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Music makes such a big difference to my workout — I personally can’t do my workout without having music playing!   Whether I’m training on my own, training clients or working out with my sister, music makes the workout feel more exciting. I always feel much more engaged when there is good music playing! Workout songs with a good beat help me keep going, even if I’m not feeling particularly motivated that day. If you need some help in selecting music, I’ve got some suggestions for the best workout songs to get you through BBG! Why you need a good workout playlist There is so much research on the  benefits of listening to music , especially when it comes to improving your workout. Music can be a bit of a ‘distraction’ from fatigue that creeps in when you’re doing a workout, so you might be less likely to give up and take a break when you could really keep going. That’s why lots of people have a better training session when music is playing.  So if you want ...

Sometimes when you are trying to eat healthily it can be really difficult to fight sweet cravings!  While I don’t believe we should restrict ourselves of anything in life (moderation is key!), I understand that when you are trying to stick to your health and fitness goals, it’s handy to have  healthy food swaps  when it comes to sweet food. That’s why in this blog I’m going to offer some tips for those ladies out there with a sweet tooth!  How to tackle sugar cravings You may already know that  eating refined sugar can have a negative impact on your body  and health. If you are used to eating a lot of refined sugar, then it may not be easy going cold turkey once you start trying to be healthier!  However, if you work on decreasing the overall amount of added sugar you consume over time, then your body can become less used to it and you should begin to crave it less. How to satisfy a sweet tooth  Follow these 4 healthy ti...

Many of the BBG Community say they spend a lot of time sitting in front of a computer at work or hunched over a phone in their spare time. This may have a negative effect on your back! While it is important to strengthen your WHOLE body, sometimes focusing on one area can help correct imbalances that result from a modern lifestyle. Doing back exercises at home can help to alleviate any soreness, strengthen your back and core and help to prevent problems like  postural kyphosis .  The muscles in your back get used a lot to assist with everyday movement — particularly with pulling movements such as lifting groceries out of the car. This is why it’s so important to make sure your back is strong! Best back exercises to do at home Try these back exercises for yourself! You could do 10 reps of each of these back exercises for a full at-home back workout, or choose two to create a quick circuit.  You can do these exercises with a bench, a set of dumbbells an...