WELCOME, ANGEL.

  MORNING MEDITATION
Start your day with self love, a chance to focus on you and you only. It will allow you to feel calm, centred and clear minded.

  JOURNAL & GRATITUDE
Take a moment to put pen to paper and write about all the people you love in your life and why. Express gratitude for those around you.

For inspiration, we love Oprah’s daily gratitude quotes.

 

  RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS
It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture, keep it simple and remember it is the thought that counts.

Our favourite random acts of kindness:
√ Anonymously pay for someone’s coffee
√ Send flowers t

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My darlings, it is here. The busy festive season is upon us and I can feel myself needing a break already. In all seriousness, I love this time of year as there is nothing quite like being able to spend time with family, eating lots of delicious foods and to celebrate the end of another amazing year with staff Christmas parties & events.

However it is without a doubt that this time of year can often get a little crazy so it is more important than ever to ensure you are taking some time out for yourself to recharge your batteries.

I have created a list of a few of my favourite self care rituals that are perfect for when you are time poor. These simple but effective tools will help guide you through the Christmas period feeling calm, balanced and rejuvenated.

Enjoy.

Alexz. Xo

Move your body. 

Keep it simple, find a form of movement you enjoy and squeeze in what you can. Whether that is a 10 minute blaster, a stretch class or a 20 minute walk outside. Don’t overthink it, just ...

Firstly I would like to acknowledge that not everyone is training to achieve results. For many, exercise is simply a part of your weekly routine because you enjoy it, it leaves you feeling incredible and it can be a great way to relieve stress and boost your energy levels.

However if you are exercising with specific goals in mind, it can be frustrating when you are putting in the work; training hard and eating well, to find yourself making no progress and unable to see any changes.

I have broken down some common factors that may be getting in the way of the results you are striving for, but I will also note - it is so important to ensure your goals are realistic and attainable for you. If you are trying to be too ambitious or have to go to extreme lengths, you probably need to re-evaluate your expectations. We are all about creating balanced, healthy and maintainable relationships with exercise and food, not just quick fixes!

1. Are you getting enough sleep?

I have said it be...

You have just powered through a fitness challenge, completing back to back workouts, gained muscle strength & achieved amazing results. Now what? I hear you ask angels. 

Rest & recovery is an essential part of working out, so I have broken down my top tips to ensure you are properly recovering your muscles and giving your body a healthy dose of TLC, post challenge.

Sleep and sleep some more.

We should all be aiming for 7-8 hours sleep a night regardless, but post challenge nothing gives your body the chance to rest, recuperate and switch off, quite like a decent night's sleep. So get an early night and have an extra long lie in, because you deserve it darlings.

Refuel with the right foods.

It may be tempting to treat yourself after weeks of intense exercise, and don’t get me wrong, we are all about balance here, so eat the ice cream if you want the ice cream. But when you can, aim to fuel your body with plenty of protein rich snacks, and balanced, nourishing meals. If yo...

Winter is officially here this week, and while I will admit I’m a little bit excited to get my warm clothes out, I am not excited at the thought of getting a cold with the change of weather. As temps drop we are more susceptible to becoming run down, so it is an important time to focus on our health and look after our bodies. Keep reading for 5 ways to naturally boost your immunity and stay healthy this Winter!

Move
Simple, but necessary.Try your best to move daily, and I promise your body will thank you for it. Moving daily boosts your blood flow and can help encourage the production of white blood cells, protecting your body from disease. If you’re running low on time angels, no stress. Visit our library of 10 minute blasters for a quick workout.

Eat the rainbow
Nourish your body from the inside out with fresh fruit and vegetables. A well-rounded diet gives you the vitamins you need to ensure your immune cells have the necessary tools to fight against infection. Try sticking t...

Picture this, your alarm goes off early in the morning, you feel the cold Winter air on your face, it’s still dark outside, you’re cozy and warm in bed, and so instead of getting up to HUSTL, you roll over and press snooze.

We’re all guilty of losing motivation and skipping out on a workout when the cold weather hits. But when one missed workout turns into a 4, and a week turns into three, we can start to feel a bit blah!

So for all my southern hemisphere girls going into Winter, here are my top tips to stay motivated in the cooler months.

1. Plan and book your workouts ahead of time
   While you’re sipping on your coffee on a Sunday morning, decide what classes you want to do for the week ahead, schedule them in and write it in your diary. Act like they’re a doctor’s appointment you can’t miss!
   
   
2. Set a goal
   Having something to work towards is such a great tool to stay motivated, and it’s never a bad time to create a new goal. Do you want to become stronger, de-stress or make a physica...

We all know that how the saying goes, “win the morning, you win the day.” Sometimes, your body just says no – and that’s okay. If it’s more of a resistance you’re feeling due to lack of motivation rather than exhaustion, you may just need more structure to kickstart your daily routine. I have listed down 5 things I find myself doing in the mornings. I know what you’re thinking, “you do all of these things before breakfast?” – my answer, GOD no. Trust me, I am the first person to tell you to listen to your body and rest when you can – but I also thrive off an accomplished morning, it sets the tone for the day. So, if you’re needing some ideas on how to spend your morning productively, read on angel. 

Plan ahead.

Book yourself into that early morning class, lay out your activewear on your bedroom floor and place your phone a little further away than your head so it’s not easy to hit the snooze. I find that nothing holds me more accountable in the morning than pre-planning my wor...