Sophia Smith
Your periods, your training and you
How periods affect exercise, diet and well-being. Strategies to maximise your cycle and training each month.
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Sophia Smith
Sep 13, 20231 min read
Tempo Training
What is tempo? Tempo is the speed of each repetition. Every rep of a movement is broken down into four parts. The eccentric (lengthening...
Sophia Smith
Oct 29, 20222 min read
Should I 'compete' in CrossFit?
Should I do a local CrossFit competition?
More to the point why do you want to?
Sophia Smith
Jul 23, 20222 min read
If you're looking for a sign. This ain't it.
This 'sign' posted by a Level 4 CrossFit Coach and educator to his instagram account has caused quite a lot of discussion for good...
Sophia Smith
Dec 18, 20212 min read
An Christmas Party Dress Story 🎄
Twas the week before xmas
Sophia Smith
Mar 17, 20202 min read
Keep running up that hill
The benefits of hill sprints and outdoor fitness
Sophia Smith
Feb 23, 20203 min read
How to read food labels: an essential life skill
How to read and understand food labelling
Sophia Smith
May 26, 20184 min read
The truth about belly fat
Washboard abs are seen as the ultimate sign of athleticism, discipline and aesthetics by both the public and fitness professionals alike....
Sophia Smith
Apr 23, 20184 min read
Factors affecting your fitness
Sometimes getting fit can feel like an on-going battle even when it seems like you’re doing all the ‘right things’. You exercise and eat...
Sophia Smith
Mar 17, 20184 min read
The Ultimate Lower Body Workout
Your butt is made up of three muscles, the gluteus maximus, medius and minimus, collectively known as the ‘glutes’. Which in addition to...
Sophia Smith
Feb 10, 20184 min read
The best diet for weight training
Your body relies on different energy systems to fuel its movement and it’s your diet that fuels these systems. The energy system you...
Sophia Smith
Jan 25, 20183 min read
10 Tips For Healthier Living
When broken down into steps, developing healthier habits and making lifestyle changes can be made much more manageable. The smallest...
Sophia Smith
Dec 18, 20173 min read
The Annual Fit List
It's that time when you realise how quickly the year has passed and wonder how you arrived a week from the end of it without even...
Sophia Smith
Dec 12, 20172 min read
Sun, Sea and Burpees
As the days get shorter and colder its hard not to think about escaping to warmer climates. Holidays/vacations are a great short term...
Sophia Smith
Nov 7, 20172 min read
The 700 week transformation
This post’s been a long time coming, mainly because I couldn’t find a ‘before’ picture, when you’re over weight you hide from cameras – I...
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