Calorie burn indicators and why you shouldn’t trust them
One of the most satisfying feelings when you’re putting that cardio in is watching the feedback on the treadmill monitor. The kilometres, the minutes, the calorie burn…but what if they can’t be trusted?
The amount of calories you burn depends on several factors: ... Read More
Tag: Weight loss
Growing up, my biggest treat and favourite "comfort food" was always flapjacks/pancakes. For obvious reasons, it is just not advisable to have sugary flapjacks made from flour on a weekly basis (life can be so unfair!), so I had to improvise with a healthier version. I love this recipe because of how ... Read More
With the fitness boom that has taken place over the last few years; wearable technology has flooded the market. Every second person is now walking around with a FitBit or a Garmin heart rate monitor. But what exactly is that number on your watch, and how do you know what ... Read More
This specific recipe was actually a total accident! :-) I was busy experimenting in the kitchen one morning, and the recipes I was trying out all had some pumpkin in them. I ended up with almost a full cup of pumpkin left over so I decided to try and make ... Read More
How to combat exercise induced muscle soreness
Anyone who’s ever started a new training programme, had a period of time off, tried a new exercise or increased training intensity has probably fallen victim to muscle soreness. Delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMs as its lovingly know in the industry is characterised ... Read More
Even though summer is fast approaching, late afternoons and evenings are still quite chilly, and we all know what that means-CRAVINGS! If you are anything like me, colder weather means I'm constantly on the lookout for something sweet (but nutritious and guilt-free as always) to nibble on. The cravings usually ... Read More
Stand where you are right now and reach for your toes, keeping your legs straight. If you get there, congratulations, you are one of the very few people that can. If you’re currently touching your knees (or thighs), you’re like the overwhelming majority of people-inflexible and primed for injury.
Of course, ... Read More
Suffering from depression is one of the most isolating things in the world. It can leave you paralyzed with misery, unable to explain to anyone why you feel that way and why it isn’t as simple as getting “your mind right”.
While clinical and serious depression will likely require therapy and ... Read More
Running sounds too intimidating? Get started , because anybody can run!
Have you ever heard the saying "I have never seen a runner smile while they are running”? This is most people's mentality when presented with the opportunity to take a long jog. The burning of your lungs and legs often ... Read More
Exercise trends: what’s fad and what’s fab?
It seems like every day brings with it a new exercise or diet trend. While it’s great that fitness and health has become so popular, it does pose the problem of differentiating between what’s a load of bull and what’s actually worth incorporating into ... Read More