Participation in sport has many benefits and so it was refreshing to read a study from the Netherlands that had analysed a large volume of data to establish what relationship exists between levels of physical activity and sick leave....
There are a number of factors that contribute to muscle cramps and spasms, the main ones being: Poor flexibility and tight muscles Muscle fatigue and overuse Dehydration Electrolyte and mineral depletion A number of other factors include working or...
An American Council on Exercise (ACE) Survey of more than 3,000 of its personal trainers found that the 10 most common workout mistakes are: Not stretching enough Lifting more weight than you can handle. Not warming up before aerobic...
Why is pilates so popular these days? Pilates incredible popularity can be traced to the fact that it provides benefits that you simply can’t get through traditional aerobics / strength training format. Here are six benefits of introducing pilates...
Winter officially started this month, are you ready…ready to turn up the heat? It is hard enough to keep fit in the summer months, so with the days getting shorter, the evenings colder & the nights wetter, how are...
If you’re following a healthy nutrition plan, do you really need to use supplements? A healthy nutrition plan is fundamental to your good health and fitness, but I strongly believe that a sensible supplement program can greatly assist in...
When it comes to strength training, most of us stick to the usual free weights and machines or, if we’re feeling adventurous, we may venture over to the cable or free motion machines at the gym. What you don’t...
What’s the secret to building muscle and getting that toned body you desire? This is a question that I am asked by clients when they first come to see me. So this month I’m outlining the key principles that...
This is one of my favourite smoothies and is great for a morning or afternoon snack (9.30am and 3.30pm for me). Ingredients 1 cup of skim milk 1 cup of frozen mango 1 tbspn of flaxseed oil 2 scoops of Next Generation Hydro Iso Vanilla...
Are you considering juicing or making healthy smoothies part of your diet? If so, this article is for you, because today I’m going to examine what makes more sense: using your blender to create green smoothies or using a...
5 Foods That Could Be Sabotaging Your Sleep Spicy and acidic foods. Foods like chili, pizza, tomato sauce and peppers can give you digestive disturbances that won’t let you catch your “zzz’s.” These kinds of foods are also linked...
Don’t feel guilty about eating that chocolate. In moderation, it can be very good for you! Stay slim. Yes. Eating a small amount of chocolate on a DAILY basis can be good for your waistline. A study published in...