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Quick Workouts for Busy People
Posted on 17 November 2017
Lately it seems like everyone is running around trying to fit so many things into the day. If you ask someone how they are, they’ll reply with a sigh and a solemn outpour of ‘busy’. It seems that busy has become the new tired. It does make you wonder though,...
Tikiboo & The UK Mudd Queens
Posted on 16 November 2017
Tikiboo have joined forces with the UK Mudd Queens to create a beautiful pair of leggings designed to stand out on those muddy obstacle course races. The UK Mudd Queens are a group of women who encourage other women to take part in Obstacle Course Races (OCRs). Originating as just...
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) Explained
Posted on 10 November 2017
Your muscles ache. Every uncomfortable move seems to be painful and it gets you telling everyone that you worked out yesterday. We’ve all been there – we’ve finished our workouts and felt like we could conquer anything, but the next day everything is sore. If this is you, you’re probably...
How Exercise Can Help You Sleep Better
Posted on 31 October 2017
You know we love exercise and there are only a few things that we love in equal measures. One being food - le duh - and the other, sleep. No thanks to the overly stimulated lives we lead, it’s hard to power down and get to sleep; tied to the...
How to Workout During Your Lunch Break
Posted on 09 October 2017
Working in an office is hard enough without trying to fit in a workout. It’s a struggle to stay on track when you need to dodge the doughnut stand, skirt past the sugar and avoid takeaways. Plus, it’s always someone’s birthday, amiright? Good for improving your productivity and energy –...
How to Stay Motivated with Keeping Fit
Posted on 29 September 2017
We get it – we are submerged in fitness for a living, but some days even we would prefer to sit at home chowing down on a cronut with a glass of wine than go and lift. It’s the UK. It’s cold, wet and miserable outside 85% of the time,...
Is eating eggs bad for your health?
Posted on 30 July 2017
For many years, people have been scared of eating more than 6 whole eggs each week. This came from the fact that egg yolk contains cholesterol which was believe to cause in increase of the total cholesterol in our bodies. However after plenty of research shows that the effect of...
Improve Your Nutrition in Four Simple Steps
Posted on 30 July 2017
Hi Everyone! I often get asked where should we start when entering the journey to improve their nutrition… Whether you need a complete diet overhaul or just minor adjustments, you can positively impact health with just a few simple changes to your eating habits. Watch your total daily calories: For...
Drink yourself lean
Posted on 30 July 2017
Hi Everyone! I wanted to go over a topic today that I try and drum into my clients weekly… YOU NEED TO DRINK MORE WATER! Fact: Hydration increases the body's ability to burn fat - so get sipping! I would advise you to drink a glass when you wake up...
The Great Tikiboo Giveaway!
Posted on 10 May 2017
Tikiboo has teamed up with some of our favourite companies to bring you the ultimate goodie bag as our prize draw giveaway! We are offering one of our brand new Starry Night Gym Bags, matching Leggings, Sports Bra and a coordinating Black Racer Back Vest Top. We have a...
How to Deal with Injuries and Setbacks
Posted on 02 May 2017
Whether you are a competitive athlete or weekend warrior fitting in exercise around a busy lifestyle to stay fit and healthy, there will be a time you will face up against a setback. This could be an injury, illness, stress or personal loss and it will have a tremendous impact...
Nutritional Advice For A Month Of Training
Posted on 20 April 2017
What you are putting into your body is ultimately powering your workout so you want to provide yourself with the best fuel to ensure you are performing to your full potential. Here are 5 top nutritional tips to maximize your training… Time it right Timing is everything when it comes...
Common running injuries and how to avoid them
Posted on 13 April 2017
Lots of you will currently be running a lot and praying you remain injury free –right? But rather than hoping, let’s explore a few practical steps you can take to avoid them. Running injuries are not unusual and in addition to the pain from the injury, there’s always the frustration...
Top tips to stay motivated on your runs
Posted on 07 April 2017
I was commissioned by Mac Millan to write some articles for their OutRun platform to help motivate and inspire their runners. So I will be releasing them all over the next few weeks. Enjoy! - Running is quite a repetitive activity and therefore you have to remain focused and motivated...
Chocolate Protein Mug Cake Recipe
Posted on 29 March 2017
My name is Lucie Colt and I have a massive sweet tooth! I am definitely partial to a chocolate bar or two, I mean who isn’t! But being so dedicated to my health and fitness goals I often look for alternatives to satisfy my cravings whilst staying on track. ...
What Do You Need To Become a Personal Trainer
Posted on 25 March 2017
What do you need to become a Personal Trainer. In April 2016, IBIS world, released a market research report that reviewed the Personal Trainer Industry within the UK. The report found that in 2016, the Personal Trainer industry accounted for an combined revenue of $898.00 million. This was a 3.4%...
