Fab mangos we picked up over the weekend. Sometimes, after a run or a hard workout, all I want to eat are Mangos. Somehow my body just knows what I need – not dry, hard, food, but rather plump, juicy, succulent and nutritious Mango. And did you know that one medium-sized mango contains 100 calories, […]
So, second week in Emilia Romagna Italy, and I am exploring all sorts of new and cool things to do in terms of fitness. Apart from running my way around Bologna and Reggio Emilia, an invite arrived, to work out at a state of the art gym, just an hour from Bologna. I am of […]
I am in Italy on Holiday.. in the region of Emilia Romagna. Really the best place for any foodie on earth. Unfortunately this also means a whole load of carbo loading, and that’s why I really need to run and work out on holiday. I like to call this one the “Burn that Pasta Belly” […]
Here’s my 25 Day Plank Challenge.. anyone care to join me..? Starting today, the 1st of June! 🙂 Feel free to add the Bosu Ball, for added difficulty. (Follow us on Instagram for Inspiration and Short workout tips that are FUN and EASY to do! Instagram : @cikipedia) Day 1 – 20 seconds Day 2 – […]
7 Thing Happy Healthy People Do in The Mornings.. 1. Go for a quick 30 minute workout It can be biking, running, swimming, yoga stretching or even walking. It’s a great way to get them “happy” hormones or endorphins surging thru your veins, first thing in the morning. 2. Drink A Glass Of Water As […]
No longer a spring chicken. Some days these words mean very little. But some days, you feel the full brunt of it. Well working out in your 20’s or 30’s isn’t anything like working out in our 40’s. And by working out, I mean hard. So ask yourself.. are back to back classes at the gym now […]
It always surprises me, what bad flak whole grains get… discouraging folks to ingest gluten like it’s radioactive crap.. especially if you happen to NOT be gluten intolerant. I mean, do folks actually know what amazing nutrition they are cutting from their diet, if they omit whole grains? Just because it is a hot trend […]
This morning’s run on Kiara hill, followed by this Abs shredder called the Knee Up Twist.. It’s great for your core too. Enjoy! 1. Set up in full plank position with your hands underneath your shoulders and legs long. Pull your right knee in to your nose (make sure you pull your abdominals up and […]
It’s cheap. It’s effective. It doesn’t take much! Good news. One of the best sort of workouts that I like best, has gained so much popularity that it is now, 2015’s top fitness trend! Body-weight training actually beat last year’s top work out – HIIT ( high-intensity interval training) [reference : American College of Sports Medicine] Body-weight […]
Word is out. The more you sleep, the better the sex. And this is not an arbitrary statement.. a study called the *The Impact of Sleep on Female Sexual Response and Behavior; Kalmbach et.al. published in the Journal The Journal of Sexual Medicine (16 MAR 2015) documents their findings. This study looked at the role of sleep in […]
