Tips and how-to articles for personal training and nutrition

Discover your body-mind type

12.08.09 Posted in How-to by michellenewitt

The results of this test will give you an idea about how balanced your health is at the moment.


24hrs to turbo charge your metabolism

10.16.09 Posted in Nutrition by michellenewitt

Think your metabolic rate is something you’re stuck with? Think again! The way you eat and exercise can significantly increase your daily calorie burn no matter how old you are or what size you are….
7am Wake up to a cuppa
But make it green. Green tea contains catechins and flavanols, potent antioxidants that can increase your metabolic rate [...]


Breakfast that keeps you going

10.13.09 Posted in Downloads, Recipes by michellenewitt

Forget pastries and coffee on the way to work if you want to sustain your hunger throughout the morning. Get up 10 minutes earlier and make time for breakfast.


Fear the squat no more

10.13.09 Posted in Uncategorized by michellenewitt

The squat has been called the “King of Exercises” by many strength training icons. As far back as the early Olympian days, the squat was considered the best exercise for overall conditioning


How to fuel your workouts

10.10.09 Posted in How-to by michellenewitt

Sports nutrition can be complicated and with so much information out there it can be hard to decide what’s right for you and your activity so I’ve selected some basic principles that apply to nearly every sport.


How to make your own sports drink

09.15.09 Posted in Downloads, How-to, Recipes by michellenewitt

It’s so easy to make a sports drink to increase performance without spending money on the artificial rubbish out there but you need to know the recipe and exact amounts otherwise you could harm (rather than help) your performance.
Firstly, you need to decide what you want your sports drink to do. This will depend on intensity, [...]


Fit for Free

09.04.09 Posted in Classes, News by michellenewitt

I am about to take part in an exciting campaign in association with Sweaty Betty called “fit-4-free”.
Thousands of women, up and down the country, are going to try (and hopefully convert) to new sports including core work out, ballet, running and Boxercise over the month of September. It is expected to be a powerful and [...]


MMA Inspired work outs

09.02.09 Posted in News by michellenewitt

Most people would have never experienced what ‘high intensity’ really means to an mixed martial arts fighter. Is this an effective form of training for the masses?


Speed up recovery. Get back in the game

09.02.09 Posted in Latest Research by michellenewitt

After suffering a recent injury check out how I speed up recovery… read about my top 5 injury recovery/ prevention foods and a recipe for homemade chicken curry.


Nutrition tips: Homemade Chicken Curry

09.02.09 Posted in Downloads, Recipes by michellenewitt

Coconut milk and immune-boosting spices make this delicious version creamy yet piquant. You can double this recipe and freeze the remainder, or store in the fridge for up to 3 days. A nutritious ready-made meal for your partner, kids or your lunch box!