Where ever you are on this journey called life, we all know it can be a hard road staying motivated and keeping on track with your fitness program. I hear so many people ask, "How can I tell if my diet and exercise routine is working?" Look around and you see the near perfect bodies at the gym, running down the road or tearing it up at the beach. And in the “teaser” racks … [Read more...] about 6 Subtle Signs to Tell if Your Exercise Routine is Actually Working
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Fresh Herbs: The Healthy Alternative for Flavouring Your Food
One of the easiest ways to improve your health by reducing the amount of sugar and salt in your diet, but at the same time give your food a whopping flavour boost , is to add some fresh herbs (preferably from your own garden) to your cooking. Instead of using store bought sauces and flavour bases which add no goodness to our diets (other than extra kilos) think fresh herbs … [Read more...] about Fresh Herbs: The Healthy Alternative for Flavouring Your Food
Discover the Powerful Connection Between Laughter, Humour and Good Health.
How many times have you heard it said over the years; “laughter is the best medicine”? Plenty, I’ll bet. I have always thought there is nothing that makes you feel better than a good old fashioned belly laugh. The Mayo Clinic talks about stress relief from laughter? It's no joke. Whether it be at work or at play, laughter therapy is very real. It is well documented that … [Read more...] about Discover the Powerful Connection Between Laughter, Humour and Good Health.
The Amazing Results of Weight Loss on Heart Health
Improve Heart Health - It Could Save Your Life. Scientific evidence proves beyond doubt, being overweight results in an increased risk of heart disease which is the number one killer in the developed world today. Ok, that’s not earth shattering news to many people but it has been that way for far too long. The question is though, why are the numbers of overweight people … [Read more...] about The Amazing Results of Weight Loss on Heart Health
8 of the Best Plant-Based Sources of Protein
Dr. Spencer Nadolsky once said, “Protein is King.” Well said Doctor. Protein is extremely important in the make-up and function of our bodies and forms the building blocks necessary for good health and continued growth. Daily protein requirements from animal sources in the form of meat, dairy or eggs is probably the most popular way for people to get their daily … [Read more...] about 8 of the Best Plant-Based Sources of Protein
6 Simple Ways to Improve Baby Boomer Health
How Australian Boomers Can Boost Their Flagging Energy Levels. Australian boomers should be enjoying “the best years of their lives” and yet many over 55's are being dragged down by lifestyle diseases that ruin our hard earned retirement. I am sure you will have noticed how so many of us are just not comfortable with the fact that as we age, our bodies change. Although it … [Read more...] about 6 Simple Ways to Improve Baby Boomer Health
The Top 5 Fitness Ideas for Baby Boomers…….
.......and anyone else who is seeking a better lifestyle and fitness after 50. Unfortunately, a lot of Australian boomers I talk to about baby boomer health and fitness seem to have this strange preconceived idea that with ageing comes all sorts of debilitating lifestyle diseases. It goes with the territory they say. It’s all downhill from here they say. Well I … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Fitness Ideas for Baby Boomers…….
5 Easy Ways to Freshen Up Your Gym Workouts Effectiveness
Your gym workouts are failing you. It happens to everyone. You’ve been on the same workout routine for a month or more, the results have been great, but over the last week or so your fitness program seems to have lost its punch. You are starting to plateau, the weight is not coming off like it was at the start, you are starting to lose your motivation and boredom is … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Ways to Freshen Up Your Gym Workouts Effectiveness
Why Core Stability and Core Strength is Imperative for Senior Health
Core Strengthening Exercises for Seniors - Why They Are Crucial to Your Health and Fitness. As we get older, having a bulging 6-pack is not quite as important as it once may have been. But I can assure you, having good core strength and stability is now even more important than it was back in your younger days. When I talk about core muscles, you might think they are … [Read more...] about Why Core Stability and Core Strength is Imperative for Senior Health
Top 10 Fitness Tips for Beginners and People Who Haven’t Worked-Out for a Long Time
Recently I was chatting with a lady of similar age at my gym and she was relating to me how she hadn’t exercised for quite a few years but had made the decision that it was time to bite the bullet and get her body back into shape before it was too late. Ageing diseases (think sarcopenia and cardiovascular disease) were starting to play heavily on her mind so it was decision … [Read more...] about Top 10 Fitness Tips for Beginners and People Who Haven’t Worked-Out for a Long Time