by Leanne Spencer | Sep 7, 2017 | Health & Fitness, Mind and Body, News
I was persuaded to try cold showers having listened to a podcast where the guest, (the renowned Dr Joseph Mercola) was discussing their benefits, specifically, cold thermogenesis. It seemed to me that the benefits of subjecting yourself to cold temperatures were too...
by Leanne Spencer | Jul 11, 2017 | Health & Fitness, News
Why is it that some people manage to transform their health and others don’t? I’ve worked with hundreds of clients over the last few years, and I’ve observed the differences between those who succeed and those who don’t. Here’s what you need to consider if you want to...
by Leanne Spencer | Jun 20, 2017 | Health & Fitness, Mind and Body, News
I recently ran the London Marathon for Alzheimer’s Research. I’ve trained several clients for a marathon, and the same thing happens every time; panic sets in a few weeks before and I refocus them on the importance of prioritising recovery and rest. The importance of...
by Leanne Spencer | May 31, 2017 | Health & Fitness, Mind and Body, News
What are the effects of alcohol on weight management and fitness? Excessive consumption of alcohol can be harmful for the brain and body. Anything more than two drinks per day (on average) is too much, and problem drinking comes in many forms. If you’ve lost one of...
by Leanne Spencer | Apr 21, 2017 | Health & Fitness, Mind and Body, News
Stress is not necessarily a bad thing, but too much stress, can be very harmful to the body. So how do we learn to manage stress and what is the impact it has on our minds and bodies? Central Nervous System The central nervous system (CNS) is comprised of the brain...
by Leanne Spencer | Jan 19, 2017 | Health & Fitness, Mind and Body, News
An overview on the ‘sunshine vitamin’ and how to ensure you’re getting enough What is vitamin D? Firstly, for clarity, I’m talking specifically about vitamin D3 – the ‘sunshine vitamin’, a fat soluble vitamin, which needs to be consumed with fats in order to be...
