Health and fitness blog

Have you ever felt too tired to exercise even though you haven't done anything physical in your day? Maybe it's just been back to back meetings, sitting down all day, but you still feel like you just can't muster the strength to change into your gym gear let alone do a whole workout. In our bodies, there are two types of fatigue, central and peripheral. Understanding how these interact and influence our behaviour can help you stay motivated and consistent with your other heal

Not being motivated enough is often the most cited reason for people not exercising, not eating more healthfully, not going to bed earlier, and lots of other things which would give us long term benefit. So why don't we do the things we know we should? Why don't we change, when the things we need to do aren't even that difficult in the first place? There's plenty of factors which effect motivation like, confidence, peer support, rewards and punishments, social status, the lis

The wearable tech industry is valued at approximately $180billion, and claims from manufactures state that devices such as smart watches and rings provide valuable insights into health and fitness and can even provide a platform for behaviour change in public health. The first FitBit was release about 15 years ago, so surely we should be seeing some of the fruits of these benefits. Let's see what's been happening in to out health and fitness trends as they relate to wearable

Have you ever wondered why group fitness classes are becoming the go-to choice for so many people? There’s something truly special about working out alongside others who share your goals and energy. At Studio99, the buzz is all about community, motivation, and results. Let's break it down. Why Group Fitness Advantages Matter Group fitness classes offer a unique blend of social interaction and structured exercise that you just can’t get from solo workouts. When you step into a

In the journey of self-improvement, especially in health and fitness, many people get swept up in an endless race for change. As an exercise physiologist and health writer, I have seen the heavy price that constant striving can extract from individuals. The quest for perfection can lead to burnout, frustration, and feelings of failure when setbacks occur. This is where a maintenance phase comes in. It is not just a break from progress; it is a key element of sustainable healt