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The one magic phrase that removes any guilt

We can often be very hard on ourselves as we try to fit so much into our days. We can often be very hard on ourselves as we try to fit so much into our days. Sometimes, when our best intention to exercise just doesn’t happen that inner voice can be critical. Here’s a…

Scrambled Eggs and Sautéed Spinach on Toast

Serves 2 Ingredients: • 4 large eggs • 4 cups baby spinach • Salt and pepper to season • 1 tsp olive oil • Crushed red chilli flakes • 3-4 tbsp grated Parmesan • 2 slices multigrain toast Method: • Whisk 4 large eggs in a medium bowl, season with salt and pepper, set aside.…

The 3 biggest myths about core strength

As you can imagine, discussions about the core are common at Flex Body. We’ve realised that there are many myths circulating, so we thought we’d burst the 3 most common ones we hear. Myth 1: The core and the abdominals are the same thing What we commonly refer to as ‘the core’ is comprised…

The one back exercise you can’t miss

Many of us spend way too many hours in front of computer screens or on phones. Many of us spend way too many hours in front of computer screens or on phones. So we asked Kara what her favourite exercise is – which just happens to be a fabulous antidote to tightness and pain…

Moroccan Chickpea Salad

Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 tbsp. garlic infused olive oil • 2 tsp. cumin • 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed • ½ cup orange juice • 1/3 cup currants or cranberries • 2 carrots, coarsely grated • 200g cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered • 1/3 spring onion, sliced thinly • 2-3 cups baby spinach…

Choc-Orange Protein Balls

Serves 12 balls Ingredients: • 2 cups raw cashew nuts, finely blended (like flour) • 8 dried dates, pitted • 2/3 cup desiccated coconut • 1/3 cup cacao powder • ¼ cup maple syrup • 1 tsp vanilla • Zest of 1 orange Method: • Place baking paper on a medium sized baking tray. •…

Are You Healthy The Size You’re At?

How you look in your favourite jeans or dress does not indicate whether your body (and mind) is healthy. It merely indicates that you are happy with your appearance in relation to the cultural norm. Good health is about so much more than how you look but so often a person’s lead reason to change…

Banana Bread Slice

Serves 12 bars or pieces of slice Ingredients • 2 cups rolled oats • 2 tsp baking powder • 1 cup pepitas • 3 ripe bananas • 4 tbsp chia seeds • ¼ cup milk • 1 egg • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 tsp cinnamon • 4-5 tbsp maple syrup • 2…

Daily De-Stress with Laura

As life starts to get busy again with return to work and school, we wanted to share with you three techniques you can easily fit into each day to reduce stress levels. Don’t wait until stress levels are high to take action. Including small changes into your day can prevent those big cortisol spikes…

Tuna Nicoise Salad

Serves 4 Ingredients • 4 eggs, soft boiled • 650g small chat potatoes, halved, skin on. • 400g green beans, trimmed • 250g grape tomatoes, halved • ¾ cup black olives • 2 baby cos hearts, leaves washed, separated and shredded • 1 medium cucumber, finely sliced 425g can tuna (I prefer Sirena), •…