You’re trying your best to lose weight, but no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to lose belly fat. Worry not; with these six simple diet and exercise tips, you can say bye-bye to belly fat: Drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water daily. Keeping yourself hydrated will prevent constipation and […]
You’ve finally found a smooth way to fit exercise into your daily routine, when you are called away on work-related travel. A break in schedule, hotel breakfast buffets, leaving your gym back home, all threaten to send your fitness regimen off track. But if you learn to recognize these pitfalls, you may actually find you […]
Looking for smart ways to stay fit and cool this summer? Here’s what we recommend to stay healthy and beat the heat with these 5 summer diet tips: Eat small, frequent meals To digest a large meal the body creates more metabolic heat while breaking down the food. Steer clear of high protein foods as […]
By Nahida
Are you ready to get in shape for summer? Get to work on those fat deposits, for starters. Choosing the right diet, exercise and boosting blood flow are simple ways to trim cellulite. Cellulite, usually found in the butt area, lower limbs, abdomen and arms causing the skin to wrinkle like an orange peel, is […]
At age 40, although their metabolism is slowing down, most women remain upbeat about looking good and maintaining their fitness levels. But they often find that post 40, fat that would normally have gone to their hips or thighs has traveled to their middle. Staying fit after 40 can be easier than you think. Beating […]
The endless nursing-diapering-rocking sessions of babyhood and the countless tantrums of the toddler years leave little scope for new mommies to hit the gym. But there’s no excuse for lugging pregnancy weight around on your child’s third birthday. Experts say you should stop considering your kid a hindrance to your workout routine and rather make […]
Relationships are hard work. Sometimes they can suck. But sometimes (most of the time, hopefully) you wouldn’t want to be with anyone else. No matter what relationship you’re in, everyone faces the same difficulties from time to time. Arguments can happen. It’s normal, but shouldn’t be tolerated. That’s why I want to talk to you. I want to talk […]
You may already know your way around the exercise equipment or have your own home fitness routine, but if you’re keen to get your abs in shape or work off those last five kilos, a virtual trainer can provide you with customized advice. Working with an expert online has some unique advantages – here are […]
By Habil
Pre-marathon tips to prepare for the big dayWith marathon season upon us, training for the big day has been a marathon in itself, and now it’s time to put all that hard work to test. Here are five tips that are guaranteed to make your run a successful one: Load up on carbs Three days […]
The 6km Dream Run may seem like a breeze and you may have managed a few half marathons with ease. But the rules of mathematics get tossed aside when you sign up for the full marathon. Veterans will tell you that 21 km x 2 does not equal 42 km. It is ten times as […]
So you’ve set those New Year fitness resolutions. Now the task is to ensure they stick year-long. In the course of the year, there will come a time you get distracted, feel worn out, or hit a lull with your weight-loss progress and start to feel discouraged. Here are some suggestions to help you power […]
By Habil
The party’s over, and now it’s time to get back to a healthy lifestyle. And while experts are cautious about recommending juice cleanses and other extreme diets that rid the body of toxins, these small changes will aid the body’s natural detox process. Don’t skip breakfast You may wake up feeling full from all the […]
You’ve pledged to make a healthy start in the new year. But how are you going to accomplish that? Setting fitness resolutions can be a tricky task – often, people set goals that are difficult to maintain, try and change their diet within days or expect to see significant weight loss within weeks, and are […]
Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu has said a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Most of us set the pace at the start of the New Year, by committing to big life changes. “I’ll work less and make time for family”, “I’ll save more” or “I’ll get back in shape by dropping […]
Santa looks cute with a belly, not all of us. When you head out of town for a much-deserved winter break, remember that you are going to unwind, not to wind up with a large waistline. Research shows that adults put on as much as 500 per cent more weight during holidays compared to when […]
You’ve worked out that for your health and well-being, you need to start working out. Your success at this may be determined by defining the results you want prior to the start. Firstly, define both your short-term and long-term personal fitness goals. A short-term goal could be to lose 10 kg in six months; a […]
