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Nutrition & Hydration on the Golf Course
How often do we get to the 18th hole, or even the 16th, feeling that we have no energy left, struggling to concentrate, and finding that we are not hitting our shots as far as we were earlier on? Nutrition on the golf course is something that is often overlooked. For some people, golf is a precursor to lunch, which means we spend a lot of time on the course without our bodies properly fuelled. Golf is a sport. If you were going to run a marathon, you would not think, I will r
Ann de Jongh
6 days ago


Nourish Your Mood This Season
As the days shorten and the light fades earlier, many people notice their energy and mood start to shift. It is easy to find ourselves reaching for comfort food. Those warm, heavy meals and sweet treats that seem to make the darker evenings a little easier. There is nothing wrong with comfort, but the problem comes when it becomes our default. Shorter days and less sunlight can lower serotonin, the hormone that helps lift mood. Quick fix foods like biscuits, pastries and ref
Ann de Jongh
6 days ago


Golf Goals, Purpose and Finding the Joy in Practice
A couple of years ago, I decided to get “serious” about my golf. I wanted a bit of purpose behind my gym training, and not running...
Ann de Jongh
Oct 5


Yoga for the Changing Seasons
October marks a shift in pace. The light fades earlier, mornings feel cooler, and the long days of summer give way to a steadier rhythm....
Ann de Jongh
Sep 30


Back in Swing: Why Fitness Matters for Your Golf Game
September brings a change of pace for golfers in the Algarve. After the quieter months of July and August, when many play less or are...
Ann de Jongh
Aug 29


Strong as we age
August always feels like a bit of a marker for me , not just because it’s the height of summer, but because it’s my birthday month. I’ll...
Ann de Jongh
Aug 2


Why Water Alone Is Not Always Enough
Many of us walk around mildly dehydrated all year, and this often worsens in the summer. By the time we feel thirsty, we are usually...
Ann de Jongh
Jun 29


Bikini Ready - or Being Ready for Life
Summer is nearly here and with it comes the inevitable rush of headlines about becoming "bikini or beachwear ready." Can we just stop for...
Ann de Jongh
May 27


Why Protein is so Important
A conversation I have been having a lot recently is about protein — what it is and why it is so essential.
Ann de Jongh
Apr 26


Mindful May Mornings
How we start our day can truly shape how the rest of it unfolds. Taking time to savour your first cup of coffee sets a calmer tone,...
Ann de Jongh
Apr 26


The Power of Recovery
Recently, I’ve had a few friends mention how they’re feeling rundown, tired, and starting to lose the motivation they had at the...
Ann de Jongh
Feb 28


Fit2LoveLife Membership
What It Is, How It Works & Why It’s Different If you’ve ever started the year thinking, "Right, this year I’m going to drink more water,...
Ann de Jongh
Jan 31


Love your Heart this February
February is a month that often has us thinking about matters of the heart. While flowers and chocolates might come to mind, it’s also the...
Ann de Jongh
Jan 26


Why I Created the Fit2LoveLife Membership Program
Over the years, I’ve seen so many people struggle to prioritise their health and wellbeing. Life gets busy, energy gets stretched, and...
Ann de Jongh
Jan 26


ReIntroducing Myself - What do I do ?
I thought it might be a good time to reintroduce myself, as it seems many people aren't entirely sure what I do! Am I a yoga teacher? A...
Ann de Jongh
Dec 28, 2024


Training for the Fishing World Championships
November 16th is the start of the World Championships in Shore Angling for Ladies, which this year takes place in Spain , and Natasha...
Ann de Jongh
Oct 26, 2024


Walk your way to a healthier you.
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, prioritising our health can feel like a daunting task to fit it in. . However, the path to a...
Ann de Jongh
Oct 6, 2024


Training for Life not Asthetics
For most people when we are younger we train for asthetics , wanting to change the way we look , whether that it is to be leaner, more...
Ann de Jongh
Sep 1, 2024


Update on my journey to 5.5
and why changing your golf swing is a lot like losing weight I had set myself the target of trying to get to a handicap of 5.5 by 55,...
Ann de Jongh
Jul 31, 2024


Acceptance - for Happier Healthier Life
"Acceptance is not a weekness, it is a strength that allows us to grow and evolve" - Tony Robbins This is something that is often spoken...
Ann de Jongh
Jun 30, 2024
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