Movement of The Week: Building a Strong Core
Posted on 21 March 2017
Following on from the most recent blog series, this week follows a similar theme sharing advice based on some lessons learned along the way in my fitness journey. Over the past year, I have discovered how building a strong core can have many benefits in so many aspects of your...
Move Fit Review
Posted on 18 March 2017
Hi everyone,I hope you are enjoying your weekend. After a crazy weekend at Move Fit last weekend with Tikiboo, I thought I would take some down time to share my thoughts on the event.I have been with Tikiboo since the beginning…Faye took me on as an Athlete and sponsored me...
Why you should stretch after exercise...
Posted on 03 March 2017
PREVENTING INJURY Research suggests that stretching after exercise rather than before can prevent injury and improve your overall performance by giving you increased flexibility and mobility. Stretching before you work out has no proven benefits but also no real proven disadvantages. A flexible muscle is less likely to become injured...
Protein Pancake Stack
Posted on 28 February 2017
Seeing as it is #PancakeDay, I thought I would share my favourite quick and easy Protein Stack Recipe... Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 banana 30g Oats Cinnamon A dash of milk 1 scoop whey protein (Vanilla or Chocolate work best) Method: Add the oats to a blender and blend until it...
5 Top tips for fat loss…
Posted on 09 February 2017
You want to know how to lose weight and keep it off for good? Get these 5 basics nailed and not only will you feel better but you will look great too. #1 Keep a food diary Yep, the first tip isn’t a magic bullet supplement or pill. Nor...
Liquid Calories
Posted on 01 February 2017
It can be really easy to fall into the Liquid Calorie trap, especially when you are trying to lose weight or burn fat. When your exercising regularly and eating well, those refreshing drinks can’t really be that bad, can they? Actually, they can! Many drinks are actually calorie loaded and...
Why you should be drinking Lemon water
Posted on 16 January 2017
I always like to start my day with lemon and hot water – I absolutely love and find it is really refreshing, but most of all its really good for you! Lemons are a really good source of vitamins and minerals which are essential for healthy functioning of the body....
Fitness for busy mums
Posted on 09 January 2017
To all the mummies out there – Although I don’t have children myself, I am surrounded by friends that do and have witnessed how hard it can be to fit in a workout when you have little ones to look after (Isn’t that exercise in itself?!) A lot of my...
Stay on track this Christmas
Posted on 08 December 2016
We all know that Christmas is a time that involves family, friends and lots of food! But if you have been working really hard on your diet & exercise regime over the past few months, the last thing you want is to un-do all that hard work. Here are my...
My Top Tips to Get Ski-Fit
Posted on 30 November 2016
As I am heading off to the Alps skiing in January, I thought I would share my top tips to get fit for skiing! Skiing can really take its toll on your body so here are some suggestions to prepare your body for the challenge. Core At the foundation of...
Let’s talk about consistency…
Posted on 07 November 2016
Way too often I hear of people not sticking to their training or diet, or even both, which leads them to get frustrated and ultimately not seeing the results they want. Seeing progress is really important to stay committed and motivated towards your goals! Results only occur when you stay dedicated...
Compound Vs Isolation Exercises
Posted on 31 October 2016
Which exercises you choose when planning your workout plays a really important role to help you achieve your goals. We want to maximize our workouts in the time we have. Isolation exercises are a fantastic and effective way of zoning in on a specific area, for example triceps. Now, I...
Keep Your Energy up All Day - 8 tips to help beat exhaustion for good
Posted on 12 October 2016
As we head into the darker mornings and colder weather, it can really dampen how we feel. A couple of years ago I would sleep well, down my morning coffee before cracking on with my day but I would still crash mid-afternoon… If you are anything like me and...
Run Forest Run!
Posted on 04 October 2016
There’s nothing like revamping a workout to help fire up your fitness levels! At the Tikiboo HQ we are all about stepping up the intensity of our regular workouts with an outdoor running routine. Getting out on the road offers a completely different experience to running on the...
Polite Notice Regarding Returns
Posted on 07 September 2016
Polite notice regarding returns: Please be careful when trying garments on as we have had a large number lately of worn looking leggings arrive back for refund. If we have cause to believe they have been worn, we know when they have, no refund will be issued. Those that have...
Why I don’t have a cheat day…
Posted on 08 August 2016
Hi Everyone, I was recently asked about what I have on my cheat days and it got me thinking – I don’t have cheat days. My mission is to empower women around the globe to live a healthy active lifestyle and focus body positivity & confidence. I believe in...
You have to go low carb
Posted on 09 June 2016
The low carb diet has been extremely popular over the years and there is no doubt about it that the media has portrayed carbohydrates as the enemy, with more and more people going “carb free”. What is worrying is that removing vital nutrients from our diets can be harmful to our...
Cardio is the best strategy for Fat Loss
Posted on 27 May 2016
I have to admit that I used to be a “cardio bunny” – and the majority of people think that performing cardio for a longer period of time is the key to fat loss (before I got into the industry I use to think this myself!) Low intensity steady state...
