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There is no 'Always' or 'Never' in fitness

'Stop doing this' or 'Do this every day'. If you spend any time scrolling through fitness content on social media, you’ve likely seen these hooks. Sure, they’re convincing, they’re short, and they stick in your mind. But in reality, fitness doesn’t work in absolutes. There are no true “nevers” or “always.” The only 'always' that exists is that it always depends. This article explains how to kno...

All You Need to Know About Protein: How Much You Really Need, Where to Get It, and Busting the Biggest Myths

Training for performance? Looking to support your long-term health? or just want to understand how to nourish your body better? Protein recommendations are often buried beneath outdated recommendations with a sprinkle of diet culture, and a lot of marketing noise. We’re walking you through what the science actually says about protein and how to apply it in a way that fits your lifestyle.

Believe your way into a healthy lifestyle

One of the most underrated tools in any health journey is the way you speak to yourself. If you constantly repeat negative labels, such as that you're lazy or unmotivated, then your body and mind will act them out. In this article we explore the power of limiting beliefs and how if you start treating yourself like someone who’s capable of change, you’ll move differently.

Is cortisol making you gain weight?

Cortisol is trending, but is it really making you gain weight? Before it was the glucose goddess, now it’s cortisol. There's always new science that claims a ground-breaking solution to fix our health. So, how much should we trust it? We look into the facts.

It's summer in Barcelona… But are you getting enough Vitamin D?

Many people, even in sunny climates like Barcelona, are still deficient or not reaching optimal levels of vitamin D. We've put together this article for our fellow Barcelona friends and sun seekers to explain how vitamin D deficiency can occur and what you can do to help it.

Train your toes!

According to the WHO, falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide. Among older adults, over 30% fall each year, and that number only increases with age. A weakened toe grip, especially from the big toe, is directly linked to poor balance and an increased risk of falling. This article explains the role of the big toe and how you can hugely reduce these risks, easily.

Should Women Fast? Let’s Talk About It.

One minute fasting was the next best thing, the next we’re told women should never! With so many conflicting arguments and a general lack of research in women's health, we understand why we get so many questions about it from our clients at ATTIKA! Whilst Dr. Mindy Pelz has positively impacted many women with her fasting guidance, Dr. Stacy Sims has recently made headlines with her scientific s...

5 Common Push-up Errors (and how to fix them)

Push-ups are a standard exercise you can do anywhere. Everyone has tried a push-up once in their life. However, most people don’t know how to do them well. When done right, push-ups are a powerful full-body movement that builds core strength, upper body control, and postural awareness. Done wrong, they can lead to shoulder pain, back strain, and minimal progress. Here are 5 common push-up mista...

Finding Balance: A Moving Target, Not a Final Destination

Life's constant mission - finding that sweet spot between the healthy and the enjoyable. Teo dives into how she approaches balance. A strong foundation, presence, gratitude and more. Read on for tips on how to find your own sense of balance.

3 common squat mistakes (and how to fix them)

Struggling with your squats? As a fundamental move to get right we're sharing with you the 3 most common squat mistakes we see. Learn exactly how to fix the errors that are holding you back with mobility tips, strength moves, and simple cues that actually work. Better movement: better and safer gains.

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