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Nicole Grainger
Nicole has worked in the fitness industry for over 14 years, wearing many different hats as a Group Fitness Instructor, yoga teacher and Area Fitness Manager at Fitness First. Nicole loves that yoga is now more accessible than ever before and encourages everyone to step onto a mat and be open to the possibilities.
When you’re new to a yoga class, the scene can feel pretty intimidating. Maybe you’ve peeked in the studio with envy of the teacher’s flexibility – maybe a persistent friend is dying to drag you along – or maybe your doctor has suggested you give it a go. Whatever your reason for trying your first […]
I tried Hot Yoga once upon a time. It was HOT and oh boy was it uncomfortable. Take a 33 degree room, add 60 sweaty bodies, and I may as well have been lying on the sun itself. My yoga mat resembled a Slip n’ Slide and I was envious of my neighbour’s very practical […]
Does the thought of spring make you want to sneeze? Don’t let your workouts take a hiatus due to hay fever; science suggests exercise might help relieve your symptoms. As the winter chills subside some of us start to dread the season ahead. Spring and summer bring beautiful blooms and sunny weather, but also increased […]
Lack of sleep is not just bad for your concentration, but can lead to a cascade of problems that range from bad skin to weight gain. Sleep is a highly active process during which the day’s events are processed and restoration occurs. We cycle between two stages: rapid eye movement (REM) and slow-wave (non-REM). During […]
Do you often play mind games with yourself about what you should or should not eat? Or beat yourself up about your inability to stick to a balanced eating plan? These ‘disordered’ eating styles may be standing in the way of your health and happiness, so we’ve listed some tips to help you resolve them. […]
