Odds are the majority of your week is spent at work so why not maximise your time there by trying some of these exercises. Walking up the stairs Instead of taking the lift try walking up the stairs instead, you could even take two steps at a time if you really wanted to push yourself.…
Following on from our last post on what to eat before you work out, we have put together some ideas on the kinds of food to eat after your workout is completed. Whilst it’s tempting to reward yourself with a piece of chocolate cake or a big bag of crisps, you’ll be doing yourself a…
It’s super important to give your body the nutrients it needs to feel healthy and energetic, especially before a workout. What you eat before you exercise can have a huge impact on your performance, so we have put together some tips and ideas to help you create your own pre-exercise snacks and make the most…
The main holiday season is upon us, the kids run out of school on the last day of the school year, hip hip hooray for the holidays, with the majority of the population spending approximately 50% of their time longingly wishing their life away from one holiday to the next. When we fantasized about the…
Looking for an excuse to get out of the house and embrace the fresh spring air this month? Well March 30th sees the annual ‘take a walk in the park’ day. The unofficial holiday promotes fitness and rejuvenation, as it encourages people of all ages to take time out of their day to go for…
We wanted to give the gift of serenity to the lovely women at Sana Vita this March, so in celebration of mother’s day we decided to put on a relaxing yoga class as a special treat here at the studio. The gentle class provided the perfect opportunity to take a step back and unwind,…
What better way to celebrate St Patrick’s day than with a delicious easy to make soda bread. Perfect to eat on it’s own or topped with pure butter/almond butter or a drizzle of honey if you would like a sweet treat! Ingredients 2 cups unsifted whole-wheat flour 2 cups unsifted all-purpose…
Does your job or lifestyle require you to sit down for long periods of time? Are you a runner training for a race? Then the Romanian Deadlift exercise is definitely for you as it focuses completely on strengthening the hamstrings and glute muscles. Sitting for long periods of time can cause these muscles to weaken,…
Ingredients 3 cups almond flour 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed 1/2 cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3 large eggs 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Directions Combine the almond flour, flaxseed, cinnamon and baking soda. In a separate, whisk the eggs, then add the milk and whisk thoroughly. Gradually whisk the…
February is the month of friendship and love but how can you find long lasting relationships if you can’t be your own best friend? Relationships are formed in many different ways, for many different reasons. In some circumstances, the strangest mix of people are thrown together but manage to make it work. Others who share…