The Top 4 Benefits of Kickboxing

June 1, 2018 Alex CoombesLeave a comment

When it comes to kickboxing, the benefits are countless. From increased flexibility to a boost in energy levels, kickboxing is a fun sport that’s worth the hard work. Whether you’re a pro or just starting out, kickboxing is a great way to change up your usual workout routine. Since we’re all about kickboxing this week at TruBe, we’re here to let you in on 4 of our favourite (and exclusive) benefits of kickboxing.

Kickboxing Improves Your VO2 max

What exactly is VO2 max? The technical definition for the maximum rate of oxygen consumption measured during incremental exercise, in short, kickboxing improves your overall fitness. Kickboxing is usually comprised of ‘rounds’ (2-3 minutes of intense hitting) often referred to as a HIIT workout (High Intensity Interval Training). When doing an interval workout, your heart is trained to be more efficient. This act helps to greatly improve your VO2 max, thus improving your fitness. For example, you won’t feel as tired after climbing a hill or even a long flight of stairs –something we’re all in need of!

A Boost in Confidence

You may not know that when you are taking it out on the bag, endorphins are being released into your body, this helps lift any negative mood you may have been in and helps you feel confident and energised. An increase in confidence is a huge benefit of kickboxing. Learning a form of self defence proves that you can hold your own, resulting in a confidence boost that will benefit you in your everyday life.

Tones Your Entire Body

Looking for a full body workout? Kickboxing is the sport for you. There’s no area of the body that kickboxing won’t tone. The Muscle, Ligaments, and Tendons Journal conducted a study titled ‘The Effects of Five Weeks of Kickboxing Training of Physical Fitness’. The study showed that after only five weeks of training, the participants involved showed great improvements in speed, agility, upper-body muscle power, and flexibility. Kickboxing is a full-body workout, and if you’ve taken a training session before, you know that everything gets worked!

Builds Endurance

Kickboxing is a perfect workout to improve your endurance. By taking part in regular cardio exercise, your endurance is strengthened, as proved by the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

We hope these 4 benefits inspire you to start incorporating kickboxing into your daily workout routine. Need help or have any questions? Our kickboxing trainers are here for you anytime, and anywhere. Book your next kickboxing session with us here!

Fun fact about endurance: By building up your endurance with kickboxing, you can transfer it to any other workout whether that be swimming or running.

Keep those kicks coming!

Your TruBe Team

Top Tips For A Natural Glow, Wedding Addition

May 18, 2018November 1, 2018 Alex CoombesLeave a comment

The big day is creeping up fast, with so much to do and little time to do it, if this sounds familiar, then you have come to the right place!

First of all, take this moment to take a deep, soothing breath, in through the nose, hold for 3 seconds, and out through the mouth. Use this time to reflect on the many amazing and uplifting moments that have lead you to this day, and think about how amazing the people in your life truly are. Here at TruBe, we believe that a positive state of mind is crucial for good health, happiness and success. In honour of the Royal Wedding, we have compiled a handful of tips and tricks to make you glow. Enjoy.

Natural Shine

You can’t have a wedding detox without mentioning apple cider vinegar! The benefits of apple cider vinegar includes lowering of cholesterol, preventing indigestion, and helps whiten teeth. Perfect to make your smile glisten. Here is a quick tip to get your daily dose of apple cider vinegar: every morning, mix 30ml with lemon, and glass of water. This is a powerful detox and helps kickstart your morning in a positive way.

Be Flawless

You have probably been told time and time again, that vitamins are the answer to all of life’s problems, although this may be a bit of a stretch, we do have a couple of suggestions that will leave you feeling fabulous!

Vitamin E is full of wonders, it’s a powerful antioxidant and can speed up your cell turnover, which helps clear your skin, reduce dark spots, moisturises and even helps you achieve healthy nails ready for the perfect manicure.

We also recommend B12, this vitamin is ideal when enhancing one’s mood in a time of need. It also helps you develop a healthy immune system perfect for a bride-to-be who can afford no errors.

Nature’s solution

Face masks are a must for obtaining that lovely wedding glow. Whether that be a clay mask or a gel mask, masks contain a higher concentration of the active ingredients you receive from your usual lotions, making for an instantly clear complexion. Feel like you have unusually oily or dry skin? No worries! There is a face mask for every type of skin type, helping to rehydrate and revamp your skin cells. You can even make your own face masks, right in the comfort of your home. Our favourite is an avocado mask, as the fruit is packed with healthy vitamins and helps soothe dry skin. Take 1 ripe avocado, mash up, and add 1 tablespoon of honey for the perfect natural moisturizer. Make sure you do a skin test first, just in case.

