Pilates is the people pleaser of today's workout world. There are classes available at every gym and health professionals — such as physiotherapists and osteopaths — are setting up combined practices with pilates studios. Madonna and Gwyneth may swear by the total body benefits, but is pilates your best bet for exercise? Let's take a look at some interesting research that says pilates has a place in your fitness routine.

Pilates is the people pleaser of today’s workout world. There are classes available at every gym and health professionals — such as physiotherapists and osteopaths — are setting up combined practices with pilates studios. Madonna and Gwyneth may swear by the total body benefits, but is pilates your best bet for exercise? Let’s take a […]

**”Your article about whether chocolate is good for you was great! Now I wonder about hot chocolate or powdered cocoa drinks. Do they contain any significant quantities of antioxidants? Should they only be consumed three times a month?” — Trish** It’s a bit like red wine — we know it contains some antioxidants which give […]

Biggest Loser contestant Sam Birrell talks to Woman’s Day about why she had to leave the show. **Starting weight: 128kg Departure weight: 121kg** What made you leave the Whitehouse? I had a lump on the back of my leg. After a few days of being in the house I noticed the lump and went to […]

**Starting weight: 153.3kg Elimination weight: Left before first weigh-in** The Biggest Loser contestant Sarah Peak talks to Woman’s Day about why she walked out on the show. What made you leave the Whitehouse? It was a hard decision for me. I just couldn’t continue being there any more. It wasn’t the training, basically the whole […]

Alex Tsao, the first contestant eliminated from The Biggest Loser, chats to Woman’s Day about his time on the show and his plans for a healthier future. **Starting weight: 155.2kg Elimination weight: 144.6kg** Being the first eliminated contestant, has the experience still changed your life? When I arrived in the house I was diagnosed as […]

By Annette Campbell As far back as she can remember, Joshinder Chaggar has loved two things — dance… and Bollywood movies! At the age of 13, this Indian-born dance fanatic moved with her family to Australia. She is now living her dream of being a professional Bollywood dance choreographer and teacher. Her passion for this […]

By Judy Davie “Can you suggest some easy protein-based hot breakfasts that my daughter can prepare herself with little effort, that taste great, excluding porridge and eggs? Some simple food to pop in the oven would be good. My daughter is a hairdresser and sometimes doesn’t get lunch till 2, 3 or 4pm.” Regardless of […]

With holidays behind us and school back, there are no excuses left for putting off your 2007 health and fitness plan — other than thinking you’ve no time to do it. February’s plan has time restrictions in mind — the meals are quick and easy and most of the dinners serve four, so you don’t […]

If you find yourself eating too much at mealtimes, try and have a glass of plain milk with your meal to help fill you up. Drink more plain milk in place of snacking throughout the day/night. It’s better for you than chips, biscuits, coffee etc. But don’t forget to exercise and stay off your bum […]