Nutrition Bites: Diet Myths I
If you’re overwhelmed with the mountains of CONFLICTING information about diets and nutrition, we hear you! As a society we are bombarded with quick-fixes for everything, with weight loss and healthy living being a huge target. The truth (as told by a qualified dietician) is that a LOT of the food myths that exist are […]
Nutrition Bites: Healthy plate
Losing weight, gaining health, and transforming your diet is not about starving yourself, rather it’s about learning to eat the RIGHT foods in reasonable amounts. Knowing the ideal proportions of food for each of your meals and snacks will give you a head start to nutrition success. Check out exactly what your plate should look […]
Fitness Masterclass: Push-ups
Push-ups are a fast and effective exercise for building strength without the need for fancy equipment. Traditionally, push-ups were considered beneficial for building strength in your upper body muscles, but a well performed push-up can offer a lot more (apart from the challenge). They use the resistance of your body weight to work the arms […]
Nutrition Bites: Coping with Food Cravings
Cravings are a fact of life! We ALL crave certain foods at different times and we all have different triggers. Whether it be anxiety, guilt, boredom or any emotional response that triggers your cravings, the fact is there is an actual physiological response that happens making it hard to ignore. The key to coping with […]
Nutrition Bites: Carbohydrates
With the amount of bad press Carbs get, anyone would think they are an immediate threat to your life. The mixed messages we hear about carbs tend to lump all carbs into the same basket without the realisation that carbs are actually an essential macronutrient (along with protein and fat). Carbohydrates are essential for your […]
Why Many Women Never Get Toned
If you’re like most people, you’ve tried dieting and learned the hard way that it doesn’t work. You’ve been working out hard but despite your best efforts you haven’t got the results you wanted and your body still looks the same. You just haven’t been able to achieve the lean, toned body you want. The […]
Running Masterclass: Choosing the Right Running Shoe
Just like you wear dress shoes for a night out or flip flops to the beach, you should have a specific shoe for running! But if the thought of standing in front of the giant wall of running shoes at the store and making a choice freaks you out a little, let us help make […]
Running Masterclass: What You Need to Know About Running Gear
Essentially, running is one of the easiest sports to get started in because all you really need is a pair of runners! But of course your comfort and performance can be improved by selecting gear that is designed specifically for running. There’s a common runner saying that goes, “There’s never bad weather, just poor clothing […]
Running Masterclass: Training in Hot Environments
Training in hot weather not only affects your core temperature but can also impact your performance. There are not too many things we can control when it comes to the weather, but you can certainly make some sensible choices to make sure you are getting the most out of your running sessions. While everyone has […]
