What is the fat burning zone?
Fitness watches and activity trackers are definitely helping people to train smarter. The majority of the trackers have three workout zones: Peak Zone: This zone is high-intensity exercise (85 to …
Stretching after a workout
Do I have to stretch after working out? Yes, you should put the time into stretching! After a workout most people want to get out of the gym or leave …
Wild rice, brown rice, white rice, black rice. What is the difference?
Wild Rice Wild rice is actually an aquatic grass and not a grain. The plant normally grows in shallow waters and it is only the flowering heads of the grass …
Caffeine and weight loss
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the World. Research has shown links between drinking coffee and an increase in metabolism, which can lead to weight loss. …
LISS Workouts
I am sure you have all heard of HITT (High intensity Interval training), but what on earth is LISS I hear you say? LISS (Low Intensity steady state) is cardio …
How to keep your New Years resolutions alive
It is that time of year when everyone has put their good intentions to the test and set their 2017 goals. We are into mid January now and some of …
How to avoid putting on those extra kilo’s this Christmas.
Don’t use the excuse, “I will start next year”, monitor your food and alcohol intake now and don’t put on those extra kilos over the holiday period. It is a …
Core strengthening
The terms “core” or “core strength” are some of the most common words heard around the gym or track. Many runners would think it desirable to have a strong core, …