Getting your splits is often seen as the ultimate test of flexibility. As a beginner, it can be confusing to know what the difference is between a front split and a side split. What square hips are and which muscles you need to actually stretch in order to reach your Read more
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Warm Up Routine Before Stretching
Why is it Important to Warm Up? No matter how long you’ve been training for, it’s important to always get in a good warm up routine before you start stretching. Warming up your muscles help to improve mobility. When your muscles are cold, they are not able to elongate. They Read more
Green Smoothie Cubes Recipe
Smoothies are incredibly refreshing for the hot summer months and they are jam packed with nutrients to keep you feeling energized throughout the day. However, making a smoothie takes a lot of time and they only stay fresh in the fridge for 1-2 days. This green smoothie cubes recipe will Read more
How to Do The Front Splits Fast for Beginners – 5 Easy Steps
When I first started training for the splits in 2017, I knew very little about stretching. After 5 months, I got my front splits on both sides! This was half the time I had originally estimated. How fast you get your splits really depends on your current level of flexibility. Read more
6-Ingredient Spinach & Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
A chicken quesadilla is another one of my go-to recipes when I’m looking to whip up a quick meal. They are very tasty, they take less than 20 minutes to make and you can make it with 6 simple ingredients. In this recipe, we’ll be using rotisserie chicken (white meat Read more
Quick & Easy Healthy Naan Pizza Recipe
You really can’t go wrong with a fresh-out-of-the-oven, crispy flatbread pizza. Second to its taste— this recipe takes less than 25 minutes to make. This naan pizza recipe is my go-to recipe for a quick healthy weeknight dinner and a simple one to make with your friends. Customize your pizza Read more
Neck Pain Stretches and Exercises
The neck or cervical spine is made out of 7 vertebrates that run from the base of your skull to the mid region of your back (thoracic spine). Each vertebrate works together to allow your head to rotate, twist and move forwards and backwards. Between these vertebrates are disks that Read more
Healthy Thai Almond Chicken Salad Recipe
This Thai Almond Chicken Salad recipe is extremely tasty if you love nut butter. The almond dressing is creamy, tangy, sweet and has a hint of spiciness – inspired by all of the wonderful flavours you’d find in a Thai kitchen. In this recipe, we’ll be using chicken as a Read more
Quick & Healthy Chicken Parmesan with Zuchinni Noodles
Healthy meals can be very tasty and quick to make at home. This chicken parmesan recipe is high in protein, healthy fats and cuts out the carbs that you would get from a traditional pasta. We’ll be using zucchini noodles (zoodles) to replace pasta, which is only about 21 calories Read more
10 Simple Stretches for Mid Back Pain
Most people spend a lot of their day sitting at a computer or driving. When we sit for a long period of time, we put pressure on our spine. This can lead to muscle tightness in your upper and mid back region. Incorporating movements that elongate the spine and stretch Read more