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Out of breath in weightlifting doesn´t make it cardio

“My heart rate goes really high when I lift weights… doesn’t that count as cardio?” It´s true, strength provides us with a lot of cardiovascular benefits such as training our heart, lungs and insulin sensitivity. As much as we vouch for strength training, it does not replace cardio. Here´s why cardio is still necessary in your routine and how to go about it.

Consistency is the opposite to perfection

The weeks we do less do not mean failure. It means we are human. In this blog, Teo addresses the ´all-or-nothing´ mindset. Through diving deeper into clients´ health journeys, she comes to realise that real health does not live in perfection. In fact, consistency is the exact opposite. Consistency means we keep going even when its not perfect. And that´s the point. Read on to see how this affec...

How we program for your goals

While every program we create is individual, the training principles behind good programming are backed by years of scientific research. At ATTIKA, we build each program with intention. Because if you want long-term results, your training needs structure, progression, and recovery. There is a reason behind the order of exercises, the rep ranges, the rest periods, the tempo, and even why some th...

The driver´s seat of our mental and physical health

Your nervous system is at the centre of it all. Your energy, mood, focus, ability to train, and ability to rest. Both the body and the mind constantly speak to each other, helping one another… Or exhausting each other. Here are some small habits you can do through your body and mind that help bring your nervous system to a healthier balance.

How to keep showing up when motivation drops

Don´t worry, it happens to the best of us. The people who make progress aren’t the ones who stay motivated forever. They’re the ones who learn how to adjust without disappearing. So here are some tips we have used with both ourselves and our clients to keep showing up when motivation doesn´t.

The ATTIKA way

These are not our rules. They are guidance. To come back to when you start to lose your way. This is how we do things at ATTIKA. A healthy approach to health... that lasts.

Handling the frustrations of perimenopause

Perimenopause is the transition phase before menopause. It can start in your late 30s or 40s and last several years. For a long time, perimenopause has been spoken about in whispers. Something confusing, frustrating, to “just get through.” But the truth is… we need to understand it better. And when you do, the frustrations become a little lighter. Here´s some insight into what's happening in yo...

I didn´t need more discipline - I needed a different approach

When Teo first started her fitness journey, she felt a lot of confusion, pressure and feeling like she didn´t fit into spaces that were apparently there to “help”. For a long time, she believed the answer was just that she needed more discipline. ATTIKA exists due to her discovery of the balanced approach. This article explains what that looks like and how to approach your journey if you, too,...

The Amazing Benefits of Strength Training You Didn’t Know About

When most people think about strength training, they think about muscle. And with that muscle being able to lift more I.e get stronger. But what if that was just a part of it? Strength training is not just about how your body looks or even how much you lift. It has profound effects on how your body functions, how your mind feels, and how your future unfolds. In this article, we explore the many...

Toned vs. Building Muscle: Let’s Clear This Up Once and For All

Want to look toned but not build muscle? An interesting request we have heard repeatedly. Here we break down exactly what ´toning´ is and how to achieve the desired look...

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