Most people struggle with weight loss. These 8 simple common-sense tips will help you trim the fat. Drink more water Drinking water is one of the cheapest ways to lose weight. If you have some water before a meal, it makes you feel fuller sooner and helps to prevent you from over eating. It’s also the perfect…
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Why is exercise important for heart health?
Physical activity lowers blood pressure and triglyceride levels. Health Effects of Exercise: Physical activity is crucialto general health. It helps people maintaina healthy weight and reduces stress levels; people who exercise regularlyare less likely to smoke cigarette or overeat.But more than that, exercise directly targetsprimary aspects of heart health: cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure. Exercises That Lowers Risk Of Heart Disease:…
The Cult of Crossfit
What Is Crossfit? The basic principle of CrossFit is varied functional movementsperformed at a relatively high intensity. Chris Anastasopoulos, head coach at CrossFit152, says that while CrossFit was created for the military, it has evolved into more technical movements over the years. “It’s a fitness programme with a large base of exercises and movements which have been put…
The 7 Snack Sins Runners Should Avoid
While good nutrition is a must for everyone, athletes know all too well how eating the wrong types of foods can have an impact on their performance, and even their long-term health. This is particularly true for runners who need to be careful about what they consume before a training run or marathon. The Golden…
Quick Advice for Healthier Holidays
It seems that time of the year has crept up on us again like it always does, and if you’re anything like me you’re a little horrified at how quickly another year has disappeared in the dust! As always, I’d like to provide a few little proactive ideas to help keep you marginally on the…