Did you know that walking is a simple and effective way to stay active and healthy during perimenopause? Perimenopause can throw some serious curveballs our way; your body goes through several hormonal changes that can impact physical and emotional health. Stepping outside for a brisk walk has this magical ability to take the edge off. …
fitandhappy members walk the 7 Hills of Edinburgh once per year. If you’ve never done it before, we can highly recommend it. It’s a great day out and a unique way to explore the city. It’s a challenging but very rewarding hike that takes you up and down the famous seven hills of Edinburgh. Be …
We’re happy to be chosen by Sharpscot as one of the best Personal Trainers in Edinburgh. Thank you! Sharpscot aims to give you the finest of what Scotland has to offer. This is how we made the top personal trainers list: Sharpscot chose only personal trainers with a reputable background (training and education) to ensure …
What is Perimenopause? Every women goes through perimenopause. Some suffer from the changes perimenopause brings and others don’t even notice it. Perimenopause translates as ‘around menopause’ and it refers to the period directly before menopause. During this time, women start to transition to the stage of life when you can no longer reproduce. You go …
DOMS stands for Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness. DOMS is the body’s reaction to training. It is that muscle soreness that shows up 1 or 2 days after exercising. It can effect anyone, regardless of fitness level. It commonly occurs when you start a new exercise programme or increase the duration or intensity of your regular workout. …
We’re delighted that our founder and head coach Julia has received the Top 20 Awards for Fitness Coaches 2021. With over 500 coaches shortlisted we’re thrilled to be amongst the winners. Julia is featured on Coach Foundation, just click the badge if you want to read more.
Hazel from the Porty Podcast came along to our Portobello boot camp in Rosefield Park. She had a great time joining in the workout. Listen to her experience and her interview with Julia, Iona, and some boot campers below. Porty Podcast
The Easter holidays are here. If the thought of more lockdown walks (and nothing much else) fills you with dread, you’re not alone. It’s time to add some spice to your walks! Here are some ideas to keep both adults and children entertained. 1. Orienteering If you’ve ever tried orienteering you know how much fun …
For me, lockdown has been hard but manageable. I’m naturally a positive person and I seem to get through my days okay (admittedly I had to lower my standards of what qualifies as an okay day ?). I’ve been reflecting on what helps me stay positive and I’ve come up with my 7 top tips below. …
The gyms are still closed and if you don’t want your door frames ruined by a pull up bar a stand alone pull up bar might be what you need. Disclaimer: I was given a pull up mate in return for an honest review. Here it is: Postage and Packaging My pull up mate arrived …