Oct 9, 2014 | fitness
Whether you just ran a marathon or did a mild Body Pump class, a good recovery for the body post a workout is vital. The muscles need rest and fuel so they are able to bounce back when you go back for the next session. Here are some scientifically-proven and...
Oct 1, 2014 | fitness
Didn’t make it to the gym? Worry not, your house is now your working out space and you’re about to break some serious sweat while toning every part of your body. Spring is that time of the year when it’s not just our wardrobes that ask for a shift in...
Sep 24, 2014 | fitness
Think moves that are explosive, powerful, fast and intense! Plyometric training, also referred to as “jump training” or ‘plyo’s’ is described as exercises that are based on ‘rapidly stretching a muscle (eccentric) and then rapidly shortening a muscle (concentric)’....
Sep 11, 2014 | fitness
Face doing push-ups and tricep dips, yes this is probably the most disturbing visual you’ve had today. But let it be known that facial exercise is now a thing in Japan. Is it the latest ‘time waster’ for 2014 or the newest, weirdest form of facial yoga?...
Sep 10, 2014 | fitness
Spring has arrived! It’s a sign of relief, as finally the warm weather brings back the motivation to get outdoors, socialise, soak up the sun and, most importantly, get out and exercise. Any personal trainer or group fitness leader will tell you spring is a like the...
Aug 19, 2014 | fitness
Referred to as a “cannonball with a handle” this one piece of equipment will build strength, power, improve balance and get that heart pumping (i.e. improve cardiovascular). In fact one of the American Council on Exercise (ACE) studies earlier this year found that...
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