Maggie's Kettlebells

30/04/2024

For anyone that missed our webinar last week here is the recording:

As we navigate this phase in our journey, our bodies naturally transition, marked by menopausal symptoms that signal internal shifts and prompt us to prioritize our body's needs. Through assessing our health and lifestyle choices, this period can evolve into a time of renewal, potentially becoming o...

15/04/2024

Free Taster Class this Saturday April 20th, 9.15am. Join us for a Free Taster class, we run a small group for Beginners so you can learn technique with lots of help, get a great workout and have fun with other lovely ladies in the park 😀 You may be new to kettlebells, not been exercising for a while, want to learn how strength training can help you. Please message to book your free place 😀

11/09/2023

Is time racing by? Are you 35 years or more and heading into peri-menopause? It's never too early to think about and invest in your long term health. I have a 45 mins free webinar for you to explain the changes in your hormones as the years pass, why it gets harder to lose fat, especially around the middle, and what we can do about it :-) There'll be lots of info and useful tips to takeaway.

Menopause happens so how can we best help ourselves?

20/08/2023

So, here is a list of 10 easy-to-eat, easy-to-find, everyday superfoods to keep eating healthy simple and delicious. https://buff.ly/3vD4DU2

19/08/2023

The researchers found there was no difference in the amount of food eaten between the stressed and non-stressed groups. However, they did observe that emotional eaters ate sweeter, high-fat foods and a more energy-dense meal overall compared to the unstressed group and non-emotional eaters.
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18/08/2023

When you're spending a lot of time outdoors, engaging in family-friendly summer activities and backyard cookouts in the heat and humidity, it's often ideal to pick food items and summer recipes that are light and refreshing (read: packed with fresh produce!). Oftentimes, the ingredients you choose can mean the difference between a much-needed energy boost and a lazy summer afternoon nap.
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Incorporate these fresh, in-season ingredients into your summer dinner recipes.

17/08/2023

This showstopping cheesecake has an ombre effect from blueberry purée stirred through the filling and is topped with crystallised ginger and fresh blueberries.
I'd perhaps leave off the crystallised ginger....!
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15/08/2023

Just 15mins.....perhaps when you can't get out!
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Full Body Kettlebell Workout - 15 Minutes to work your entire body with 1 kettlebell! We will perform each of the following kettlebell exercises for 30 secon...

14/08/2023

The truth is that both children and adults will eat more when more becomes available — a phenomenon known as the “portion size effect.” Being aware of portion sizes and other environmental cues is important in fighting weight gain and the obesity epidemic.

Experts agree: There may be multiple causes for the rise in obesity in recent decades, but one major factor is the drastic increase in portion sizes. This

13/08/2023

Macronutrient is a bucket term for the three types of nutrients that make up the bulk of what we eat: carbohydrates, fat and protein. Our bodies require ample amounts of each to function properly. On the other hand, alcohol also provides calories (7 calories per gram), but it’s not considered a macronutrient because we don’t need alcohol to survive, unlike fat, carbs and protein.

Macronutrient is a bucket term for the three types of nutrients that make up the bulk of what we eat: carbohydrates, fat and protein.

12/08/2023

So we put together a round-up of recipes that either use eggs in a more creative way (in oatmeal or French toast, for instance) or forgo them altogether in favor of other protein sources (like Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and tofu). All of these tasty recipes have at least 15 or 20 grams of protein per serving.

Change up your morning routine with these creative options.

11/08/2023

Knee pain is a common ailment among all ages. It can strike young women, as early as teenagers or before, and derail a promising (or at least fun!) athletic career. It can result from chronic exercise and, for example, be a common running injury.

Knee pain accounts for a lot of doctor visits. Here are knee strengthening exercises you can do to help reverse that pain and build up your knees.

10/08/2023

Honestly, getting older itself isn’t so bad — spending time with the ones you love, accomplishing your goals, traveling the world… if only it didn’t come with the aging part. But you have in your reach a fountain of youth that is better at combating wrinkles and flabby triceps than any injection or filler around: exercise. But not just any exercise will do — there are three scientifically proven ways to fight the clock and fool Father Time.
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09/08/2023

Almost fudgy texture and an intense chocolate flavour.

Chewy vegan brownies - these eggless and dairy free brownies are perfect if you like a dense, chewy, fudgy, intensely chocolatey brownie.

28/07/2023

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26/07/2023

The summer just wouldn’t be the same without an ice-cream or sorbet and it's okay to have the odd indulgence here and there but for the majority part sugar is really not your friend. If you want to have a happy stomach then reducing your sugar intake is a must.
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24/07/2023

MMMM something different, meat-free

Vegan lentil walnut bolognese - this vegan spaghetti bolognese is richly flavoured, hearty, high in protein, filling and delicious.