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Why you might not be progressing

You’re showing up. You’re training. You’re doing the work. So why does progress feel slower than it should? This article explores something most people overlook: the emotional load your body is carrying. Even if you don’t feel “stressed,” your nervous system might be working overtime behind the scenes. If you’ve ever felt stuck despite your effort, this might explain why. And more importantly, ...

Combatting fear of movement after injury

Your injury may have healed, but your body might still be protecting you. Sometimes we know we are being cautious. Other times we do not even realise we are compensating, leaning more on the other leg after a knee injury, limiting spinal movement after a back flare up, bracing without thinking. This article explores how the body protects itself after injury, often subconsciously, and how slow, ...

Your Health Network in Barcelona

When you live abroad, your health support system matters even more. At ATTIKA, we believe strength training is the anchor. But anchors need a network. Nutrition. Recovery. Therapy. Movement. Community. You do not have to navigate Barcelona’s health world alone. We have done the research. Built the relationships. Tested the services. Here´s our list of Barcelona wellness that we refer to our cli...

Are goals necessary in fitness?

For some, numerical goals are motivating. Lifting a certain weight, training a set number of times per week, or reaching a performance milestone can create focus, structure and a strong sense of achievement. For others, however, those same goals can become heavy. They can turn movement into something to keep up with rather than something to enjoy. We explore how goals don´t have to add pressure...

Why “discipline” is a silly word in fitness

A post by Coach Emily - I think the word 'discipline' is pretty old fashioned that does more harm than good. Not because consistency isn’t valuable, it is. But it negates all the important reasons that may be stopping you from committing to your goals. Rather than negative self-talk, you have to delve deeper into what makes you tick. That's the only way to get true consistency. In this post, I ...

Helping Our Parents, Without Forcing Change

I usually keep these reflections just for our email community. But this one felt bigger. It touches something many of us carry quietly, the desire to help our parents feel better in their bodies, while knowing we can’t force change. So I wanted to share it publicly, in case it meets you where you are right now. Here’s a small story about my mum, a swimming pool, and how real change actu...

How quickly we build and lose muscle, and what that means for Christmas

Stressed about taking time off and not sure what impact that will have on your training? As ever, we encourage Christmas to be spent as what it is - a beautiful pause in the year. Time to rest and reconnect... But does “rest” have to mean “stop completely”? Understanding how your body builds and loses muscle can help take out the guess-work so you can make educated decisions on how you choose ...

Abs or energy?

For years, the fitness industry has sold us a very specific picture of “health” - lean, shredded, and defined. That includes the famous six-pack. But here’s the truth about six-packs that most people don’t talk about: Visible abs are not a sign of health. They are simply a sign of low body fat. When body fat is too low, it can have negative consequences affecting hormonal balance, strength, en...

Yoga Sundays at ATTIKA

You asked, we listened. Every Sunday we are introducing yoga classes for all to enjoy. Explore the two complementary energies that shape our lives: the ‘doing’ and the ‘being’. An energising vinyasa flow with Bianca, to awaken the body, connect with both our Ying and Yang energy, and release any tension from the week.

Why are we still trying to be small?

A blog post by Emily - Personally, I can't imagine the pressure of being an influencer. Especially in this industry. Because audience follows them based on their appearance that they idealise. With that comes HUGE amounts of responsibility. Talking about sensitive topics to mass audiences without training, it's going to be nearly impossible to get right. That being said, I wanted to put a blog ...

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