At Fit2Shine, we’ve always believed that looking after your health is about so much more than turning up for an exercise class. Exercise is incredibly important, but our health is also influenced by how we eat, breathe, sleep, recover, manage stress and look after...
Autumn brings cooler weather and for some people also blocked noses, sinus pressure, seasonal colds and that familiar feeling that “something is coming on…” When the nose becomes blocked, we often start breathing through the mouth. Breathing can become faster or...
Summer and the holiday season are almost over, and before we know it, the busy run-up to Christmas will begin. Christmas nights out, dinners, shopping, social events, later nights, richer food, more rushing around and often less time for exercise and recovery. This is...
Overeating isn’t simply a willpower problem — because if it were, you would have stopped it by now! There are often deeper emotional, behavioural, psychological and nervous-system patterns driving the cycle. Understanding these patterns can help you...
In honour of Mr and Mrs Reid, who gifted their home, Lauriston Castle, to the nation 100 years ago for everyone to enjoy, explore, learn from and create lasting memories — a beautiful place that Fit2Shine is proud to call our outdoor home gym. When we think of...
I get this question all the time: “How can I get rid of my stubborn belly fat, and what can I do about my wings?” Midlife brings genuine changes in hormones, muscle, fat distribution, skin and metabolism. Once we understand what is happening, we can stop punishing the...
Have you been training hard, turning up consistently, eating “well”, doing your classes and pushing through your workouts — but still wondering why you are not getting the results you would like, specially after you hit certain age? Are you stuck, feeling burnt out,...
You hear about it everywhere. It is a big boom: celebrities and people on social media are losing weight with these “miracle” GLP-1 injections, and someone you haven’t seen for a while is suddenly smaller than ever. Most people who want to lose weight are now trying...
We all know that drinking enough water is one of the best things we can do for our health. But drinking from a dirty water bottle isn't healthy at all—and it could even contribute to a sore throat, coughing, or allergy-like symptoms. The Hidden Problem Inside Your...
