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REST OR WORKOUT

REST OR WORKOUT

So, you’re not feeling 100%. 

Your workload is a little crazy, your sleep has been poor and you’re feeling a little drained.  Working out feels like the last thing you want to do, but you’ve set a goal to be consistent with your training and have a clear goal you want to achieve.


What do you do?

 

Black and White Answer:

There is no black and white answer. Each option could be right depending on the circumstances.

  • If you’re continually skipping training when you feel a...


HIIT VS WEIGHTS

HIIT VS WEIGHTS

What is the best type of workout?  Which workout will get you the body of your dreams with the least effort in the shortest amount of time?

Ok, as cringeworthy as that first paragraph was, it had to be done.  It’s a trick question obviously and today’s blog is hopefully going to help you think a little more about the training you do, why you do it, and where you’re going right or wrong for what you want to achieve.

There is no best workout for everyone.  Yes, ok so I...


TOP 5 BOOTY EXERCISES

TOP 5 BOOTY EXERCISES

 

When it comes to working out, glutes and hammy’s are my fav body parts to train. So, today I thought I’d share some of my fav exercises in the ‘Balance by Ashy Bines’ app that really focus on building a killer booty.

Not only does a strong booty help me look my best, most importantly it helps me function and feel my best too.

Sitting for long periods of time during work and transport can create tight, short muscles on the front side of our body which create posture issues and muscle imbalances....


Less Calories or More Nutrients?

Less Calories or More Nutrients?

What’s the best way to lose weight and keep it off long term?   Counting calories or clean eating?

It’s a huge debate, there are pros to focusing on either.

On one hand you can’t avoid the fact that creating a calorie deficit is the number 1 criteria for weight loss. It always has been, and most likely always will be.

Because of this current scientific fact, the majority of weight loss programs become hyper focused on knowing how many calories  we burn and consume each day.

 

 

So,...


NUTRITION PANELS: WHAT TO READ, WHAT TO IGNORE

NUTRITION PANELS: WHAT TO READ, WHAT TO IGNORE

 

 


In today’s modern world we’ve never had more options when it comes to food. There’s so many vegan, gluten free, dairy free, additive free options that eating healthy should be easy right?  Sadly, more choice brings more decisions and that makes it easier to be confused by sneaky marketing tricks.

We’ve been hearing this question a lot from Balance members lately... How do I tell if a food is really healthy or not? So… let’s see if we can simplify your choices shall we? 

 

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