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8 Simple Weight Loss Tips to Help You Trim the Fat

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 substitute for sugary, high-caffeine drinks. In fact, it’s a way to stay hydrated without the kilojoules. Drinking water is also a good idea if you struggle with food cravings when you’re bored or emotionally distressed. Adding some lemon, strawberries or mint to a hot or cold ... Read more

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 form of exercisemost often connected with decreasing heart diseaseis aerobic exercise. That’s exercise thatraises your heart rate,like jogging, swimming, jumping rope or bike riding. Aerobic exercise can decreasethe risk of heart disease by 20 to 60 percent,depending on the exertion level, duration and frequency. How Much Time Is Needed ... Read more

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 together to create high intensity workouts for any level of fitness and skill,”he says. Each crossfit workout is run according to the clockand you are advised to keep accurate scores and records of your progress in order to monitor your progress. What Are The Benefits? The ... Read more

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 Rule of running is that you never try anything new on race day. Experts and trainers will tell you that the same applies to clothing, pacing and training – and it could not be more applicable to eating. The day of a marathon is not ... Read more

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 bandwagon through the festive season (even if just dangling off the side and clinging on for dear life!) Start early: Eat rigorously clean a week or two before your holiday. The extra weight loss will help your return weight dramatically! Eliminate caffeine, wheat, dairy, meat, salt, ... Read more