Metabolism. It's the set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of living organisms. It's such a big concept that it's understandable to feel as if it's beyond your control. But that's not true! Certain foods can increase your metabolism. The higher your metabolism, the more calories you burn and the easier it is to maintain your weight or get
Almost every one of us suffers from some degree of stress and anxiety from time to time (or maybe even all the time). Practising a few simple yoga postures daily can help alleviate that stress and accompanying fatigue by helping to regulate blood flow to all body parts, especially the nervous system, and by expanding the breath, relieving built up
They may not be the biggest or the strongest muscle group in your body, but your biceps are arguably the best "show" muscles. Functionally, the biceps muscle is pretty straightforward it flexes the elbow. These days, we don't just want our biceps to work, we want them to represent! Today, there is a dizzying number of exercises to bring out
Your holiday day is upon you and I know many of you are getting ready for a day of fun and memories. I also know that many of you are like me and enjoy squeezing in a workout along with your holiday fun. I have pulled together some bodyweight workouts that you can do with no equipment, so that whether
Yes, you can have a strong midsection with rocking abs,but it’s going to take more than crunches to get it. While the crunch may be a classic exercise, it targets only a single muscle group, when your core is made up of at least four different muscle groups. Since the core is typically required during dynamic movements, it should be
I love flapjacks, but shop-bought ones are often laden with huge amounts of refined sugar, bad fats and contain paltry portions of nuts and seeds. Here is a simple, quick no-bake recipe which is much tastier, healthier and crammed with goodness. You wont want shop-bought anymore after tasting these! I love to make a batch on Sunday and chill them in the fridge
Getting in shape has never been easier. The Paleo diet for weight loss is simple to follow and could help you shed some pounds. That’s where the Paleo weight loss meal plan comes into play. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know to follow the diet correctly, including 4 expert tips to help you out! Planning out your
The oblique muscles run along the sides of your stomach and are an important piece of the core. If your obliques are weak or just not working as well as they should, it can cause other areas to compensate when you're twisting or turning your body. Of course, you should be incorporating some rotational exercises into your overall routine, but doing
By fusing the latest science with a bit of hard graft, your core will be stronger and more defined in time for the swim-shorts season. For your first workout, you’re working one side of your body at a time. Not only will this make you look cool on the gym floor, but it will also activate your core and obliques
Why not spend some time working on your upper body? Finding the best chest and tricep workout for you means that you can really attack those muscle groups and enhance your physique. First of all, let’s talk about what a chest and tricep workout is. This is a routine that is comprised of exercises which target your tricep or chest
