Nourishing Your Fitness: A Deep Dive into Nutritional Strategies for Optimal Health
Here at ENZED Fitness, we get a lot of people keen to start their fitness journey but are still determining where to start. Nutrition is an essential aspect of to any fitness journey and is crucial for optimal health. So, what should you do to optimise your diet for overall health and improved performance? Luckily for you, we will be covering our tips and tricks for creating an easy-to-follow nutritional strategy to increase your performance. In this blog, we will cover: Setting goals Balanced nutrition plans Nutrient-dense foods Creating sustainable nutrition
Finding Your Training Frequency Sweet Spot: A Guide to Optimal Workout Schedules
At ENZED Fitness, one of the most common questions we get asked is “What is my ideal workout frequency?” The answer to this query is highly variable. We recommend using this blog as a guide to understanding the basics of frequency and intensity in training. Together, let’s run through: What beginners need to keep in mind when developing a new training routine How to nail the perfect equilibrium between rest and exercise Modifying your routine based on your fitness goals How to enhance your daily life to include fitness Training Frequency for
The Art of Recovery: Essential Strategies for Optimising Strength Training Results
Strength training has an overwhelming number of benefits. If you want to simply enhance your ability to perform daily activities or, are ready to become a serious lifter, it’s crucial to have your finger on the pulse when it comes to post-strength training recovery. When you’re building a sustainable strength training routine, it’s important to not underestimate balancing intensity and recovery. Let’s explore what you need to know about recovery for strength training including: - Why rest is so important - Techniques for excellent recovery - Nutrition insights - The power of good sleep - And the
Improve your golf swing with strength training
Golf is a sport that requires a great deal of technique, finesse and athleticism. While it may seem like a leisurely activity, the amount of physical exertion required to hit the ball accurately and consistently can be demanding. One way to improve your golf game is through strength training. Here are some of the benefits of strength training on your golf swing: Increased Power and Distance Strength training can help you generate more power and distance in you golf swing. By building strength in your legs, core and upper body, you can
Are you eating enough to get the results your after?
You may have heard this before - eating less is beneficial for your health, longevity, and well-being. In fact, certain cultures take this principal quite seriously. In Japan,2 a nation with one of the longest life expectancies at 84.3 years, have a rule called Hara Hachi bu. The teaching translates to eating until you are eight parts (out of ten) full. While caloric restriction can be helpful for the average person, eating too little isn’t great for everyone, especially those looking to optimise their athletic performance, build muscle, lose etc. Today’s post
Health, Fitness & Work Productivity
We all have our own reasons for working out, but most of us are familiar with the primary benefits of fitness including… ● Weight loss ● Muscle gain ● Physical functionality ● Improved bone mass However, it might surprise you how regular exercise can improve other areas of your life that you might not have expected, such as helping you perform better at work. Let us show you the 5 key reasons why fitness can help you in the workplace. 1. Mental Fitness Not only does working out strengthen your physical body, improving your muscles, bones and joints, it also has
Mental Well-Being
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make healthy choices. The following three points are areas of your life to focus on as a means of improving your mental wellness. Please note these points are not necessarily “solutions” and it’s vital to speak to your health practitioner if you are struggling with your mental health. 1. Diet “You are what you eat” is undoubtedly an overused saying people have passed around in
Overcoming Gym Anxiety
The gym can be a scary place. Learning how to navigate it, perform exercises correctly, and use the gym equipment often takes time. Plus, add some social interactions, and you’ve got yourself the perfect recipe for gym anxiety. Luckily, overcoming these feelings isn’t that difficult. Let’s see what you what can help. Stop Overthinking It Overthinking is one of the worst things you could do because your mind is bound to come up with all sorts of negative scenarios. Give yourself enough time, and you will come up with dozens of
Sleep, Why It Is Vital For Overall Health
When it comes to sleep and the mind it can seem to be a double-edged sword, stress can cause us to have a lack of sleep, and a lack of sleep can cause stress. This article examines these rolls stress can play in our sleep patterns and how we can work towards a better stress sleep balance. A lack of sleep causing stress There are many reasons why we may find it difficult to sleep at night. Whilst the first thought that comes to mind may be stress, there a few other
Simple Habits to Boost Your Energy Levels and Gym Performance
Like most people, you probably experience the occasional slump and lousy workout. While sometimes necessary to endure, there are effective tactics we can use to boost our energy levels and perform well during most of our workouts. So, without further ado, let’s dive into four simple habits to boost your energy and athletic performance. Hit The Sack An Hour Earlier Each Night Getting enough sleep is challenging. Between work, maintaining a social life, and spending some time at home, we rarely get enough hours left for a good night’s sleep. But