Many basic exercise movement patterns are simply exercise classifications, which due to popularity have formed the foundations of exercise selection. For decades gym-based training has revolved around the concept of training muscle groups in isolation. However, overtime we have come to an understanding that it’s important to utilize exercises that are more functional and akin to …
You’ve probably heard it before…”You are what you eat”— and it’s true … but what’s also true is: “You are how you move”. In other words your feeding and movement impact on your physical appearance. Not only do we need to eat right and exercise, we need to add more non-exercise activity time to our …
The short answer is yes; and here’s why. Exercise training is an adaptive process. This is because the body adapts to the stress of exercise with increased fitness. If you are eating the same types and amount of food, and exercising at the same intensity there comes a point where you’ll notice a gradual decrease …
A gene involved with obesity known as the Fat Mass and Obesity-Associated (FTO) gene and nicknamed the “FATSO” gene, has been discovered to make us pack on fat when it shows up in our bodies. 1 in 6 adults carry the gene variant and those who carry this gene weigh on average 7 pounds (over 3kg) …
Too often we try to bury our challenges or stress with food. In reality, this is just self sabotage which does nothing to better the circumstances. It only leads to regret, guilt, self loathe and weight gain. Food does not heal our pain our, our misery, our grief, our broken-heart, our anguish or our affliction. Always …
Weekends are wicked when it comes to weight loss. Its tough for the best of us … you are not alone. You find that all is great with your meals and exercise throughout the week and in just two days of the weekend you’ve destroyed the hard work of the entire week! This unprogressive pattern …
When we are on a healthy living regimen, we often cut back on certain foods or eliminate them completely in order to reach our goals. Whatever route you chose to follow to get to your goal please stick with it! Its very common to see people who are almost at the finish line start to …
Walking is an easy way to get rid of a few pounds. It is a beneficial and fundamental movement of humans. Research indicates that in addition to being a good low impact exercise, you can add seven years to your lifespan by walking 20 to 25 minutes daily. However, a casual walk around the block will …
Strengthening your core is more than just for achieving six-pack abs. By developing stronger core muscles, you’ll be less likely to injure or strain your back muscles. Developing strong abdominal muscles may actually help prevent back pain by making you less prone to back injuries and teaching you proper spinal alignment. Our abs are the …
Did you know that up to 95 percent of the hormone called serotonin, which regulates happiness, is found in your gut? Some studies have shown that gut serotonin is a regulator of obesity and metabolism while other studies have shown that stress can increase our need for more serotonin, which often manifest itself as cravings for …