There’s a right way to fuel your fitness
Eating to maximize your workout Starting a fitness routine is not nearly as challenging as sticking to one. One of the simplest ways to make it easier is by paying attention to how you eat before and after exercising. The more energy you have, the more eager you’ll be to start, the longer you’ll stay […]
Running 101: How to get started
Creating and sticking to a running routine isn’t difficult, but it will require some time and patience Perhaps you want to shake up your workout routine, or perhaps you’d like to train for race just so you can say you’ve done it, or maybe you just want an excuse to take advantage of the great […]
Great things happen to your body when you plank every day
Body weight exercises are gaining in popularity and the trend looks unlikely to change – and planks are at the heart of it Planks form part of the body weight trend that are unlikely to go out of fashion, ever. Even people who detest them will do them begrudgingly simply because they are incredibly beneficial […]
Add herbs to your diet and cut back on salt
Herbs and spices have a whole range of health benefits and will kick the flavor profile in your cooking up a notch Sodium, the main component of table salt, is often one of the biggest culprits of high blood pressure and usually the first ingredient taken off the table and out of the kitchen during […]
Choose the right shoe for your workout
When it comes to choosing your footwear for your workout, one size does not fit all and there are several factors you need to consider before making your purchase There has been an amazing uptick in the number of people around the world looking to improve their health by getting more active. Naturally, the athletic […]
Put the power of positive thinking to work
Your healthy and active lifestyle can be boosted with a positive mindset Life can be overwhelming at times, and it’s easy to dwell on what’s going wrong rather than what’s going right. But science has shown that if we are able to adjust our mindset and think positively, we can transform ourselves into positive people […]
Get the whole family exercising
The range of benefits to exercise are well documented, but it can be easy to neglect positively influencing the most important people – your family From being plopped into car seats to being perched in front of the TV, encouraging kids to have a sedentary lifestyle is a slippery slope that easy to go down. […]
Creating a wellness program for your team
Implementing wellness into your company structure can be done with relative ease The importance of developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is currently being stressed around the globe and one of the best things you can do for your team is to develop your company culture to include a wellness program. It is a good […]
Five reasons to include pistachios in your diet
Get snacking on health-boosting goodness! Aside from being really delicious, pistachios – the edible seeds of the pistacia vera tree – are packed with all kinds of health-boosting goodness! Whether you choose to snack on a handful alone or sprinkle some shaved slices over your meals, there are tons of reasons to make sure you […]
CrossFit for All: What you need to know before you get started
Six tips to help you explore CrossFit with a first week’s workout CrossFit is often described as the ultimate way to transform your body into a powerhouse. Curious to find out more? We’ve put together a list of how to get started before you set foot in a box – that’s CrossFit lingo for a […]