We all know we need to make sure we eat enough protein... but how do we know if we are eating enough and what can we do to up it?

Give this a listen and as always come and join me on social media/via my website - Anna Martin Fitness if you ever want to ask more questions or join in with Flex.

Our lives are not these perfect things with perfect schedules that remain unchanged forevermore. Stuff happens and we must roll with the punches, but how strict should we be with ourselves when it comes to our exercise regimes? I was speedy on this one, so enjoy the shortest episode I've managed so far!

Let's be honest, when most women start getting into fitness it is for this reason. That changes over time (which is great) BUT if you are trying to lose some weight and you haven't been able to this can really derail the motivation. In this podcast, we delve into this with strategies to help and also discussion on how we can change out mindset and motivation over time :)

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Last week we talked all about resistance training so this week we're talking all about cardio! The general UK recommendations for cardio is 75-150 minutes per week depending on the intensity so we talk about what it is, how you can fit it in and most importantly (because I LOVE dance fitness) how to get the most out of your dance fitness class.

Flex Big 4 Group Coaching is about to go into it's second round of the year starting on the 10th March so I wanted to make sure I answer everyone's questions in the quickest way possible. If you're thinking about joining us for Flex or for the Big 4, this should make sure you have all the info you need. To join me, visit www.annamartinfitness.co.uk

There's not many things I'll ever try to 'make' people do but this is definitely the one. For any age, this is the game changer when it comes to quality of life as we age. Yes it is also a big building block when it comes to changes in physique in terms of aesthetic goals but more importantly, it's going to help keep us feeling good, moving well and being able to get off the chair when we are older.... and luckily for us it comes in many forms so we can find something that we like and that works for us.

Feel overwhelmed with all the dietary advice being thrown at you because you decided you wanted to lose a few pounds? Get your head clear with some straight talking - first and foremost let's get the basics feeling great so you have a stable platform to start from. Give this podcast a listen to get those basics in place and then work out where you could maybe start to make some additional changes to create the lifestyle that you love.

We just wrapped up the Jan Flex Big 3 and as ever it was a real joy to read how much everyone got out of it. My favourite comment was that it was easier to eat healthy when it was uncomplicated... and that is going to be my tagline from now on. In this episode I dissect a little bit what that means and how we can use our own self-awareness to move forward with our nutrition & fitness journey. Whilst commercial diets and plans etc have their place for some people at some points in their life, for more folk, the flexibility of having our own information and making our own choices help us to live a consistently healthier life that we can balance around our own lifestyles and preferences.