Fitness Trends 2022 - Mini Workouts
Will mini-workouts be one of the biggest fitness trends in 2022? For years, some fitness experts have told us that three 10-minute workouts have the same health benefits as one 30-minute workout. That's good news considering we're all busy and constantly juggling multiple to-do's.
How to kick Monday's ass!
It’s Sunday night and the fear of the impending Monday doom and gloom is slowly taking hold. Thankfully, not all Monday’s are inherently bad. Here’s what to can do right now to make sure you kick Monday’s ass and set yourself up for great week.
Expectations vs reality - The hard truth about your fitness goals
It’s so important when setting fitness goals to be realistic about what’s achievable for your body type and level and commitment, but how to do you manage your expectations when everything you see and hear encourages extreme measures and unrealistic results? Here’s what you need to know!
How to boost your immune system against the Coronavirus
Your best defence against the dreaded Coronavirus is a strong and healthy immune system. Here are some great tips to give yours a fighting chance!
Can you Drink Alcohol Without Gaining Weight?
Alcohol is an integral part of our society and I am frequently asked about it. "Is one glass of wine/beer once a day/week/month ok?" Naturally, that really depends on your lifestyle and your fitness goals. Are you a social drinker trying to lose a little weight? Are you training for the Iron Man Triathlon? Or are you somewhere in between?
Exercises for a Slimmer waist and Stronger Gut Microbiome
While many of us exercise to slim down our waistlines, we may not realize just how beneficial this is for our gut microbiomes. Following exciting new research studies, many people have started to turn their attention away from their waist circumference and are focusing on their gut health instead. Here’s what you need to know!
Intuitive Eating: The Pros and Cons
Have you heard about intuitive eating? While intuition is a timeless concept applicable to all areas of life, two dietitians coined the term "intuitive eating" in the 1990s. They developed a framework to provide a new approach to eating that would help people find freedom from restrictive diet culture.
A beginners guide to weight training and muscle gain.
Whether your goal is to carve out Brad Pitt's six-pack in fight club or to build an Arnold Schwarzenegger terminator physique, you're going to have to include some weight training into your exercise routine.
Not sure where to start? Let us help!
How to lose the last 10 pounds of stubborn body fat
You've been eating clean, training hard and until recently were on course to reach your final weight loss goals, only to have it all come to a frustrating standstill. Sound familiar!? Fortunately, you aren’t alone, and more often than not it’s a simple fix in the details.
Morning vs evening - which is best for exercise?
When we exercise is very rarely something people consider when beginning any sort of exercise program. People exercise when it is convenient for them and rightly so. However, if you're serious about sustainability and optimized results, it could be worth taking a look at not only how you workout, but also when.
Fall into fitness: 5 Benefits of exercising in Autumn
After months of pool parties, long and fun filled beach days and procrastinating on your exercise routine, summer is finally over and it's time to turn your focus towards getting fit. Here are 5 benefits of getting into a fall fitness routine:
Consistency: The key to Training Success
They say that every new beginning in life is tough – but even if you set your custom-devised workout program off on the right foot, it still doesn’t mean that peak fitness results are guaranteed. To safeguard your training agenda against stagnation or downright nosedives, you should keep your diet, workout, and recovery optimized for sustainable progress.
But how exactly do you tweak your lifestyle for long-term success and maximum performance during every workout session? Brace yourself: the road to training consistency isn’t paved with roses, but you can avoid thorns by adjusting your daily routine based on the guidelines listed below.
Postpartum Exercise - Tips to get you going
After months of your body stretching, growing, and shifting to make room for that sweet little bundle of joy in your tummy, the big day has come! You’re excited to get back home and start your life with your newest member of the family, and anxious to get your pre-pregnancy body back. Here’s how to get started.
How to maximize your workouts
Tired of busting a gut at the gym only to see your waistline swell and your muscle mass decrease!? Despite your best efforts, it’s possible that you’re not getting the most out of your workouts.
Beat The Heat | How to stay fit in summer
Keep in shape this summer without breaking a sweat with our top tips on how to optimise your workout and diet plan to keep you fit and healthy all summer long.
6 tips to keep you motivated to exercise
Motivation is most important when beginning any sort of exercise program. It will allow you to ease into the rhythm of your new routine and your desire to train will be greater, yielding more impressive results.