Fitness

Walking every day is good, but more and more studies are proving the benefits of strength training for women of every age. Strength or resistance training not only results in a stronger, leaner body, but also offers enormous health benefits. It’s not about lifting big weights or beefing up, just making sure you give all […]

There is no magic nutrient — hormone, drug or protein powder — that will effectively increase your muscle mass without exercise. The only way you can increase your muscle size is by stimulating growth at a cellular level. The best way of achieving this is by following an individually tailored weight training program plus a diet that gives you increased energy. By combining diet and weight training you can expect to increase your body mass by about 0.5kg per week.

There is no magic nutrient — hormone, drug or protein powder — that will effectively increase your muscle mass without exercise. The only way you can increase your muscle size is by stimulating growth at a cellular level. The best way of achieving this is by following an individually tailored weight training program plus a […]

With so much focus being turned onto childhood obesity recently, you're not the first parent, grandparent, or nanny taking a second look at the habits of the little ones' in your care. The best place to start is with a review of how much physical activity and screen time they're getting each day. And at least one hour of exercise and no more than two hours in front of the TV should be your aim. If you're stuck for ideas to get kids turned on to a more active lifestyle, check out my top tips below:

Getting geared up with the right footwear for your type of exercise is incredibly important—the right shoes for the job can prevent injury and maximize performance. But with such a range in sports shoes these days, how can you be sure if the shoe really fits?

With so much focus being turned onto childhood obesity recently, you’re not the first parent, grandparent, or nanny taking a second look at the habits of the little ones’ in your care. The best place to start is with a review of how much physical activity and screen time they’re getting each day. And at […]

Getting geared up with the right footwear for your type of exercise is incredibly important—the right shoes for the job can prevent injury and maximize performance. But with such a range in sports shoes these days, how can you be sure if the shoe really fits? Proper fit The biggest consideration is to make sure […]

Visit any local running route or gym and you'll see people exercising with the help of little white gadgets. The rise in the popularity of super-slim iPods has seen more and more people turn to their favourite tunes as a way to boost their moves. What fantastic technology to be able to have all your best workout tracks ready at the click of a wheel? But what is research showing about music as an exercise aid? And what should you consider to help get in the groove?

Visit any local running route or gym and you’ll see people exercising with the help of little white gadgets. The rise in the popularity of super-slim iPods has seen more and more people turn to their favourite tunes as a way to boost their moves. What fantastic technology to be able to have all your […]

If you're used to running or walking a local circuit for fitness, you better have a plan B for winter. Rain, hail, sleet and shorter daylight hours are bound to see you caught out and unable to work out. More and more people are turning to home based treadmills, that they either purchase or hire, and here's why...