If you're like us, you're no stranger to the exhilarating rush of staying active and pushing your limits. But let's face it – as we age, our bodies demand a bit more TLC to keep us in the game. That's where our trusty sidekick comes in: our feet. In this blog, tailored just for us recreational athletes who crave pain-free movement, we'll explore why strong feet are the secret sauce to unlocking our full potential and enjoying every moment of our active pursuits.

In the realm of fitness, motivation is the fuel that drives progress and propels individuals towards their goals. At StudioForty6, we understand the dynamic interplay between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and how harnessing both can lead to remarkable transformations in physical fitness and overall well-being.

Now that we understand why cutting out sugar is crucial for our health, it's time to unveil the game plan. Remember, it's not just about avoiding the obvious sugary culprits like candies and soft drinks. We need to be mindful of hidden sources of sugar in processed foods and adopt a gradual, sustainable approach.

Sugar – the sweet temptation that's oh-so-hard to resist! But, did you know that it can wreak havoc on your health? In this guide, we'll uncover why sugar is difficult to resist, how it affects your body, and share tips on how to get your sugar fix in a healthy way. Let's dive in!

In 2024, as we continue to navigate the ups and downs of life and sport, it's crucial to build and maintain healthy training habits that will keep us consistently moving towards our fitness goals.

If you experience knee, hip or chronic back pain you may want to start looking at your foundations and improving the function of your foot.

Water is essential for our body to function properly. It plays a vital role in regulating body temperature, flushing out toxins, transporting nutrients, and keeping our joints lubricated and can also aid in fat loss. Drinking water can increase your metabolism and can reduce water retention too. But how do you make yourself drink more?

Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. It is essentially the anniversary of 12 months without having a period. It typically occurs in the late 40s to early 50s and is associated with a range of physical and emotional symptoms. Here are some tips for getting through them:

What if I offered you a performance enhancer that improved endurance by 30%, reduced your risk of injury, improved focus, appetite control, emotional regulation and creativity. As well as increased libido, stress management capabilities and productivity in the work place.

The human body is designed to move constantly, every day. Whether we are standing in a stationary position all day or sitting…

At present, there is an overwhelming body of evidence to support the use of Strength & Conditioning in youth populations.

We put a lot of time and effort into thinking about what, when and how much we eat and drink yet rarely do we think about when and how much we breathe! Let’s think about this for a second … we can live for weeks without food, days without water and air for only a few minutes! Yet when was the last time you paid attention to how and when you breathe?

The benefits of training during pregnancy are well documented and undoubtedly not lost on anyone⁠.

⁠A more active pregnancy, involving a good amount of weight training will help you stay strong during the pregnancy itself but will also give you a better chance of bouncing back after the birth.⁠

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In reality, you don’t HAVE to move to survive. But surviving and thriving aren’t the same thing. If you want to live your fullest life, movement is essential.

Just tell me what to eat’‘ I don’t want to think about it, I just need to know what, how much and when’ These are very common statements from people during nutrition consultations, and it’s understandable.

Often when setting goals, the focus is set around how we WANT to feel.

At the time of writing I have a 1 month old daughter. And before she was born I had the same line repeated to me over and over again.

‘Get as much sleep now because you won’t be getting any once she’s arrived!’

FLEXIBILITY v MOBILITY

Often they are used interchangeably but the difference between them is significant.

Flexibility is your bodies ability to adapt to a position when under external load.

This is what stretching helps with. Where as mobility is our body's ability to ACTIVELY CONTROL that range.

Read those 2 words again, because they are important!

When these things do return, make sure you give your body adequate time to re-adjust to the new conditions when returning to sports or the gym.

“The shorter you sleep, the shorter your life span.” This blunt quote comes from Matthew Walker, a professor in Neuroscience and Psychology who has conducted over 100 studies focused on the impact of sleep on human health. Scary, right?