The best way to remain sugar free all day, and not fall victim to the dreaded 3pm hypoglycaemic slump, is to kickstart the day with a savoury breakfast. Having fasted all night while you sleep, breakfast is the “make or break” meal that sets up steady blood-sugar levels for the rest of the day. A bowl of fruit […]
With Summer fast approaching everyone is running to the gym, exercising more than usual and trying to eat healthier……just to be ready for those beautiful blue skies, easy wind, hot summer days: when we can wear our swimming costume with pride and confidence. But why don’t we all get the results we so desperately want and expect after […]
1- Keep your body hydrated Drink 3% of your body weight in water every day. For example a 70kg person should drink 2.1 litres of water per day. Limit diuretic drinks as much as possible, such as: coffee, caffeinated tea, alcohol and Cola drinks. “Water is vital to saliva production, furthermore, when the body is dehydrated, […]
On “non-workout” days, it is critical that you exercise. Whether it is a cycle, a run, a brisk walk or swim, you need to try to keep the calories burning. And the earlier in the day the better. Why? Because you start the fire burning again! It generally takes a day or two to recover to a […]
Cranberry juice is well known for it’s effectiveness in improving urinary tract health, but new research shows it is also a great immunity booster. A study by the University of Florida found people who drank cranberry juice daily had fewer colds and flu and improved immune cell function. Gram for gram, cranberries are more abundant in polyphenolic […]
Savouring every bite is not only the key to enjoying your food it may also help keep your weight in check! How many times have you wolfed down food without really tasting it? You probably ate more than you needed to because you didn’t take the time to recognise that you were full. The hormones in your body […]
You Lose Weight: If you want to shed kilos, a 60kg woman burns about 287 calories running at 10km for 30 minutes as opposed to walking for 30 minutes at 5km per hour she will only burn 96 calories. You Live Longer: Running 1.5– 2 hours per week can increase a woman’s lifespan by 5.6 years […]
It’s Christmas, a time of fun and laughter but whilst enjoying the good cheer lets not forget all that hard work we put in at the gym. So whilst enjoying yourself, eating some of those nice little treats, be mindful …….everything in moderation and remember to exercise when you can. To assist all of our valued clients […]
Scientists have recently discovered that Popeye was right: spinach does make you stronger. Apparently it is the nitrate found naturally in spinach and several other vegies such as beetroot, chard and lettuce, that can significantly increase muscle strength. Consuming nitrate rich vegetables boosts concentrations of 2 proteins found in the muscles, CASQ1 and DHPR. These proteins are used for storing […]
Rowing + Treadmill: Start on the rower and row for 250 metres. Then with no rest hop on the treadmill and run for 1 km. Repeat this circuit at least twice within 30 minutes . See if you can do more Bench Jump-overs + Push-ups: Stand on one side of a bench and place your hands […]
