Cold and flu season is truly upon us, and keeping our immune system functioning optimally is essential for remaining healthy during the winter months. This is particularly true as we emerge out of lockdowns and into a living-with-COVID world. While the occasional sniffle here and there is quite normal, we should be recovering from this … Read more
So you’re dieting. You cut back on the snacks, the cakes, the treats, the sugar, the soda, the fries, the carbs, the chocolate and the alcohol. All of a sudden you’re feeling pretty deprived. Looking good but feeling crap? But you’ve been going great guns at the gym, and your body is showing some real … Read more
Some years ago, I learned about the 80/20 rule which I sadly didn’t adopt at the time. Back in those years, I was one of those ‘all or nothing’ sort of guys who would train until they faint. The 80/20 rule is regularly used as a guide to safe, progressive strength training, but over time I’ve realised … Read more
Handstands do not come easy to most of us. Which is probably why they look so awesome when done well. If you’re anything like me, you look on enviously when somebody in your CrossFit gym executes a perfect handstand. Its an impressive demonstration of strength, focus, balance, alignment and mobility. And handstands take practice and … Read more
You want to get in shape and lose a couple of kilos. You’ve started counting the calories going in at meal times, but how do you take them off over the course of the day? Torching Calories the easy way Don’t disappear! Burning calories may be easier than you think, as we explain below. This … Read more
We all know that cardio exercise is good for us, but do you understand why? What are the benefits of cardio and how often should you do it? Cardio exercise. Love it or hate it we all know that we should be doing it. But whether you are a keen runner or a chilled-out rower, … Read more
Struggling to shift stomach weight? For most of us, the belly is a common place for fat to be stored, and this can be frustrating to someone who’s trying to ditch excess weight. Are you fed up of trying to lose stomach flab without success? No matter how hard you work or crash diet, perhaps … Read more
Read any self-help book or motivational blog and you soon discover that at the heart of the human condition is a core search for happiness. There appears to be a mythical contentment that we all crave to feel with many of us spending large amounts of money as we chase the promise of feeling happier. … Read more
Don’t burn out from excessive exercise Participating in sport or physical activity should be fun, a chance to improve your skills, develop friendships and increase your fitness. Although, many people push themselves too hard too fast, and do not take adequate rest breaks. This excessive exercise is often a recipe for burn-out. It is important … Read more
Being Active Through The Ages – Regular physical activity is important for women’s health and wellbeing. However, different life stages call for different amounts and types of exercise. Teenage Stage Going through adolescence is an exciting, but often difficult time for many teenage girls. Encouragement to participate in regular physical activity can help in managing … Read more
Prepare, Protect & Prevent and get the most out of being active It’s sometimes hard enough to get motivated for activity, having to battle time constraints, fatigue and weather conditions, let alone having to deal with an injury. To avoid the burden of an injury whilst being active, you need to remember to prepare your … Read more
A Guide to Nutrition, Exercise and Hormones Shedding those extra kilos may seem impossible while dealing with the challenges that motherhood will thrust upon you. While you care for your child remember that taking care of yourself is just as important. With a positive mindset and focus losing your pregnancy weight will be a cinch. … Read more
Naturopath Terese Mitchell-Patterson shines a light on the real reasons you can’t lose weight. Lose weight not hope Many clients are adamant that they cannot lose weight. However, as a practitioner I can honestly say I’ve never had a patient who – once we get down to the nitty-gritty and uncover the reason why they’re … Read more
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