Do not eat carbs after 6pm
Posted on 23 May 2016
We have all heard this one before haven’t we ladies! It reaches 6:00pm and we must STOP eating any more carbs! For some reason, there is this idea that if you eat carbs after 6pm, they will be immediately converted to body fat. Despite the fact there’s no true evidence...
Lifting Weights Makes Women Bulky
Posted on 16 May 2016
There are plenty of myths flying around within the health & fitness industry and I am sure you will be familiar with most of them… We have the most discussed such as – You can’t eat carbs after 6 You have to do fasted cardio You should cut out carbohydrates...
IIFYM Flexible Eating
Posted on 07 May 2016
IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) has been very popular on the nutrition and bodybuilding scene for quite some time now. It means you can eat any foods you like, as long as it fits in your daily caloric budget and your daily macronutrient split (protein, carbohydrates, and fat). This...
How to eat for a Bikini Body
Posted on 25 April 2016
The most important rule for looking your best in your bikini is to eat! When we skip meals, it backfires every time, trust me – I know, we have all been there. Healthy food choices are your body’s source of fuel and they are vital for achieving that Bikini Bod!...
Booty Building
Posted on 12 April 2016
DO YOU SQUAT? ✅Squats effectively work most major muscle groups of the glutes, hips and thighs ✅Squats are very versatile and can be done in almost any location with or without any weights or equipment ✅When squatting, you engage the quads, hamstrings and calf muscles, which help to tone and...
Top Tips For Burning Fat
Posted on 08 April 2016
We all have a little excess fat here and there that we want to get rid of but blasting it is not always easy! Here are a few simple tips for you to make small changes that will allow you to feel the difference. Drink Green tea- Ditch the sugary hot...
Athlete Games Results
Posted on 01 February 2016
Congratulations to our amazing athlete Stephanie Knapp for her outstanding performance at the 2016 Athlete Games at ExCel London this weekend! Stephanie put in a breath taking performance throughout and smashed through so many personal barriers, succeeding in achieving personal bests throughout the competition! Round 1 was the '5km-row-for-time' with a time...
Stephanie Knapp: Athlete Games Competitor January 2016
Posted on 26 January 2016
There is a buzz in the air at the moment in the CrossFit community with the CrossFit Games Open only around the corner. No matter whether you’ve been in the game for years or your journey has only just started, it is an exciting time!Whilst the anticipation for the Open...
Latest News and Updates
Posted on 25 January 2016
It's been a little while since we have had a spare 5 minutes to sit down and write a blog post but then being busy is a good thing, right? 2016 got off to an amazing start with 2 magazine features including Vogue and PT magazine!Vogue ran a small section...
Do You Get Anxious Eating Out?
Posted on 06 December 2015
Thank you to Lucie Colt our guest blogger: Ok guys so time to address another issue that I faced for a long time… Eating out. Now for those of you seriously watching what you eat, or even prepping for a show – eating out can actually make you very anxious....
Is Alcohol Affecting Your Fat Loss?
Posted on 02 December 2015
So as we are coming up to the festive season, not that most of us will need an excuse – I thought I would take about Alcohol. I see it over and over again and have the same questions asked in relation to weight/fat loss. People would come to me...
Tikiboo Welcomes Jo Cooper To The Team
Posted on 12 November 2015
Tikiboo are pleased to announce that there are now working with International presenter and fitness model Jo Cooper. Based in Crawley, West Sussex Jo presents various programs at several fitness conventions throughout the year. Jo teaches fun fitness community classes. Her charisma and teaching style is one of a...
Weights or Cardio?
Posted on 11 November 2015
Lucie Colt: Guest Blogger Weights or Cardio? Hi Everyone! This is a question that keeps coming up so I thought I would finally address it for you all… There is so much debate as to which is better and has become quite a controversial topic in the health and fitness...
Tikiboo Interviews Lucie Colt
Posted on 06 November 2015
Tikiboo Interviews Lucie Colt: Hi Lucie! You have been a sponsored athlete with us for a couple of months now, tell us a little more about who you are and your fitness philosophy… Hi everyone! I’m Lucie Colt; I am 26 years old and an Online Personal Trainer from London....
Autumn Running
Posted on 27 October 2015
Autumn RunningClaire Jennings Guest Blogger At this time of year, most people are firing up the central heating and pressing snooze for that extra ten minutes under a warm duvet before work. But for runners, the dark, crisp mornings and evenings can be blissful, with Autumn heralding the arrival of...
Jump in the Deep End and Learn how to Swim
Posted on 29 September 2015
Here is a guest blog from our sponsored athlete Stephanie Knapp of CrossFit Swindon: "This will be the first blog I’ve written about my journey so far so I think the right place to start would be right at the beginning. I started CrossFit in January 2013 with my fiancé...