DMC Fitness Blog

What is CBD?

November 30, 2020 October 22, 2021

I am excited to announce that we will be working with Vitality CBD as an affiliate. The company created a range called Vitality Sport and

Art of Functional Movement

March 20, 2020 December 8, 2021

It’s the 10th of October 2018, and I’m sitting on my balcony in our apartment in Turkey. It’s mid day and I’ve just finished my

Apollo Neuro Hands-On Review

January 7, 2022 January 11, 2022

The Apollo Neuro is a wearable that works a bit differently from your usual Fitbit’s and other smartwatch gadgets. It doesn’t track your steps, check

A Study On The Effects Of Exercise on Anxiety

January 6, 2022 January 14, 2022

I’ve been doing a bit of internet searching and came across an interesting study. The research paper “Effects of exercise on symptoms of anxiety in

Train Along With DMC Fitness in 2022

December 9, 2021 January 5, 2022

It’s the beginning of a New Year. We’ve all had a few weeks off, enjoying family, friends, and eats. Perhaps you’ve been a bit more

Bulk Meal Preparation

November 1, 2021 November 9, 2021

One of the main challenges people face when becoming fitter and healthier is managing their meals. I know this was a stumbling block for me

5 Things To Know Before Starting Your Fitness Journey

October 7, 2021 October 20, 2021

Year in year out, one thing that we can depend on is that people will flood commercial gyms with the best of intentions, only to

How To Overcome Muscle Soreness

September 25, 2021 September 29, 2021

One of the most off-putting things, when first starting out on your fitness journey is muscle soreness, or the dreaded DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness).

Does Exercise Build a Better Brain?

September 8, 2021 December 8, 2021

It’s no secret that exercising regularly, and consistently has fantastic benefits for your physical health. It also keeps us looking good. What about your thinking?

That Time We Were On TV

September 6, 2021 December 8, 2021

You might have missed it, but on the August 26th edition of STV’s Scotland Tonight, we participated in a piece about obesity in Scotland. It

Tackle Depression In Children With Exercise

August 27, 2021 December 8, 2021

I imagine if you’re reading this you’re a proud parent like me. Being a dad to two boys is the most challenging and rewarding job

Davie’s Weekly Review 17/07/21

July 15, 2021 January 4, 2022

It’s the middle of July and it seems like the year has been flying in. I’ve just finished self-isolating due to meeting a friend from

Davie’s Weekly Update 9/7/21

July 8, 2021 January 4, 2022

Hey, how’s it going. After last week I’ve decided to give up trying to promote going out and enjoying the sun after the heavens opened

How Not To Get Heart Disease

July 2, 2021 July 6, 2021

I’ve been doing a bit of learning or Continued Professional Development and was grabbed by this podcast episode featuring this really interesting guy, Dr. Mohammed

What Ultra Processed Food Does To Your Body

June 9, 2021 July 6, 2021

I was doing a bit of Youtube research recently and came across this experiment by Dr Chris van Tulleken. In it he embarked on an

Why Mini Breaks Are Important

June 3, 2021 December 8, 2021

If you’re working behind a desk all day you’ll likely recognise the physical and mental fatigue that sets in at the end of a long

Men’s Health Week 2021

May 24, 2021 July 6, 2021

It’s international Men’s Health week (14-21 June). This week is all about creating awareness and promoting positive health in men. Nearly 50% of our clients

Exercise and COVID-19 Resistance

April 23, 2021 December 8, 2021

I’ve been doing a bit of research on COVID-19 and the role exercise plays in the battle. Personally, I believe that regular exercise can help

Childhood Trauma and Addiction

February 26, 2021 December 8, 2021

A topic that interests me as an adult is the effects that personal trauma has on individuals. Now I know this doesn’t make for very

My Favourite Podcast

February 1, 2021 December 8, 2021

When you listen to as many podcasts as I do, being able to say that you have a no 1 favourite podcast is quite a

Your Circle of Influence

January 29, 2021 December 22, 2021

Right now there’s a lot that’s outwith our control. Although this should be concerning to us, it’s not particularly helpful to waste energy worrying about

Can CBD boost your fitness regime?

January 20, 2021 July 6, 2021

CBD is growing in popularity across the UK, and is often being used as an aid to general welfare. According to Vitality CBD, there are

Stretching: An In Depth Look

January 5, 2021 December 8, 2021

Stretching is a component of physical fitness that is largely neglected by many. Although its importance can’t be overstated enough as it is one of