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
Tag: Weight management
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
No-Fuss Healthy Breakfast
Overnight oats is one of the staples in our household, not just because it tastes absolutely delicious and is packed with goodness, but also the convenience of grabbing your ready-made breakfast when you have a busy morning is just unbeatable.
A lot of meals tend to not be “as ... 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
You can be the best built person in the world, but if your
powerhouse is not strong, you can struggle physically with daily activities and risk not being properly aligned.
Your powerhouse is your core, which consists of the muscles of the abdomen, lower back, and hips. When your powerhouse is weak, ... Read More
Whether you are a Fit & Health Conscious Mommy looking for healthy lunchbox & snack ideas for the kiddies, or a working professional, wanting a quick-to-make and waistline friendly snack (that does not taste like cardboard ;) ) - these Banana Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins are ideal. We always say ... Read More
Ask a room full of people what sort of cardiovascular training you should be doing, and you will invariably start an argument. The two approaches have each garnered such a passionate following that it’s very difficult to decide which is better. However, by understanding each better (advantages, disadvantages, etc.) and ... Read More
The benefits of cardiovascular training are not only physical, but mental as well.
Laura Jones (Polokwane Trainer). Specialising in weight loss and weight management.
Jacques van Rooyen (JHB South Trainer). Specialises in functional training, sports conditioning, plyometrics as well as strength and endurance...