Endorphins: The Pleasure of Exercise!

When you exercise endorphins are released in the body, It’s amazing how much better people feel after exercising. This greatly improves the person’s mood and can be a great counter to depression. How does this amazing process take place – just what is the connection between endorphins and exercise? The endorphins released during exercise reduce…

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Men Vs Women’s Strength Training Programs

Is it necessary to have a different strength training program for men and women? A couple of decades ago we learnt that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. While this may be true when it comes to our emotional and psychological make-ups, from a purely anatomical vantage we are remarkably similar. So,…

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10 Reasons To Eat Good Fats

Did you know that there are such things as good fats? Take in the wrong type of fat and you’ll end up with clogged arteries, too much weight on your frame and a predisposition for all manner of life restricting conditions. Conversely, a healthy dose of the good fats will promote joint strength, support muscle…

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Just What is the Best Time to Exercise?

Morning, afternoon or night – just what is the best time to exercise? Does it even matter, so long as you get it done at some stage of the day? Is there any real science suggesting that a specific time of day is going to make your training more productive? Let’s investigate: The Best Time…

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Healthy Desserts – They Do Exist!

Do Healthy Desserts exist? It’s the most challenging part of the day – the mid evening when you’re relaxing after a hectic day at the office. Dinner’s done, the TV’s on and the couch awaits. That means only one thing . . . It’s dessert time. For many of us that means ice cream, rich…

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Time Poor Ways to Make Smart Food Choices

It’s fast paced world, and it seems we have forgotten how to make smart food choices. In order to meet our commitments, fulfil our obligations and get through our workload many of us have become time poor – we just don’t have any to spare. For a lot of people that means that their body takes a back seat.…

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Why A Healthy Breakfast Is Important

Your day starts early, and you try to think of a healthy breakfast. It’s a constant rush, your mind racing ahead of your body with no time to rest. You don’t have time for the simple pleasures – coffee with friends, reading a magazine, taking a break. But there’s one thing that you absolutely, categorically…

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6 Ways To Beat The Afternoon Slump

Do you get the  afternoon slump? It usually hits at about 2:30pm. Your eyes get very heavy, your concentration goes out the window and all you can think about is taking a snooze. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. In fact, the afternoon slump results in billions of dollars in lost productivity every year. And…

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Meal Prep Hacks: Save Time in the Kitchen

Getting the food from the kitchen and onto the plate can be an ordeal – especially when you’ve just come in from a hard day at work. It’s the hassle of prepping a real meal when your whole body just wants to relax that can unhinge even the most dedicated dieter. That’s why we’ve put…

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The Truth About Sugar Addiction

Do you have a sugar addiction? News about the obesity epidemic is all over the place. But what if we’ve been looking in the wrong direction for our solution? Rather than emphasising fat reduction in food, should we be turning our attention to the sugar epidemic? It’s time to reveal the bitter truth about our…

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