Wednesday, 12 February 2014

Why I love eating clean and my new obsession with Luke & Scott


You know when the whole ‘Ashy Bines’ thing started and it bought clean eating to a very public eye and everyone was all of sudden giving it a go? Well I tried too. Sort of failed and then I was sick of seeing Ashy’s face and name plastered everywhere so I decided that clean eating was just this fad thing and it was completely restrictive, like I had to live off celery and carrot sticks.

I was pretty wrong and it took me a while to get back into it and now it’s one of the easiest things I do in my life.

Thursday, 6 February 2014

Rules of the gym

There are a number of unwritten rules for the gym. Most are common sense but it baffles me that people don’t have enough of that common sense and seem to just be content in their little bubble of oblivion that you’re now about as unpopular as Miley Cyrus in a convent.


RULE #1 – Use a towel. You’re sweating and leaving puddles on the equipment. That’s disgusting. Put a towel over it or wipe it up. No one wants to share sweat with you.

RULE #2 – Use Deodorant. Not hard. You stink and you make me feel physically ill. I’d rather spew from too many burpees than spew because you because you smell like garbage.

RULE #3 – Excessive grunting is not ok. Keep it a little quieter.

RULE #4 – No lifting up your top to check you abs after that set of sit ups when you think no one is watching. They are. Check out your progress at home you look like you’re far too into yourself.

RULE #5 – Dress Appropriately. No one likes to see your bum hanging out. Also short shorts on a guy is really not ok. Also, why are you wearing a hat? It’s not sunny inside. If it’s to keep your hair back try a headband instead.

RULE #6 – There is no need to apply a full face of makeup before coming to the gym. You’re here to exercise so you’re supposed to look all hot and bothered not like you’re at a beauty pageant. If you’re makeup and hair is fully intact: get out. You’re not at a night club.

RULE #7 – If you load up the weights put them back. Another one that isn’t hard.

RULE #8 – Don’t be an equipment hog. Monday seems to be international chest day so there will always be a shortage of benches. Share them around for the other people waiting. And don’t start collecting a whole bunch of dumbbells like a squirrel and then not put them back. Other people want to use them too.

Monday, 3 February 2014

My go to 15 minute workout

Think a short workout isn't effective? Think again sister!
I love a quick workout, especially when you don't have a lot of time on those busy days.

My quick 15 minute workout is enough to get the heart rate going, the blood pumping and the fat burning. Better still there is no gym required and easy enough to do at home, so now there is no excuse of why you can't do it. If you don't have dumbbells you can use anything with a bit of weight. Try cans of foods or milk bottles filled with water or sand. Make sure it's enough weight so you can feel the muscles working.

This high intensity workout is great, make sure you work hard for the on periods and take the rest. This is the best way to burn the fat!