As with many other spices and herbs, ginger is well-known around the world for its health benefits. Often used in tea, ginger is a superfood that is very effective at soothing digestive problems or relieving cold and flu symptoms. Another added benefit that very few people know about is that ginger can actually promote weight…
Working out is difficult for most people to do on a regular basis. The main issue that arises is making time to go to the gym. When you factor in the time it takes to get there, warm up, workout, stretch, cool down, wash up, and get home, it can add up to a good…
A good diet is only ever as good as the results it yields– and the foods it allows you to eat. Weight loss isn’t just about reducing your calorie intake or dropping a dress size: you actually have to kick all the junk you’ve been feeding your body to the curb. The green smoothie recipes…
The reason most diets fail is because they either don’t work or they are simply too difficult to follow. In fact, incredibly, according to UCLA researchers, “one-third to two-thirds of people on diets regain more weight than they lost within four or five years, and the true number may well be significantly higher” (1)! This…
About 31% of adults don’t meet the lowest recommended amount of weekly exercise, and women are less likely than men to be consistently physically active. This disparity comes with real risks. Not hitting the minimum physical activity requirements increases risks of cardiovascular disease, premature death, cancer, diabetes, poor mental health and quality of life, according…
Diastasis recti refers to the separation of the rectus abdominis muscle, which is the primary superficial muscle that runs down your stomach. It forms what people call “six-pack abs.” While diastasis recti is particularly common during pregnancy, men and women of all ages and life stages can experience diastasis recti. Read on to learn the…
Are you a fan of mixing up your cardio with a little weight training? Do you like to switch off running with Pilates or yoga with kick boxing? Then you’re a hybrid athlete! Did you know that hybrid training can help improve the different physical tasks that you complete on a regular basis? Or that…
Your butt is a group of powerful muscles (gluteus maximum, medius and minimus) that help with walking, stepping, running, jumping, sitting, standing and climbing stairs. Your glute muscles also work hard to keep you balanced and maintain your spinal alignment. Strong glutes facilitate powerful, quick movements like sprinting, jumping and throwing. However, if these muscles…
It’s natural for your health and fitness needs to vary with each new season of life and entering menopause is no different. This physical change occurs in women, usually between the ages of 45–55, marking the end of their reproductive years. Not producing a menstrual cycle is the most obvious indication you’ve reached menopause, but…
We often hear about the importance of strength training. Building muscle and increasing strength improves exercise performance, decreases the risk of injuries and improves functional mobility for everyday activities. However, it’s also important to consider your relative strength of opposing muscle groups. Muscle imbalances can compromise your mobility, increase pain and increase your risk of…