The gym can be an unappealing place, with unnatural lighting and questionable sweat patches left on the machines. Many people dread exercise because it’s associated with the gym. Although regular gym visits are a good way to get fit and set a routine – adventurous activities feel less like a chore and more like a… Read More

Do you look at your bank statement at the end of the month and wonder how you have spent so much money on food? Healthy foods can seem like they’re eating your money! Financial restrictions can make you feel like a healthy lifestyle is unattainable. This can cause you to reach for cheap convenient meals… Read More

How many of us wake up and immediately check our smart phones, and then make it the last thing they see before they go to sleep? Far too many, according to studies, which have also shown that one in three adults even check their phone during the night. The UK has never been more addicted… Read More

Weight-loss trends are constantly changing and it’s hard to work out which trends are here to stay. HIIT, however, is one such trend that isn’t going anywhere: it’s grown in popularity over the past eight years and is definitely here to stay. It stands for High Intensity Interval Training – performing alternating quick, unsustainable exercises… Read More

Myths surrounding an effective pre-marathon meal circulate the fitness world – the truth is that everyone is different and it’s about finding what works with your body! Trial and error is one of the most useful methods of learning: try different options during your final training sessions – some meals may sit terribly but others could… Read More

Daylight hours are gradually increasing alongside the temperature. There’s nothing better than finishing work when it’s still light outside – but where do most people head next? The gym. The lighting inside gyms doesn’t often come under criticism but 24-hour gym lighting tends to reflect that of a 24-hour casino – it’s not surprising that… Read More

Obesity, heart disease, diabetes and many other illnesses are associated with an inactive lifestyle – but have you thought about the effect it could have on your mental health? It’s been reported that as many as 1 in 6 adults are suffering from a common mental health problem such as depression or anxiety. Everybody wants… Read More

The first thing you need to do when making lifestyle changes is to identify your goals. In a world full of different goal setting techniques, it’s important to find one that fits you. The pathway to achieving your goals may not always be easy, but it’s good to have an idea where you are heading…. Read More

The new year has come and gone, but it’s important to remember you don’t need a big event like New Year’s Day to set a goal. A wise man once said “a goal properly set is halfway reached” – this is a major mood at Northern Bootcamp! The simple task of thinking about your goals… Read More

Stretching is a practice widely performed by professional athletes and gym goers alike – but what is the importance of stretching? The results may not be as obvious as 40 squats a day, but stretching shouldn’t be overlooked -stretching can increase your flexibility, decrease stress and reduce stiffness. Whilst stretching is important, stretching a tendon… Read More