Although we might choose healthy snacks and food – our portion sizes are often too large! Spend time familiarising yourself with the correct portion sizes and allowances for your food. Even if you are eating the correct type of foods you can still eat too much at one sitting. The body can only process so […]
Fats
Fats Fats are complex molecules composed of fatty acids and glycerol. The body needs fats for growth and energy. It also uses them to synthesize hormones and other substances needed for the body’s activities (such as prostaglandins). Fats are the slowest source of energy but the most energy-efficient form of food. Each gram of fat […]
The Glycemic Index
The glycemic index is thought to be important because carbohydrates that increase blood sugar levels quickly (those with a high glycemic index) also quickly increase insulin levels. The increase in insulin may result in low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and hunger, which tends to lead to consuming excess calories and gaining weight. Carbohydrates with a […]
Nutrition-An Overview
NUTRITION The benefits of correct nutrition · Controls Weight · Increases Quality Of Life (Better Able To Do Everyday Tasks) · Better Concentration · Better Complexion · Increases Energy · Prevents Many Illnesses And Diseases · Slows Down The Aging Process Explanation of nutrition The first rule is to eat foods as close to nature […]
INCREASE YOUR ENERGY
On our initial consultation with new clients, regardless of their other goals, almost everyone says that they would like more energy. GET MOVING Exercise creates energy. You may feel that ‘I don’t have enough energy to exercise’, but the opposite is true. When you exercise properly you firm up muscle tissue and boost your metabolic […]
Exercise Boosts Libido!
Intense forms of resistance training like weightlifting reflect positively on increasing testosterone levels. Testosterone or “T” is a powerful hormone produced naturally in both men and women. It’s responsible for sexual arousal and can be increased through exercise. Fit adults have more electrifying sex lives than individuals who lead sedentary lives. A fitness lifestyle involves […]
The Truth about the Hidden Sugars in your Food
The hidden sugar in our diet and how to combat consuming too much.… We all know that too much sugar in the diet causes dental problems, obesity, diabetes, nutrient deficiencies and even premature ageing which is probably why, as we refrain from adding it to our tea and sprinkling it over our cereals, sales of […]
RELAX TO HELP WEIGHT LOSS
Weight Training can Turn Back Time!
Fat accumulates when we eat more calories than we burn. And muscle is the body’s most efficient calorie burner. The more muscle we have, the higher our resting metabolic rates — that is, the rate at which our bodies burn calories when we are at rest.
Weight Lifting For Fat Loss
Often, overdoing cardio will actually decrease your total lean body mass, so you could see a reduction in metabolism over time working against your fat loss efforts.
