GUEST POST: A bit of stress can fire us up – raising adrenaline levels and a desire to succeed. But chronic stress can lead to persistently high levels of the hormone cortisol, which appears to play a role in obesity and the pattern of fat deposition around the middle. This beer belly, paunch or[Read More]
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Getting Fit For Free!
It’s late January and the happy holidays and festive frivolities are a distant memory. Add to this the short days and lack of natural sunlight and it’s not difficult to see why many of us are feeling a tad down and motivation has hit its annual low. But, never fear, the ‘miracle’ cure is[Read More]
Exercise – Looking To Kick It Up A Notch?
There are so many ways to keep fit and get active without the price tag of a gym membership. Even by making little changes, such as going out for an evening stroll instead of just sitting and watching TV can really help to improve fitness and stamina.
A Fitness Program: Starting from Scratch
GUEST POST By Jeanne Dunnewind, PT New to exercise? Or do you simply want to do more than your current couch-to-refrigerator workout program? Not sure how to go about it? Whether your goal is to run a 5k or to drop some extra pounds, you can be well on your way to achieving your goals,[Read More]
Enjoyable Exercise – How to Make Fitness Fun
GUEST FEATURE: Fitting exercise in between other commitments can seem difficult when life is so busy. And if we set our goals too high, it can be off-putting. Ironically, if exercise is seen purely as a means to an end, it can be harder to get off the sofa and get moving. Here[Read More]