The human body is designed for activity. However, given physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyles are on the rise many of us are probably not even aware of this. Technological advances have reduced the need for hard physical labour and consequently, we are more susc...
Pilates and Weight training is different but they are actually well matched and can complement each other. Pilates has a strong posture and stability focus and will teach you to feel and engage many muscles that you may have never connected to before. It's easy to go t...
You've let yourself go during the Christmas break or way before then!
It happens to the best of us. That moment when you realise that you’ve let yourself go, and you need to get back on track.
Your first thought is to go on a ‘diet’ but as quickly as that enters your mi...
Why is it that so many celebrities swear by Pilates?
Pilates enthusiasts claim it makes their bodies long and lean, improving muscle tone and lengthening the spine whilst giving a thorough and challenging workout.Others may assume it is a bit slow at times. So why is i...
Why are you still waiting for the right time to get fit?
You are busy and hectic. Your family member is sick. Your job is demanding. You are focused on planning a big life event. Your kids are pulling you in a million different directions and now is an emotional time.
It seems that many of our personal training programs are based around the need to compensate for over indulgence on thee weekend, or at festive times such as Easter and Christmas holidays. This is when things generally take a dive, but with guidance from your trainer...
Chocolate comes from plants, so it must be healthy, right? Wrong… it depends on what else is in the chocolate, and how close it is to the natural product. Choose the least processed chocolate, with the least milk solids, emulsifiers and added sugar. Chocolate is high i...
Any committed journey to weight loss can take all your determination and will, but it’s no secret the final 5 kilos can be a real challenge, even for the most dedicated!
With some focus and a plan of attack, you CAN shed those final kilos and reach your desired weigh...
This freezer friendly soup is great to make in batches and is best cooked using veggies at the freshest. It will flood your system with easily digestible nutrients along with the fiber you need to feed a healthy bacteria colony.
So I have trained all week in fact I have trained all month, my trainer thinks I am making fantastic progress, my output per session has doubled since I started but I am still craving carbs and everything in between!
A really important aspect of healthy eating is being...
