One of the biggest concerns for me, ironically, whilst working in the fitness industry, is actually eating on time, and getting proper & balanced nutrition into my system. Let’s face it, I’m ridiculously busy, running around and looking after my family’s needs first, especially my 2.5 year old, I’m left with little time for myself. […]
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How to achieve ‘functional fitness’ in middle age without injuring yourself
The 40’s might be the new 20’s but let’s face it, middle aged is as middle age gets. These days, it’s all about getting fit without killing myself in the process. As I enter my mid 40’s I find high impact sport choices, giving way to shorter more effective workouts. Now, “Functional fitness” is the […]
Favourite Abs Workout with Dumbells
And it goes.. something like this! Russian twists – 3×20 Take a pair of dumbbells (as heavy as you can go) in a double grip and sit down on the floor while keeping the knees bent at a 90 degree angle and feet off the floor for added difficulty. Set yourself back so that the […]
Fire up that Core! Best floor exercises…
People think that when you say CORE, you mean the abs. But really, it’s not just the abs, that make up the core. The core makes up nearly half the body and includes all muscles that attach to the pelvis and spine. Run, jump, twist, bend, or brace, and those muscles must fire in concert. […]
3 Exercises to get the Perfect Butt
After giving birth one of the things that headed south, was my butt! So, in order to give my husband something nice to look at, I decided to take matters into my own hands and do these exercises every single day, twice a day, till I got back my round butt. It worked! Here they […]
5 Ways to Keep Your Metabolism High while Traveling
Travels are on the cards one again, and with it comes a lot of eating! Here are 5 Ways to Keep Your Metabolism High while Traveling… 1. Swim If a gym is not available, just swim. It’s just as effective as running and it actually give your body a chance to heal and to do something […]
How to burn Fat during the holiday season
First of all, less is best, where fat burning is concerned. Eat Less of the bad Fats. Workout Less. You heard right. Less, not more. Working harder in a shorter period of time, not only flays fat, but reconditions the body and fires up its metabolism. It’s pointless running or doing cardio for hours when […]
10 Things about Marathon Running – an Interview with Marcus Lai
We talk to Marcus Lai, an avid runner and marathoner, about what goes on behind the psyche of a 42KM finisher, and what it takes to get across the finish line. He gives us some insights into his training and also advice for young aspiring marathoners out there. 1.) What do you find to […]
5 amazing benefits of kickboxing for ladies!
Here’s why Kick boxing can flay that final tiny weeny bit of love handle of body fat, that other cardio activities cannot… 1. Metabolism through the roof! The cardio-conditioning element of kickboxing is one of the most effective ways to burn fat-especially that stubborn belly fat that’s associated with an increased risk of heart disease, […]
Marathon done & Dusted – the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon
19 March 2017 marked the 32nd edition of the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, and I was one of the privileged persons selected by Skechers to run it. Nearly 24,000 participants from all 50 states and 63 countries participated in the race. We had a welcome reception where we met international runners as well as […]