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6 Key Exercises to Improve Your Running

For running, your cardio ability is not the only thing you need. More than just muscles to protect against the impact of the pounding on the pavement on your joints - it’s about building the strength, stability and agility behind each stride. It’s making sure your joints are balanced and aligned so everything fits into place. Here are 6 exercises to train the right muscles, so that you can run ...

Exercise for Two: Training your baby while pregnant

Exercise while pregnant? We get it. Making sure you’re doing the right thing for your baby is your utmost priority at this special time. Every decision seems to carry the weight of your baby’s future and in those moments, all you want is to do what’s best for them. What if we told you that by actually looking after yourself - by moving, training, and keeping your body strong - you’re not only m...

Private Cold Plunge

At Attika, we bring you the ultimate cold plunge experience, designed to boost both body and mind. Cold exposure has been widely studied in neuroscience, showing many benefits.

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 Protein recommendations are often buried beneath outdated recommendations with a sprinkle of diet culture, and a lot of marketing noise.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...

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