The Gut has got to be one of the most fascinating parts of our body. It’s an amazing machine that works without us even thinking about it; however the same thing that makes it amazing is also the biggest reason we don’t always treat it with the care and respect it deserves. The gut processes [...]
Yoga has many benefits and with many different types of yoga from Astanga to Hatha to Bikram there is bound to be one that is suitable for most people. The more obvious physical benefits of yoga are increased flexibility, increased range of motion and muscle tone. The greatest benefits however are those you can not [...]
Most have heard of antioxidants however not many people have heard of phytonutrients. Phytonutrients haven’t received the media attention that antioxidants have however they play an incredible role in our health and most importantly in the prevention of diseases. What are Phytonutrients? They’re bioactive compounds found in fruits and vegetables What’s the big deal? The [...]
Do you stick to your health & fitness goals all week only to completely fall off the wagon at the weekend? The weekend for some reason has become a reason/ excuse to lose focus of our goals. Worse yet is we see getting off track as a treat that we deserve. How to over come [...]
The human body is beyond amazing. So much happens that we do not see; unfortunately because of this we do not always treat it with the respect it deserves. We take for granted that our liver will detox all the chemical substances we consume; we take for granted our heart will pump even when we [...]
The obvious risks of too much alcohol are obvious and well known by most people even if they choose to ignore them; a few of these you’ll find in the article: 7 Reasons to Give Up Alcohol. There is however a not so obvious yet extremely important reason to cut back or even cut [...]
This question often comes up when people are trying to lose weight and get in shape. How long will it take? How long will I have to keep up with all the nutrition, sleep and exercise programs, not to mention the continued deprivation from sugar, alcohol, processed foods? The truth is there isn’t a simple [...]
Often when someone decides to lose weight the first thing they think of is running. They go out buy new trainers, get the outfit, plan the route and then hit the road, only to dread every second of it as their lungs burn, their muscles ache and they feel mentally tortured. If that sounds like [...]
Will power is a crazy thing, it seems that some people have it and some people don’t. We all know that person who one day woke up decided to quit smoking and that was it, they did it. Then there are those that keep trying and keep failing. If you’ve been trying to lose weight [...]
The best motivation is simply RESULTS. Agh did you think it was something else? The truth is if you’re embarking on a new fitness or eating plan you’ll probably find that you are super motivated on the day you decide to start, you might even feel motivated the next day however for many people by [...]
The human body really is an amazing thing. It’s quite astonishing when you think of how much your body does without you telling it to: breathe, digest food, detoxify, the list is endless. There is a lot that we are not in control of, however there is also a lot that we are in control [...]
Do you try to lose weight; give up drinking for some time; or stick to a healthy eating program, only to give in to friends who encourage you to join them in eating unhealthy foods and drinking? More often then not if the people you spend time with do not support your goals then [...]
Set, Rep, Superset…what? For some of you, you may know exactly what this means for others it might as well be another language. If it sounds like another language then listen up, you’re about to find out what all this lingo means. For the optimal results with your training program it’s crucial that you follow [...]
1. Drink Water – The human body is made up of roughly 60-70% of water. The benefits of water include increased metabolism, detoxification, nutrient absorption, improved concentration, younger looking skin and improved digestion. 2. Drink Green Tea – Green tea is known to be high in antioxidants, metabolism boosting, speeds up fat oxidation, improves immune [...]
Yes and No. If you train at high intensities for long periods of time (4-6 hours) then YES. This would be marathon runners, ultra runners, triathaletes, etc. This article however is for the average person that trains regularly to stay fit and healthy not for an extreme sport. If you’re not involved in extreme sports [...]
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