Image source 1. Define your goals Many people start a fitness plan with the goal to be fit but this needs to be more specific and realistic to allow for success to happen. Write down exactly what you want to achieve – be clearly defined and focus your time and attention towards achieving it. 2. … Continued
With the colder weather now at our door it is also the time when many of us forget to drink and keep ourselves hydrated. Why is Water So Important? Don’t forget the benefits of drinking water – it carries oxygen and nutrients to every cell and tissue in the body, regulates body temperature, flushes out … Continued
Why Should You Exercise When Pregnant? Here are just some of the benefits: Improve muscle tone and cardiovascular fitness. Reduces the risk of developing gestational diabetes. Helps to prevent excess weight gain. Will help to improve sleep patterns. Give you strength to hold and carry the baby. Will help to improve appearance and posture. Promotes … Continued
Why Use a Heart Rate Monitor? Heart rate monitors are for anyone exercising with a goal in mind. It doesn’t matter whether you are interested in heart health, losing weight, striving for better conditioning or rehabilitating from any injury or training to compete – heart rate monitors are a great tool. They will also help … Continued
Do You Answer Yes to Any of these Questions? Do You Have difficulty falling asleep at night? Once you do get to sleep do you wake frequently? Do you feel tired when you wake in the morning? Are you tired by mid afternoon and unable to stay alert as you go about … Continued
So do you know what affects your metabolism? • Genetics• Hormones• Age and Lean Body Mass• Menopause• Temperature• Circumference• Calorie reduction Studies have shown that your genes will explain 50% of your weight!!!If you have no obese parents you have a 20% chance of being obese.If you have 1 obese parent you will have a … Continued
Image source So How Does Motivation Really Work? We all have basic motivations which drive us such as hunger, thirst and sleep. What happens after that? Do we go about our daily routine and do nothing more? How do we explain how high achievers such as Richard Branson keep achieving some amazing things? A great … Continued
Ways to Help Your Kids Eat Healthier Want to help your kids eat healthier without turning mealtimes into a battleground? Don’t we all? These 10 helpful and practical tips can be easily implemented without too much effort and can reap fantastic rewards with perseverance. 1. Model Healthy Eating. Regardless of the child’s age the most … Continued
Quick & Easy Chicken and Vegetable Soup This wonderfully healthy quick and easy chicken and vegetable soup recipe is one to keep. In no time at all you’ll have a nourishing and satisfying meal to stave off those winter blues! And if you feel extra nifty, you can make your own chicken or vegetable … Continued
So now that the weather is cooler has your life moved inside under the doona and onto the couch? Be a step ahead of everyone and keep moving. Exercise Tips Don’t use the weather as an excuse to give up and do nothing or slow down your already active lifestyle. Here … Continued
