Summer is just around the corner - that amazing time of year when fresh produce thrives. Many of us will be tempted to stray from our usual diet to try something a little different, whether it's to help shift those pounds or make the most of the gorgeous fruit and veg in season. If you’re tempted to cut back on meat, you may have a lot of questions about maintaining a balanced diet. Here are … [Read more...]
Dear Scale, It’s Not Me, It’s You…
Dear Scale, It's Not Me, It's You… We’re not right for each other. You bring me down. I work so hard but you never change; it upsets me. Goodbye bathroom scale - it's over. For some people, weighing oneself is a helpful tool to maintain weight. These individuals are encouraged by the number they see on the scale, but aren’t fixated on it. It is nothing more than a simple reality check, like … [Read more...]
If you booze, do you lose?
When it comes to maintaining health and fitness, we all have our weakness. For many of you, alcohol may be the feel good drug of choice, especially given its rising popularity in many of society’s traditions. However, I’m sure you are all familiar with the well-documented negative effects of alcohol- diminished performance, mental impairment, possible addiction, risk of liver disease. In … [Read more...]
Is your posture correct? Five common problems and solutions
Imagine a powerful and confident person. Do you notice their posture? Standing tall, open chest, head held high and ready to achieve - am I right? Posture not only reflects your personality, it also impacts the way your joints and muscles function. Over time, your poor posture can cause a number of problems such as joint pain, muscle atrophy and weakness, and reduced flexibility - all of which … [Read more...]
No pain no gain?
We've all heard the expression ‘no pain, no gain’. When it comes to exercise, we've been taught to believe that if it doesn't hurt, it’s not effective. It's no doubt that pushing through a workout is challenging. In fact, some physical discomfort can be a sign of building muscle, loosening joints, or limbering ligaments and is necessary for your body to transition to the next level of fitness. … [Read more...]