May 13, 2013

RUN FOR INSPIRATION.

Did you know that a simple jog could inspire you? Research has shown that aerobic exercise can help to boost your creativity and keeps it firing for up to two hours after too. So, if you’re in need of a light-bulb moment, put on those trainers and get out there!

May 9, 2013

DON’T SKIP THE WARM-UP.

You may think you’re saving time, but you’re actually just compromising the first 5 to 10 minutes of your workout. Your body needs to warm up so that blood flow increases, the nervous system wakes up, and the body starts to use energy and oxygen more efficiently. This helps every step feel less of a […]

May 6, 2013

SHOULD YOU EAT BEFORE A WORKOUT?

Until recently, it was believed that exercising on an empty stomach will burn more fat. However, it is now recommended that having a 150-calorie jump-start meal an hour or two before your workout is more effective for weight loss. The latest research in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism found that exercisers […]

May 2, 2013

NO MORE CELLULITE!

Cellulite is the number one beauty concern for most women. It occurs when pockets of fat are trapped in the layer of connective tissue under the skin, causing a dimpled effect on the thighs, buttocks and tummy. A common myth is that cellulite is linked to obesity, but lean women can have it too. Cellulite […]

April 29, 2013

SUPERFOODS FOR BRIDES-TO-BE.

Increasing your exercise levels to help you shape up before your special day is fantastic, but it really is only half the story. In order to look healthy on the outside, as well as feel healthy on the inside, you need to feed your body with the nutrients it requires. To help maintain a lower […]

April 25, 2013

STAND TALL TO IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE.

Good posture is probably the world’s simplest beauty secret. It makes you instantly look taller and slimmer. Just think of the elegance that ballet dancers embody. Your movements become easier and more graceful and your clothes hang better. You take in more oxygen, improving your skin and creating a wealth of new energy. The perfect […]

April 18, 2013

FIZZLE OUT THOSE FIZZY DRINKS – PART 2.

Last month I wrote a blog highlighting the link between fizzy drinks and increased risk of strokes in women. This month I am the bearer of yet more bad news for these soft drinks. According to new research in America, downing 4 cans of diet fizzy drinks can raise the risk of depression by 30%. […]

April 12, 2013

Q. WILL CUTTING CARBS HELP ME LOSE WEIGHT?

A. To begin with, cutting out carbohydrates will help you to shed the pounds, but you’ll be losing water rather than fat and as soon as you start eating carbs again, the weight will pile back on. Cutting out any food group is never a good idea, so opt for better sources of carbs, such […]