In Style

It is important to be in the moment, this is a time full of love and laughter, don’t let it slip by. A pamper session is a great way to hit pause on the chaos around and we have the perfect day in mind…We have teamed up with London’s leading On-Demand Beauty Service, InParlour, to make sure you get the treatment you deserve! Find out more here.

Relieve Tension

Wedding planning is a stressful time and can leave you in need to relieve some tension. A massage can help remove any unwanted toxins from the body, it can even help you lose that last bit of weight! A massage mixed with essential oils will give you an all over glow. You can now book a massage with TruBe!

Your goals are our Goals

We are here for you, if you need help with a nutrition plan, want to relieve some stress, or feel as fabulous as you look, then get in touch. Our team are always here for you. Book a session and relax.

We wish you luck and congratulate you on your big day!

Your TruBe Team

New Playlist! Yoga Flow

April 1, 2018November 1, 2018 Alex CoombesLeave a comment

Did you know…

Music is beneficial to your workout? Music lowers your Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE), when your RPE is low, you exert more energy enabling you to burn more calories without realising it. Bonus! Which in turn, creates a better and more beneficial workout.

With this being said, we invite you to slay the day with our relaxed and rhythmic yoga beats. Over 100 minutes of our favourite chill sounds including Years & Years, ODESZA, and Petit Biscuit. Our TruTunes are sure to warm you up, enhance your mood and inspire you.

Download. Play. Start Your Flow.

The Sizzling Secrets of Yoga

It is safe to say, Yoga is a female dominated workout, with over 75% of the demographic being female! We are here to let you in on the sizzling secrets aimed to encourage those who are missing out…

No pressure to perform

Feel like you aren’t flexible enough? No sweat. Yoga increases flexibility!

There is a misconception that you need to be flexible before you can commence your Yoga journey, this is not the case. There is no pressure to strike the perfect Pretzel pose on your first go or even learn what one is. Yoga should be personal, an opportunity to learn and respond to your needs. A time to relax and grow. As long as you stay balanced and commit to your pose, you will reach new heights. You may even be surprised by the capacity and range your body offers.

Yoga is the perfect pairing to any workout.

Yoga helps increase your strength and stamina. The breathing and mindfulness involved will help improve your performance, focus and confidence. Yoga is a great addition to upping your fitness regime. It is the ideal workout to incorporate and complement your lifestyle and goals.

“Yoga means addition – addition of energy, strength and beauty to body, mind and soul.” Amit Ray

Feeling shy?

Yes, It can be daunting to start an unfamiliar exercise, if you Book a One to One session, you can learn at your own pace with one of London’s finest Yogis!

This will help you perfect the art and focus on you. You can enjoy a session in your own space or even invite a friend to join you.

TruBe Trainer: Ruben De Monte

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Click here to find out more about the other great health benefits of Yoga.

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Yoga-t this!

Your TruBe Team

Spring into Action

March 23, 2018April 25, 2018 Alex CoombesLeave a comment

It’s time for that age-old debate; is the process of altering the clocks still relevant to our current lifestyle?

It goes without saying, sleep is valuable. Sacrificing even a few minutes is a big ask, let alone an hour… although I suppose when you think about it, it is 100% worth it.

We want to help you take advantage of the summer months with this mini-guide to a handful of London’s finest workout spots. Don’t worry, our trainers are ready to join you anywhere, anytime.

Did you know?

The average person spends 92% of their time inside!

Not only does a workout in the park benefit your fitness, it can increase your well-being and is a great way to unwind after a long day. If you already have a hectic schedule, why not train during your lunch hour? It is proven that a workout will increase concentration levels, motivate your mind and help order your thoughts.

Greenwich Park

Greenwich park is the perfect location to stretch your legs, with over 74 acres of land to play with, a great chance to get creative and explore all the charming routes have to offer.

It is no surprise the park is a hotspot for runners, with a range of flat and hilly surfaces to keep you on your toes, with the added reward of breathtaking City views ready to inspire and remind you of the greatness within.

If running isn’t your cup of tea, don’t sweat, Greenwich park has a lot to offer, from great spaces to workout to idyllically located benches to enjoy a well-deserved rest.

