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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...
What is CrossFit?
Posted on 24 September 2015
CrossFit boxes are popping up all over the place so no doubt if you are into fitness you have heard people talking about CrossFit (as it seems to be rapidly growing in popularity). People are pushing aside conventional gyms and static weight machines to seek something a bit more challenging and...
DanceFit Brighton in conjunction with Tikiboo
Posted on 20 September 2015
DanceFit Brighton are holding a Big Beats Dance Jam on 16th October in aid of Stand Up To Cancer. The theme of the night is funky legs so everyone attending will be wearing their mad leggings! Tikiboo are sponsoring the event and will be there on the night with a...
Fitbit Charge HR Review
Posted on 17 September 2015
I have been toying with the idea of investing in a tracker for a while but with so many different types on the market it was like a minefield of information. I have had different ones in the past but never an all in one version with a built in...
Welcome To The Team Stephanie Knapp
Posted on 15 September 2015
Tikiboo are pleased to announce new sponsored athlete, Crossfit competitor Stephanie Knapp. Here is a little about Stephanie. "“I’m a Crossfit athlete and I’ve been competing since Jan 2015. My first competition was The Athlete Games, one of the most prestigious events in Europe. Competing along side some of...
Zucchini Brownies
Posted on 01 September 2015
So I have been trying to get a little more creative in the kitchen lately. I am a big advocate of variety in anyone’s diet to avoid boredom and going way off track! These brownies are absolutely amazing and are super moist. Ingredients 1 cup almond/peanut butter 1 1/2 cup...
Do you HAVE to have something SWEET after a meal?
Posted on 15 August 2015
As you all probably know by now I LOVE sweet things… Are you in the post-lunch and dinner sweet club too? Hello...I hear you! Welcome to the club… I use to have the post meal sugar fix firmly engrained into my daily routine however after time and exploring new ways to...
I HATE The Word Diet!
Posted on 10 August 2015
Hi everyone! I am always hearing people moaning about the fact that they haven’t stuck to their diet etc. which is not a big shock when people make a New Year’s resolution… however I HATE the word diet – diets are not the answer. I will let you in...
Are you confused by the best “diet”?
Posted on 14 July 2015
Don’t worry – you are not alone! One minute you read that gluten is a no no, the next it’s dairy. Then red meat is the devil and eating too many nuts is not good for you. Sugar is the enemy and, according to some reports, you’re better off drinking...
My top tips to add more fibre into your meals
Posted on 05 July 2015
Here are my top tips to add more fibre into your meals: Add flaxseeds to oats, smoothies, yogurt, and baked goods—a two-tablespoon serving contains 3.8 grams of fibre and a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds have a whopping 5 grams of fibre per tablespoon. When they meet...
Caring For Your Tikiboo Leggings
Posted on 20 June 2015
Due to the sublimation lycra fabric, we would like to offer the following tips which you may find helpful to keep your Tikiboo leggings and capris in their best and brightest conditions. Please follow the instructions below: Avoid all rough and sharp surfaces Do not rub up against any rough surfaces...
Drink Yourself Lean
Posted on 20 June 2015
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...
Mistakes that lead to over eating!
Posted on 14 June 2015
Hi everyone! So we have all been there where we have eaten so much that we have to cheekily undo our “top button” or suffer the tummy pain! If you often feel uncomfortably full after a meal, it's time to make a change. You can tackle your overeating issues for...
BE-YOU-TIFUL
Posted on 10 June 2015
How do you feel about yourself? Do you feel good? Do you think that if you were in great shape or if you lost those last five pounds that all of a sudden you would be happier? Are you too hard on yourself? I know I am! For some of us...
Chocolate Berry Ice Cream
Posted on 06 June 2015
Hi Guys! So I wanted to share with you my favourite snack at the moment which is super healthy but satisfies my cravings because I LOVE CHOCOLATE! It is a chocolate berry ice cream and I fit it into my diet whenever I feel I need something sweet! Recipe: -...
Improve Your Nutrition in Four Simple Steps
Posted on 05 June 2015
Hi Everyone! I often get asked where one should start when entering the journey to improve their nutrition… Whether you need a complete diet overhaul or just minor adjustments, you can positively affect your health with just a few simple changes to your eating habits. Watch your total daily calories:...
How Online Training changed my life…
Posted on 03 June 2015
First of all I would like to say HELLO to all of you! Many of you won’t be familiar with exactly what “Online Training” actually is, so I wanted to share my story. I have always been into fitness since I was young as I was a squash player growing...
Introducing Lucie Colt: Fitness Guru and Sponsored Athlete For Tikiboo
Posted on 11 May 2015
Tikiboo are proud to announce our new sponsored athlete and fitness guru Lucie Colt. Lucie will be sharing her fitness and diet related tips as she trains for her next bikini competition and we are really excited about having her on our team. Bio With industry expertise and holding certifications...
Health Tip Of The Day: Drink More Water
Posted on 22 February 2015
We are always hearing that we all need to drink more water. Health experts recommend that we drink around 8 glasses a day to keep our bodies hydrated and running to their optimum levels.Just what exactly does this water do for us and how does it benefit our daily lives?...
Slow Cooked Primal Lasagne
Posted on 21 February 2015
I decided to try my own version of a recipe I saw a while back thats a cross between a lasagne and a primal shepherds pie. Instead of pasta sheets I used sweet potato and instead of the white lasagne sauce I used blended eggs and made this delicious paleo...
Pancake Day Protein Pancakes Recipe
Posted on 17 February 2015
Today is Pancake Day (also known as Shrove Tuesday), the day before lent kicks in and we get to deprive ourselves of the things we love just to prove that we can...or is that just me? Personally, this year I am going to give up sugar. I'm talking the white...
Paleo Snacks - Egg Muffins
Posted on 15 February 2015
Being from a CrossFit background, I try my best to follow the Paleo style of eating (and when I say try, I mean I am human and do not like restricting myself from the finer things in life!). As much as I try to live on a natural diet, I...
Glutetastic Valentine's Buns on Fire Saturday Workout
Posted on 14 February 2015
Good day to you my little fitties! After a night at CrossFit last night playing dodge ball for a warm up us ladies decided that our ideal bum was 2 dodge balls wedged down our funky leggings. This has since led to us frantically researching the best glute exercises to...
Workout Of The Day
Posted on 13 February 2015
Today's morning wake up workout:10 burpees10 star jumps10 press ups10 squats10 sit ups5 rounds.
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