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and why it matters when it comes to your workouts! Your body type is incredibly important, especially when it comes to looking great and feeling confident when you step out for a night out with the girls or a romantic night with your significant other. An outfit that looks great on a lean model will definitely look different on someone with a pear-shaped body.But before...

Last time we spoke, we were trying to get your sleep, in order. But what to do when we wake up? Well. picture this: You open your eyes as the sunrise pours into your window. Without a moment’s delay, you get out of bed and stretch. It’s an exciting day ahead and you can’t wait to get started. I used to think that waking up...

Before we begin, let me just get one thing clear - the truth is there are no shortcuts to a lean body. It takes time, dedication, consistent training and good nutrition. Once you learn how to fuel and move your body properly, you will never need to follow a low-calorie diet again.  After working with thousands of clients, we know that success only happens when...

Step 1 - Create a calorie deficit To lose weight you need to create a calorie deficit. This is done by eating fewer calories than your body needs to maintain weight. A combination of a healthy diet and exercise program is vital to maximize your weight loss. This will give you far faster results than diet or exercise alone.  A quick and fairly accurate way...

You don’t need us to tell you that women these days are busier than ever before in history! Despite this, you know that regular exercise is an important part of a healthy life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to do--especially when you have a busy schedule. All the workplace stress, sleepless nights, and long days at work can take a real toll on...

Yawning your way through your workday? Wondering to yourself, “why can’t I sleep?” Ready to supercharge your sleep? According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 30% of us here in India sleep fewer than 6 hours a night. For the record, sleep experts say we should aim for somewhere between 7 and 9 hours. Welcome to our insomnia-crazed culture.Short-changing ourselves on...

It’s frustrating isn’t it? You’ve tried practically every type of diet you’ve ever heard of and yet still that stubborn fat that sits around your waist, thighs and butt just doesn’t seem to shift. In your quest to go from flab to fab you’ve ‘been there, done that and bought the T-shirt’ on every diet from high carb-low protein to low carb high protein and...

Sleep has been called the new “status symbol” for good reason – it’s critically important to your health. And for many Indians, sleep is in short supply. Whether by choice or chance, many of us don’t get nearly enough shuteye, and we try to push through during the day despite feeling exhausted. As many as 35 percent of us use smartwatches and smartphones to...

In business there is a famous quote by Peter Drucker, “What gets measured gets managed”. Here at Boxfit we have our own take on that quote...  “What gets measured gets improved.” This week, we want to convince you that the MOST important thing you can do for your health and fitness involves a pencil and paper…Write everything down!If you’re serious about making changes to your...

  Today I want to talk about superfoods and if you want your diet packed with nutrients that are going to benefit your body for the long term then read on!  These can be built into any eating plan you're on! My Top Superfoods. Try These 5 For A New You!   Broccoli2.  Dark Leafy Greens (such as spinach, collard greens, kale, purslane)3.  Tomatoes4.  Avocado5. ...

  Whenever the subject turns to eating, it generally doesn’t take too long before a client asks one of the BoxFit Coaches what foods go on their food shopping lists. So we have decided to put together four separate “top 10” lists of healthy foods that can help you burn fat and build muscle. We have not included exact quantities or recipes, just the individual...

  5 Fitness Tips To Get You Started To achieve a lean and toned body you need to include some form of resistance training into your fitness program. Don't be afraid to start using dumbbells or resistance bands, you are not going to become big and bulky.  Perform some form of cardiovascular exercise.Cardio helps strengthen your heart and lungs. Doing cardiovascular exercise helps to increase the...

  Is that possible? I mean, is it REALLY possible that you could drop 2kg in a week without making a single change to how you currently eat or radically changing your exercise program? Most personal trainers and fat loss experts will tell you ‘no’. In fact, they’ll probably go further than that by claiming that such a feat is pretty much impossible as losing...

  Is breakfast your favorite meal of the day? If you’re getting tired of your normal breakfast options or need some healthy inspiration, this is the perfect time to do a reset and form a new morning routine. And whether or not you’re a morning person, here at BOXFIT we want to make sure you start your day the way you mean to go on. ...

What should I eat after I workout? It’s a question we get asked a lot here at BoxFit.You need to eat after a workout. Eating after a workout is all about replacing the calories you used up. Firstly, it's important to replenish the energy that has been depleted during your exercise. Second, eating protein after a workout is a must for speedy muscle recovery,...

What should I eat before I workout? It’s a question we get asked a lot here at BoxFit. Figuring out what to eat before your workout can be such a struggle. When it comes to a pre-workout snack, what you choose to eat is important. If you're wanting to get the most out of your BoxFit session, you want to fuel your body first...

Are you on a Detox diet?A lot of people certainly seem to be at this time of year! Just yesterday, one of my clients told me about her detox plans. The first 7 days of the year, she buys a detox kit and follows the instructions to cut out all alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and refined carbohydrates - all while taking some supplements to help...

This is very simple, but highly effective. So simple in fact, that you might decide not to take action. And that would be a mistake 😞 Are you ready ?  Here it is …. ✅ Go to the kitchen. ✅ Get a glass. ✅ Fill it with water. ✅ Drink it down. One simple way to support and facilitate fat loss is to STAY HYDRATED!!💧 It...