There is always a reason that we can come up with for not getting ourselves fitter or healthier. Not enough time. Not enough money. It’s the wrong weather. I’ve got to do something first. I would if *insert excuse here* The bottom line is that you need to put your health first. What… Read More
It was late into 2015 that I got fed up with being fat and decided to do something about my weight. My wake-up call that I needed to do something about my health came when my fit, healthy brother was diagnosed with leukaemia. He could undergo the most aggressive treatment available precisely because his body… Read More
What are your current fitness goals for the long, medium and short term? What do you wish to achieve on your quest for health and fitness? How are you going to achieve your goals and what barriers do you expect to come across along the way? Asking yourself these questions and regularly reviewing your answers… Read More
For health-conscious parents, eating and drinking the right foods and beverages is a priority. They know three things will help keep their family healthy. They are staying active, eating healthy foods, and drinking plenty of water. However, just because something sounds healthy or is advertised as such, doesn’t mean it is. Here are seven foods… Read More
Strength training is also known as resistance training and is a blend of physical activities. These activities include aerobic, anaerobic, stability, and flexibility exercises that aim to build your muscles and improve endurance levels. Incorporating strength exercises in your training as a runner helps you develop an explosive power, which is essential for long… Read More
When you need to lose weight on a busy schedule, the first thing to do is to stop trying for absolutes. Leading a perfectly healthy lifestyle with an hour at a gym daily and all your meals home-cooked to healthy perfection won’t happen. And you don’t need it to happen in order to get… Read More