It’s fantastic to get into the habit of working out or engaging in some form of movement that promotes circulation. However, as creatures of habit we tend to repeat the same movement patterns daily which gets us into a rot. We get to a point where the workout we enjoy suddenly seems to stop doing the …
Our bodies are created to adapt to various conditions including the stress of exercise. In order to change our bodies must be forced to adapt to stress that is above and beyond what it has previously experienced. In other words we need to challenge our bodies so that we can continue to see change and improvements even as …
We are creatures of habit and there’s always a tendency to stick to what we know and stay in our comfort zone. In many circumstances that may be encouraged but when it comes to fitness change is good especially when we are trying to achieve or maintain a healthy body. If sustained result is our …
Yes, most weight fluctuations are normal so don’t be discouraged! Our body weight can fluctuate substantially by up to 3-5lbs in one day and may even be more if you eat carbs or salty food/snacks. If you notice a dramatic increase on the scale, chances are it’s just water weight. To keep yourself from going insane …
It is a fact that you cannot spot reduce any body part. However, you can make most body parts like your butt look firmer and rounder by strengthening the muscles in them. The butt muscles are known as the glutes and are made up of three gluteal muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. …
Having great looking abs takes time, training hard, lots of cardio and a clean diet. To get great abs we have to start in the kitchen by cutting out fried foods, sugars, refined and processed foods, alcohol, and even dairy. That means eating more natural foods such as, vegetables, fruits, protein and drinking lots of …
If you are trying to lose weight you must first of all know that decreasing your calorie input and increasing your calorie output is the only real way to go. A decrease in calorie input means eating less while and an increase in calorie output means moving more ore exercising. It is true that engaging in …
Did you know that fibre is a weight loss booster? It acts as an appetite suppressant, which can make us take in fewer calories. It makes us feel more satiated so that you eat less leading to weight loss. Isn’t that awesome! Fibre refers to carbohydrates that cannot be digested by humans. They are classified as either soluble or …
#Didyouknow that even a modest reduction in the consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods can help reduce overall body fat as well as the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, stroke and coronary artery disease? Reducing the amount of carbohydrates in your diet is one of the best ways to lose fat. It aids in appetite reduction and causes …
High-protein foods are amazing for fat loss! They take more work to digest, metabolise, and use, which means you burn more calories processing them. They also take longer to leave your stomach, so you feel full sooner and for a longer amount of time. The cumulative effect has obvious benefits for anyone who is watching …