#70 - Can Sleep Affect Weight Loss? Making Exercise Not Seem Like A Chore. Are Rest Days Essential & more!

4:36 What happens when you're sick—should you continue exercising or rest?  6:52 Are there any supplements recommended for boosting recovery or immunity?  8:36 What are your top 3 resistance band exercises for toning the bum, tummy, and love handles?  9:45 Is there a search function on demand? 10:19 Is it okay to exercise just one side when you have an injury?  12:20 Can resistance bands replace weights for a strength workout while on holiday?  12:58 Are there benefits to fasting, and how does it affect fitness and weight loss?  15:29 Can poor sleep cause weight loss plateaus or even weight gain?  20:50 What ratio of cardio to strength workouts should you aim for each week?  25:49 How can you prevent exercise from feeling like a chore?  28:56 How do you adjust workouts to prevent knee pain or stiffness due to age or arthritis?  31:05 Am I too old to do Lorna’s classes? 33:10  How can I create an effective fitness routine that fits round long working hours and mentally exhausting days without feeling burnt out or feeling overwhelmed  34:55 I’m used to having 1 meal per day (usually dinner) with a snack mid afternoon. I intermittent fast, is this ok? 35:40 Can mental health challenges impact exercise motivation, and how do you maintain consistency?  38:38 What’s the best way to train for a 5K run, and what fitness classes support running?  40:05 How do you perfect your push-up technique?  40:36 What size weights should beginners use, and how do you progress over time?  41:37 How soon are the live classes, are they uploaded onto on demand? 42:30 How often should you take rest days, especially when mixing running with strength training?  46:55 Is breakfast important, or can it be delayed until later in the day?  48:02 What are some creative ways to increase water intake beyond just drinking plain water?  49:07 How can diet and exercise be tailored to manage menopausal symptoms like bloating and fatigue?  53:11  What can I do to get motivation to get moving more? 54:01 How can swimmers create an effective fitness routine that balances cardio and strength workouts?  54:50 What steps can you take to prevent or manage sciatica triggered by certain exercises?  56:28 Are weights more beneficial than resistance bands, and how do space and family considerations affect equipment choices?  If you're needing to reboot your health and fitness, head to www.lornamariefitness.co.uk/get-started and let's see how we can help you!