Elderly men who do 30 minutes of physical activity six days a week are likely to have a 40-percent lower risk of death compared to couch-potato counterparts, researchers said Friday. For men in this age…
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Top 10 fitness apps
With so many fitness apps from which to choose, here’s a list of the top 10 that could help up your game and reach those fitness goals! Fitness apps are the perfect fit From blogs…
5 Tips to help you get fit without a personal trainer
(By Melanie Chisnall) We don’t need a personal trainer to get in shape or to lose a bit of extra weight. Here are five effective (and cheap!) ways to follow your fitness goals… Unfortunately, when…
The 10 minute workout for your behind! #TippyTuesday
Seeing as we are in the era of the beautiful behinds (refer to Kim Kardashian’s risqué cover spreads and/or Nicki Minaj’s sassy Anaconda video), we thought it was about time we shared some of our…
How to make lunchtime workouts work
Are you working through your lunch hour? Take your break back and ditch the extra screen time for an energising lunchtime workout! Why lunchtime workouts work For many of us, with a school run to…
Are you making this rookie gym mistake?
(By Melanie Chisnall) This common newbie or comfort zone gym mistake could be the reason why you’re not seeing the results you want. The gym mistake that costs results If you’re a regular gym goer,…
Regular exercise not enough to undo effects of prolonged sitting
(Relaxnews) – Regardless of regular exercise, prolonged sedentary periods still pose major health threats, according to researchers in Canada who added that a high level of exercise could play some role in lessening the impact….
How to get rid of a stitch
By Melanie Chisnall What is a stitch? A stitch is a side pain that hits just below the ribs. It feels sharp and stabbing – sometimes painful enough to stop you in your tracks. This…
Diet 101: Jessica Alba’s trainer shares her diet secrets
Personal trainer and nutritionist Romona Braganza has revealed the secret behind her A-list clients’ perfect bodies. The sought after nutritionist – who also counts Kate Beckinsale, Halle Berry, Paula Patton and Eva Mendes among her…
When it comes to exercise, how much is too much?
Running more than four miles (6 km) a day could be dangerous to your health, according to a study out Tuesday that examined how much exercise is too much. Researchers focused on 2,400 heart attack…