The Topic of our blog this month is Mindfulness. And how you can apply this to your fitness training, nutrition, work and all aspects of your life What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is simply about engaging with the present moment So, whatever you are doing, focus on what you are doing Engage all the senses on the current […]
Motivation and Inspiration for 2019
Studies show that 80% of us have given up on our New Years’ resolutions by the second week in February. If you’ve given up on the goals you set on January first, don’t despair! Simply re-frame your way of thinking regarding your goals. View them as a year-long project, and a life-long project. […]
CHRISTMAS HEALTH & FITNESS TIPS
Christmas is notoriously a time to indulge, but be careful not to overdo it! You can still enjoy all the festivities and get through the Christmas Holidays without too much impact on your health and fitness. Of course, the priority should be to enjoy the festive season. It’s ok to cheat on […]
Essential Fatty Acids
Your brain is 60 % fat. This fatty tissue needs replenishing. But it’s crucial to know which fats will feed your brain the best. EFA’s (essential fatty acids) known as omega 3’s and omega 6’s are intimately involved in brain function., and deficiencies or imbalances in brain fats are known to be associated with everything […]
Reading Food Labels
Consumer interest in food labeling is growing. Unfortunately a big barrier to reading food labels is that they are difficult to understand. Shoppers need to have the skills to decode the complicated jargon. Did you know? It is illegal to make false or misleading claims on food labels Food companies do not have to […]
Slow Down The Aging Process With Weight Training
Weight Training As You Age Cuts Your Risk Of Early Death By 46% We all know that exercise is good for our health. And we have all heard of how it can help us negate the negative effects of aging. But it is not just traditional cardio like running that gives us these benefits. If […]
Do you suffer from Poor Posture or Back Pain?
Do you suffer from Poor Posture or Back Pain? People often put more emphasis on the ‘mirror muscles’ when training in the gym. That is, the muscles of the chest, arms and abs that we see when we look in the mirror. If you have poor posture or suffer from any back pain […]
Nutrition and Depression
Nutrition to fight Depression We hear a lot in the media lately about depression and natural ways to combat it. As well as looking at various forms of exercise, getting outdoors in nature and meditation etc., it is really worth looking at what we eat. In 2017, a study in Australia showed that a group […]
SHAPE UP FOR SUMMER
Summer bodies are made in winter. Ok, it’s not quite winter now but you still have time to get ready for the beach this Summer. If you’re heading off to the sun in July or August (or even June!), now is a great time to start getting ready. You can do a lot in six […]
Clean up your diet – Eliminate added Sugars
When you’re trying to make dietary changes to lose weight or improve your health, it’s best to change one thing at a time rather than making a complete overhaul of your eating habits. Why? This way you’re less likely to be overwhelmed by the sudden change and give up. On average, we eat 82 grammes […]
