tract congestion and the troubled breathing.

I know that for many, not exercising is a bitter pill to swallow. However, if you have the flu or anything that elicits fever or muscle weakness/aches, it is the time to not exercise at all!

Experts recommend that you stay away from exercise machines when you have a flu, as you can spread it to others.

Exercising with the flu won’t make you feel better, rather you will make the illness worse. You can also spread the disease to others. You are allowed to resume workouts after being free from fever for not less than 24 hours or longer.

Here are some of the tips for returning to exercise after the flu; don’t miss a beat!
· Avoid exercise if you still have a congested chest or painful deep cough.
· Restart the exercise programs with light workouts.
· Cut the number of times you exercise by half in the first 10 days.
· Gradually increase the length and intensity of your exercise.
· Stop exercising when you start feeling the unusual shortness of breath and dizzy.
· Always stay hydrated.

Sometimes it is smart to schedule a consultation with exercise or health experts before resuming an exercise after the flu.

If you have been thinking about reducing the amount of cheese in your diet to promote a healthier lifestyle here is a nice recipe for you.

Salt - Should I avoid it?

Salt is commonly thought of as something to avoid entirely, as too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. And while it is true that an excess of salt in the diet increases the risk of high blood pressure and heart failure, it turns out that salt is actually necessary for the human body for a myriad of reasons. You need salt to maintain a healthy blood pressure, a proper balance of fluids in the blood and optimum muscle and nerve function. That being said, most of us already get plenty of salt in our diets that we needn’t be worried about adding more. Additionally, when it comes to the nutritional value of salt, both sea salt and pink himalayan salt are commonly seen as the healthier alternative to plain old table salt, but that just isn’t the case. Although salts do vary somewhat in their mineral content, pink himalayan salt and sea salt are both nutritionally very similar to table salt in how much sodium they contain. It’s a good idea to keep an eye on your salt intake, but no, you don’t need to avoid it altogether.

If you like many other people are working from home and struggling with snacking, why not make these healthy muffins!

Great finish to my day today, Mirror Box therapy with one of my clients who has suffered from a stroke. 1 Hour in and we have movement from his thumb already!!!

Happy Monday everyone!
What are your goals for this week?

Personal training sessions are available, (limited so book in quick) look at our website for more details and book online.

Spin classes at the Meadowside Leisure Centre; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or join us at the Green Bank Leisure Centre Tuesday evening

Youth Fitness at Shobnall Leisure Complex 5pm-6pm

Full class for tonight's spin! I hope you're all ready!
There are spaces available for tomorrow mornings class so no need to miss out.

Dont forget to come to one of my spin classes, I instruct mainly at Meadowside Leisure Centre and Green Bank Leisure Centre

Meadowside

Tuesday 10:30am - 45 Minute Session

Thursday 6:30pm - 45 Minute Session

Friday 10:00am - 45 Minute Session

Greenbank Leisure Centre

Tuesday 6:15pm -30 minute session

45 Mins Spin in the first picture and a 30 Minute Spin. What a fantastic set of classes today with a great bunch of spinners!!!

In the Uttoxeter area tomorrow morning?
John will be covering a spin class at 07.15 - 08.00 at Uttoxeter Leisure Centre.
A great way to start your day!
Just give them a call to book in!