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It's raining cats and dogs outside, and you can see your window fog up against your breath. Even the most driven person will feel the pain of leaving his or her warm and cosy home to hit the gym. It makes no sense to drive a couple of miles in pouring rain or blinding snow to burn some calories. Most new to the fitness world accept their defeat against adverse weather.

The following are the most 'valuable' and 'beneficial' articles that I have shared with my clients and my followers on Twitter this past week (in no particular order). Please click on the blue link to read:

Infographic from Tulane Medical Center which discusses how we can eat smart for our heart. This includes some quick facts on heart disease and that we should eat and avoid to help make our hearts healthier. 

Please click on the image to enlarge the infographic.

Staying fit and healthy over the Christmas period is something that most people wouldn’t even dream of, with turkey, chocolate and drink being enough to convince most to stay cooped up over Christmas. Although, for those who don’t want to lose their progression, or just simply stay active over the festive period, we have a few tips that can help to keep you motivated to stay on the road to reaching your goals. 

 Change up the Workouts

For some people with celiac disease or a sensitivity to gluten, remaining gluten-free is necessary for their well-being. In addition, a growing number of people are choosing to embrace this lifestyle. Many health gurus and celebrities today have encouraged people to eliminate gluten from their diets. They promote it as a natural way to avoid and remove toxins that may lead to ill health. As a result, countless food manufacturers have responded to these trends and introduced more products that do not contain gluten.

This is a question that crops up a lot; but the truth is, there is no specific answer. If you’re asking this, then you’re likely approaching personal training in the wrong way… why is this? 

It’s because it is something that depends on your ultimate fitness goals, and whether you want to stay in shape after you reach them. Ask yourself questions like; could you do this alone? Would it benefit you to have more guidance after you’ve gotten to where you want to be?

Thank you to Hannah Oxborough  from Origym who has written and shared the below information and link on How we can exercise and get more active in the great outdoors.

Matt 

We’re not telling you to ditch the gym completely, but why not turn to the outdoors for your training this winter?

We know what you’re thinking; it’s freezing, why on earth would I do that?

The truth is, most people associate ‘outdoor training’ with running, and choose the treadmill and warmth of the gym opposed to the frosty conditions. 

Thank you to Hannah Witcher of YooHealth who has produced and published a very comprehensive guide to sleep deprivation and the causes, symptoms and treatment. 

You can read the guide by clicking here.

High 5,

Matt

Thank you to Chloe Twist from Origym who has written and shared the below information and link on how to become a spin instructor and thus further your career prospects. Please see the link below which will take you to the full article.

Matt 

How to Become a Spin Instructor: Ultimate Guide (2019) | OriGym COE

Have you ever wanted to become a spin instructor? If so, then you will want to check out the following article.