SQUAT THRUST Benefits: Not only will this exercise give you a great cardio workout. It will work and sculpt your thighs too. It’s win win! How to do it: Begin in high plank position, with your body in a straight line from shoulders to ankles. Step your right foot forward toward your right hand. Quickly […]
Not only have these foods been given the title of ‘superfoods’, for their great nutritional value and overall benefit to health, but now it’s been discovered that they contain ingredients that actually aid in weight loss too. Below is a list of these superfoods, along with the ingredient that makes them super. Bell peppers The […]
Broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange. It has almost as much calcium as whole milk – and the calcium is better absorbed. It contains selenium, a mineral that has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-viral properties. Broccoli is a modest source of vitamin A and alpha-tocopherol vitamin E. It also has […]
BIRD DOG Benefits: This move strengthens and tones the stomach, sides of the stomach, hips and back. The emphasis on balance and alignment also helps with posture. How to do it: From all fours, reach your left arm forward at ear level and extend your right leg straight back at hip height. Imagine you are […]
Have you ever wonder if you are doing enough exercise? Are you confused by which intensity, frequency and type of activities you should be doing? Listed here are guidelines issued by The Department of Health, which outline the amount of exercise a typical person should aim for based on their age. Adults (19–64 years): Adults […]
Parsley is useful as a digestive aid. It helps to purify the blood and stimulate the bowels. Parsley is an anticarcinogen. It contains three times as much vitamin C as oranges, and twice as much iron as spinach. Parsley contains vitamin A and is a good source of copper and manganese.
SIDE-LYING LEG LIFTS Benefits: Strengthens and tones your outer thighs, glutes and quadriceps. How to do it: Lie on your right side, with your legs straight and your head supported by your left hand. Bend your right leg and place your left hand on the floor in front of you for support. Slowly lift your […]
The key to weight control is keeping energy intake (food) and energy output (physical activity) in balance. When you consume only as many calories as your body needs, your weight will usually remain constant. If you take in more calories than your body needs, you will put on excess fat. If you expend more energy […]
Radishes have antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. They are a member of the cabbage family. Radishes contain vitamin C, potassium and other trace minerals. Grown in Egypt since at least 2780 B.C., radishes were originally black.
INVISIBLE SKIPPING Benefits: Want the benefits of a great cardio move that will get your heart pumping, but don’t have the space for traditional skipping? Then forget the rope and just continue to rotate those arms while you’re jumping. How to do it: Stand with your feet close together, hands by your side. As you […]