With the explosion of so many varying lifestyle diseases these days almost everyone is aware of the fact they should be taking part in some form of regular physical exercise and that they should eat a healthy and balanced diet to support all their bodily functions. Unfortunately, modern day society is one where being healthy is made increasingly more difficult. Stressed out … [Read more...] about 7 Most Common Excuses Personal Trainers Hear Daily that’s Stopping People from Living Healthy – and How to Overcome Them
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Top 10 Fitness and Weight Loss Tips for Men
Introduction Here’s an interesting fact I came across while doing some research - the average man has the majority of his body weight located above the waist whereas, women have most of their body weight below the waist but I suggest you be careful about how you might go and test this theory. Men are not hardwired to collect fat as easily as women, but women have a much … [Read more...] about Top 10 Fitness and Weight Loss Tips for Men
6 Simple Tips for Healthier Family Cooking
I love to cook but I am sure many will agree that doing it for 365 days a year it can soon become a chore. But like it or not we all have to eat to keep going and the better the fuel we eat the better we can keep going. So whether you and your family are hoping to lose weight or are just trying to improve your overall health, the way you cook can mean the difference between … [Read more...] about 6 Simple Tips for Healthier Family Cooking
6 Common Myths and Misconceptions about HIIT Dispelled
I love doing some HIIT or Tabata type training at least twice a week. It gives me a real buzz and I feel great for days after. Plus it is a good change from pumping iron. If you have been exercising or going to the gym for a while I am sure by now you probably have some reason to believe (either rightly or wrongly) some of the myths and misconceptions that exist about … [Read more...] about 6 Common Myths and Misconceptions about HIIT Dispelled
6 Good Reasons Why HIIT Should Form Part of Your Exercise Program
What is HIIT? HIIT is something I get asked about a lot these days. It stands for High Intensity Interval Training or as I often explain it to people...... ......it’s a super fat stripping form of intense Cardio. It is a style of training that involves alternating between periods of very high intensity exercise and moderate to low intensity exercise, usually at a ratio … [Read more...] about 6 Good Reasons Why HIIT Should Form Part of Your Exercise Program
6 Ways for Baby Boomers to Beat High Blood Pressure
I feel that having high blood pressure at any age is a concern, but as a senior, the condition can be much more difficult to manage – but it can be successfully managed. Things like as poor eating habits, an increase in stress and a lack of physical activity are all common culprits leading to hypertension or high blood pressure. And what makes high blood pressure even … [Read more...] about 6 Ways for Baby Boomers to Beat High Blood Pressure
4 Essential Supplements for Fast (and BIG) Muscle Growth
As you get older building lean muscle and getting rid of belly fat are usually the things I get asked about most and are what I tend to concentrate on myself. But for the younger blokes, it is a totally different ball game. They are usually looking to bulk up and add some pretty noticeable muscle mass to their frame. To do this, you must first be following a good solid … [Read more...] about 4 Essential Supplements for Fast (and BIG) Muscle Growth
How do You Know if YOU Suffer from Celiac Disease? Find out Now.
Celiac Disease explained – a quick guide to the most important facts. Coeliac or Celiac disease is a common, chronic digestive condition and is not, contrary to popular belief, an allergy or just simply food intolerance. In fact it is an autoimmune disease which is where the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells. By being chronic, it means that the disease is … [Read more...] about How do You Know if YOU Suffer from Celiac Disease? Find out Now.
Find Out How Hunger Hormones Effect Your Metabolism
Leptin and ghrelin are our hunger hormones and they affect our metabolism. If your hormone levels are out of whack then so too is your metabolism. As your leptin levels increase so too does your metabolic rate. Leptin is the hunger hormone responsible for making us feel full while ghrelin tells us we are hungry and it’s time to eat. If you are not sure “What are Hunger … [Read more...] about Find Out How Hunger Hormones Effect Your Metabolism
What are Hunger Hormones?
Did you know that we all have hunger hormones? Well I didn't know much about them either until recently. So that was when I decided to do some research so I could help everyone understand what these hormones do and how they affect our weight. One of the hormones is there to increase our appetite and make us eat and I’m sure you would have heard it grumbling in your belly, … [Read more...] about What are Hunger Hormones?