Overuse of Cardio for Weight Loss Along with increasing confidence levels and overall wellbeing, most people come to the gym to lose weight and improve their physique. But for those trying to lose weight, the most common approach we see is people jumping on the treadmill or bike for an hour. While t...
Working out and working up a sweat go hand-in-hand. But perspiration is about much more than keeping cool. According to Dr Vybarr Cregan-Reid it also sets humans apart from other animals, and has helped us climb to the top of the evolutionary ladder. MARGO WHITE: Why do we sweat? DR VYBARR CREGAN-RE...
How many times have women been deterred from lifting weights or strength training because of the misconception that they will end up “bulky” or “massive”? There are actually many benefits to women having a strength training routine as part of their exercise schedule. Increasing and maintaining adeq...
Both sleep and exercise are very important parts of a healthy routine – however, there are times when you’ll ask yourself whether more sleep is better than a workout, especially if you’re exhausted. As it turns out, there’s no clear-cut answer, but sleep does take priority in a lot of cases. Here ar...
Group training classes are an awesome way to amp up your fitness, stay motivated, socialise and get the most out of a workout – but there are unspoken rules you may be breaking without even realising! 1. Always be on time for classes Aim to arrive at your class at least 5 minutes early. That...
