To drink or not to drink, that is the question
Having a drink is an acceptable and common social activity that many of us enjoy – be it sharing a beer with friends, celebrating an occasion, or even enjoying the way a glass of wine compliments the taste of our food. It is also common to turn to alcohol when dealing with stress, anxiety or insomnia.
11 practical tips to fill your cup when life gets hard
Life is a beautiful adventure; but it can also be overwhelming, especially when we try to manage many things at once. The incredibly advanced world in which we live today often comes with over-stimulation, traffic and noise.
Sleep, Eat and Train!
Over the course of this challenging pandemic WernFitness has developed and grown. We have learnt how to support and empower our clients in this new, and rather exciting, climate.
What is yoga, really?
Yoga has become a stereotype in today’s world. When we suggest someone incorporates yoga into their life, we often hear responses such as “I am not flexible enough” or “I am too old”. Somewhere along the line yoga has become constructed as a skinny girl standing on her head and doing stretches.
Let’s talk about mental health
In this article, we will look at the way that mental health can also affect our physical health, why it can be difficult to talk about our mental health and who we can talk to, as well as some solutions we can all take forward today.
Why sleep is so important to our health and how to get more of it, tonight!
We all know it feels great to have a restful night sleep, but is sleep really that important? The simple answer is YES! Yes, it is. There is no process in the mind or body that isn’t either wonderfully enhanced by sleep or obviously impaired by the lack of it.
Popular misconceptions about fasting explained
Over the past decade searches for the term ‘intermittent fasting’ has increased by over 10,000 percent, but there is nothing new about fasting.
5 false assumptions that indicate weight loss is not as simple as calories in vs calories out
For the last 50 years, the focus on treating weight gain has been almost entirely on calorie counting. If we consume too many calories, we gain weight, simple right?
Why Wern Fitness clients love Myzone, and how gamification can improve your fitness results
A huge factor in whether or not you succeed with your health and fitness goals in the long term is motivation and enjoying the process. That’s why I use leading fitness tracker Myzone with my clients. In this article I will tell you the key things that you need to know about Myzone, and why my clients love using it.
Biosignature Modulation – targeting stubborn body fat
One of the tools I use to help you achieve your ideal physique is Biosignature Modulation testing. This unique method of measuring the body’s composition allows us to target stubborn fat storage areas.
Mindset goals for the New Year
Your mindset is vital for making positive changes and sticking to them. Be sure to be mindful of what makes you happy and what is achievable. With that in mind, here are 5 of my easy-to-implement tips to help you achieve your goals.
Do you perform enough unilateral exercises in your training regime?
Personally, I love big compound movements like deadlifts, squats, pull ups etc – all are bilateral movement superstars. But I always start my routines with unilateral movements before I progress to the big boys.
3 Reasons You Should Try HIIT Workouts
HIIT Workouts (High Intensive Interval Training) is one of the biggest trending training principles out there. Made famous by The Bodycoach, and other fitness influencers, HIIT workouts are filling newsfeeds everywhere. But what are HIIT workouts? How and why do we benefit from it so much?
Fitness Technology: Recommended products to improve your training
Technology plays such a large role in our lives nowadays, and has revolutionised the way we carry out daily activities. It has also made a huge impact within the fitness industry.
Body Transformation: Crafting your ideal body
Knowing where to start when embarking on a body transformation does not come easy for everyone. I get it! For those who feel they are extremely busy and have a life outside of the gym, you may think it is near impossible to have that chiseled and toned body you dream of.
BCAA’s – What are they & how do they work?
Branched Chain Amino Acid (BCAAs) is a very commonly used supplement within the fitness industry. You may or may not of heard of them, but do you know what they are and how they can help you?
Could your lifestyle be making you ill?
We only have one life, so make sure you live it! However, a lot of people are stuck in a daily routine creating an ill environment for health and wellbeing. These patterns that we are all guilty of falling into from time to time can be detrimental to your health.
Go nuts! – the alternative to Prozac!
Cashew nuts are the answer! Did you know that cashew nuts are high in tryptophan? Our magical bodies turn tryptophan into serotonin. Serotonin is responsible for mood regulation, sexual desire and healthy sleep patterns.
The best breakfast for weight loss
Today I’d like to explain the importance of starting your day the right way with a good hearty breakfast! We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day; but why?