Interesting Fact:

Did we mention the Prime Meridian is located here? It’s where East meets West at Longitude 0 degrees, a reference line for astronomical observations. Hypothetically, this park is both the beginning and end of the world!

Greenwich has long open hours, 6 AM – 9:30 PM in the summer months, so no need to rush to get there after work.

Hyde Park

Hyde Park is the largest Royal Park in London and a workout haven.
Full of trails and gardens, this park is perfect for you to create your own running and training paths in the picturesque fields and woodlands.

Hyde is famous for being divided by the Serpentine, a 40 acre recreational lake. The Serpentine is an impeccable spot for 2 mile running loops and a peaceful way to unwind alongside your personal trainer in the evenings.

Interesting Fact:

Feel like taking a dip after your run? A rectangular swimming area is located in the southern area of the park, open in the summer months!

Regent’s Park

Have your trainer meet you in the ‘gardener’s paradise’ known as Regent Park.
This park is one large inner circle, a total of 410 acres in size and a one-of-a-kind place to run or train. If you’re up for a challenge, there are plenty of steep inclines and long running routes.

In the mood to try something new?
Nearly 100 acres of the park are set aside for a variety of sports such as football, cricket, and frisbee!

Interesting Fact:

Regent’s Park is the home to a wide variety of roses and thousands upon thousands of rose bushes.

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With British Summer Time just a stone throw away, we hope these parks inspire you to step out of winter feeling motivated and ready to enjoy the outdoors. Book a fitness session with one of our personal trainers to accelerate your fitness regime.

We’ll meet you in any of the amazing locations!

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The Benefits of a TruPack:

One off payment, No strings attached
One to One sessions, anywhere, anytime
Bespoke workouts with a highly qualified personal trainer
A variety of disciplines, suitable for all levels of fitness
Fully Flexible and Convenient, we cater for your needs.

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Your Summer Starts here!
Your TruBe team

Beginner’s 101 Guide to Diets and Meal Plans

October 27, 2017March 28, 2018 Alex CoombesLeave a comment

We all know it can be hard to follow a certain diet when you’re getting up at 7am, sitting at your desk for 9 hours a day (or maybe more?!) and having to commit to your social life in the evenings. The reality of having access to those free coffee machines, birthday cakes and office snacks can be really tempting, which is why it is important to have a healthy and consistent diet throughout the week.

Skipping meals because you have no time, excessive eating at your desk and indulging in “healthy snacks” that are actually high in sugar are some of the most common diet mistakes we all make.

Health-conscious gurus have researched 5 popular diets trends. Which one can you connect with?

The Atkins Diet

Want to lose a bit of weight? Focus on eating high-level amounts of protein and fat, but whatever you do, avoid mainstream carbohydrates. Low-carb vegetables such as kale, broccoli and asparagus however are still good to eat.

The Zone Diet

Controlling your body weight and successful weight loss can be one of the hardest things. Follow this guidance and balance your nutrition in each meal and you should see a difference:

40% high-quality, unrefined carbohydrates (whole grains, plant seeds, fruit)
30% fats (olive oil, avocado)
30% protein (nuts, fish, poultry)

The Ketogenic Diet

Similar to The Atkins Diet, but not as strict, “Ketosis” focuses on reducing carbohydrate intake and upping fat intake, which allows the body to burn fat as fuel, rather than carbohydrates.

The Vegetarian Diet

No animals (except for eggs and dairy). Simple as.

Studies show that vegetarians have a lower body weight, suffer from less diseases, and have a longer life expectancy. So if you want those three things, then go veggie.

The Vegan Diet

No animals at all. This is more than a nutritional diet. Vegans also care for the environment, ethics and compassion. So if you’re more of a plant-based gal or guy and care about animal suffering then this is for you.

No time to stick to the diet during the week? Meal prepping is your answer! Here’s a beginner’s 101 guide to help you make use of those dragging Sunday mornings and prep your food for the week.

And of course, slogging about at your desk is not just because of the food you’re eating, but probably because of the lack of exercise. Taking the stairs instead of the lift can be a good start but not enough to get your heart really pumping! TruBe trainers can come to you before work, during your lunch break or after work, so really, there’s no excuse. They are here to help you, to give you motivation and can advise on meal plans, so get in touch with TruBe and start a new journey by downloading the app now.