The first and probably most important thing, during exercise when you are pregnant, is that you should not exhaust yourself. As your pregnancy progresses, or your doctor tells you slow down, you should. The rule of thumb is that you should still be able to have a conversation while exercising and if…
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Elderly people are not often able to handle aerobic exercises on a regular basis because they don’t have the stamina they once did. This loss of stamina is caused by a decrease in the efficiency of the respiratory system and also a decrease in their muscle mass. This being said,…
Read MoreSometimes, people can diet, work out and track their calories and do everything right but still not succeed at losing weight. Usually, when someone seems to be doing the right things but not making progress, a list of possible reasons that can lead to not losing the weight that is…
Read MoreNo matter what time of the year it is, it is always a good time to train your shoulders. But the question that always comes to mind is how do I get perfectly capped deltoids? Here are some exercises to target that V-line in your medial deltoids. Seated lateral dumbbell raises…
Read MoreDiabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease which is characterised by high blood sugar levels for a long period of time. This condition is cause by either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the body cells not responding correctly to the insulin produced. There are three main kinds of diabetes…
Read MoreAsk any professional personal trainer and they’ll tell you that one of the most common injuries at the gym is a shoulder injury. The thing is, most of these shoulder injuries are sustained while performing non-shoulder exercises because we don’t have well-balanced deltoids. As it turns out, most of us are…
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If you are serious about fat burning, first make time in your daily schedule for proper nutrition. People often tend to try and lose weight by only doing intense metabolic resistance training and high intensity interval training (HITT). The key is to switch consistently between different strategies. Keep the following…
Read MoreStaying fit and healthy is a year-round commitment. Unfortunately, that seems to wane around this time of year… Guest author, Mariska du Plessis – of mariskafit.com – shares her top tips to staying in shape this silly season. Let’s be honest, we tend to let go a bit and pick up…
Read MoreIf you are looking for the perfect physique then you should never neglect leg development. The common mistake people make – against the advice of many a personal trainer – is to skip leg day. This will lead your legs to be behind the rest of your upper body in…
Read MoreNutritionists all know that protein is an essential macronutrient – more so for those of us who are active and athletic. After all, it is the macronutrient building block that our bodies need to build muscles, among other things. Plus, if you’re practising good nutrition principles to prevent weight gain…
Read MoreYour triceps are elegant machines in their own right. It’s a group of three muscles, which connect your arm to your body, and which allow you to push with your hands and extend your elbows. But the reason we’re so dedicated to the tricep is that it’s one of the most…
Read MoreParenting is one of the most challenging forms of Yoga. Sound strange? Well let’s look at it for a moment: We are required to be healthy and strong, both in body, mind and temperament. We are expected to be loving and kind, and to practice no harm. We have to…
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