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16
Mar

Top 5 Benefits of Pilates

16 March 2021
Pilates is a mode of exercise largely inspired by yoga. It is composed of about 500+ exercises that are intended to stretch and strengthen musculature throughout a balanced body. While Pilates offers a host of health benefits, it’s not only limited to the physical ones. Much like yoga, it also provides mental and meditative benefits!...
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15
Mar

HIIT: High-Intensity Interval Training – “The Fat Killer”

15 March 2021
If you’re looking to get sweaty and burn some serious calories, this type of training is for you! HIIT has been shown to provide a variety of benefits, however, its most notable is weight loss. The best part? It’s super convenient. All you need is 10-30 minutes a day! So, what does HIIT stand for?...
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13
Mar

Good Fats vs. Bad Fats

13 March 2021
What You Should Know About Dietary Fats While many assume that fat makes you fat, or that fat is “unhealthy”, this couldn’t be further from the truth. However, there is an important distinction that must be made in order to understand what types of fat are good for you, and what fats aren’t… First, what...
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11
Mar

THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR SOCIAL NETWORK WHEN LOSING WEIGHT.

11 March 2021
Having a reliable and supportive social network during a phase of weight loss can prove to be extremely helpful and beneficial, not only for your results but for your mental well-being. In this case, the definition of a social network can hold several meanings. Whether it’s a support group, friends or family, or a true...
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10
Mar

TIPS TO BETTER SLEEP: THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP

10 March 2021
While many consider fitness and nutrition to be the two-headed dragon when it comes to peak health and performance, we tend to forget about the third – sleep. A quality sleeping regimen is of the utmost important, if not more important than consistent exercise and proper nutrition. Without a good night’s rest, you immediately increase...
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10
Mar

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T AVOID STRENGTH TRAINING WHILE LOSING WEIGHT

10 March 2021
There is a huge misconception that you shouldn’t lift weights when going through a weight loss phase. Not only is it believed to stunt your results, but it’s actually thought to be counterproductive. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Let’s get informed: Strength training/weight lifting can be greatly beneficial for fat loss. Why? Because...
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12
Feb

DO YOU NEED TO DETOX?

12 February 2021
If you’re feeling a bit sluggish or looking to kickstart your journey to better health, you’ve likely come across any number of quick-fix detox or cleansing programs that promise to restore vitality. Such programs can claim to cleanse your whole body or specific organs. They commonly consist of a highly restrictive diet, with a possible array of supplements....
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12
Feb

TOP 5 NUTRITION MYTHS OF 2021

12 February 2021
Myth 1. Carbs are bad for you For decades, fat was the enemy, but today, there’s a new scapegoat: carbs. Vilifying carbs and insulin seems to get more popular by the year. Many people believe that the popular glycemic index and the lesser-known insulin index rank foods by their “unhealthiness”. Yet the available research shows that low-glycemic diets, when...
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13
Jan

HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED AND ACTIVE DURING LOCKDOWN.

13 January 2021
We are now in the third lockdown and many of us are struggling to stay fit and healthy. Parents are now having to home school their children whilst working a full time job and with gyms being shut many people are struggling to stay motivated and active. Sometimes, there are things in life we just...
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