LIFTu - Life Coach Isle of Wight

Are you ready for a challenge that will transform your body and mind? Look no further than the LIFTu Isle of Wight Personal Trainer's 100 press-up challenge !  By the end of this 28-day challenge, you will complete 100 press-ups in one go. But this challenge isn't just about building physical strength; it also has fantastic benefits for your mental health. Let's dive into the details of this challenge.  You'll start on day one by doing 5 press-ups per set, with 4 sets for 20 press-ups. Each day, you'll typically increase the number of press-ups per set and decrease the number of sets until, on day 28, you'll be doing 100 press-ups in one go! Along the way, you'll use and develop a range of muscles, including your chest, shoulders, triceps, and core. As you progress through the challenge, your muscles become stronger and more defined. But the benefits of this challenge don't stop there.  When you do resistance exercises like press-ups, your body releases ...

Article by Mark McIntyre of LIFTu.icu . (lifestyle coaching on the Isle of Wight) The relationship between the foods we eat and mental health is complex but often referred to as mood and food, the premise being that healthy eating determines mental health. This article explores a root cause of mental health disorders - nutrient deficiencies caused by eating a diet high in junk food. A brief history of Food The first step in understanding the rich difference between fresh live food and processed foods is understanding a brief food history. For most of history, people didn’t have access to the variety of foods we have today. Food was seasonal and local, and people generally ate what was available. Their diets varied depending on where they lived and the time of year. Over time, as transportation and storage technology improved, people had access to more types of food from more places. This led to the fast-growing processed food industry, mass-produced food for a global market. Processed ...

As someone who has, at times, struggled to maintain a consistent fitness routine, I understand the difficulties of reaching your fitness goals. The process can be challenging and frustrating, especially if you don't see immediate results. However, I have found that incorporating mindfulness practices into my fitness routine has helped me to stay focused and motivated and ultimately achieve my goals. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a practice that involves being present in the moment and fully engaged in your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. It is a technique that has been used for centuries to reduce stress, increase focus and concentration, and promote overall well-being. How Does Mindfulness Help with Fitness ? Mindfulness can help you achieve your fitness goals in several ways. Firstly, it can help you to stay focused and present during your workouts, allowing you to perform exercises with more intention and purpose. This can help you to achieve better results...