Every day we spend a certain amount of time walking around, whether we are working, taking MRT trains or buses. I believe everyone has experienced before what it feels like wearing a shoe that doesn’t fit you. Size is just one of the factors in choosing the right footwear. Another factor is choosing the right design […]
Couch potatoes beware: exercise may not be enough to overcome the adverse effects of prolonged sitting. Getting 4 or more hours a day of leisure TV time significantly raises the risk of mortality or coronary problems, according to the researchers from department of epidemiology and public health at University College London. After combining survey information […]
Our lives are filled with decisions, and we make decisions every day, many of which are related to FOOD. Just as insignificant as one single choice may seem, when made over and over, it can have a major impact on your health and your life. Our Fitness Tips & Articles covers the decisions that we […]
It is not unusual for a beginner to pick up a fitness programme and quit shortly after because they are unable to tolerate the soreness and ache that develops after. The soreness that comes with training is perfectly normal and your body will need some time to adapt to the stresses of a fitness programme. […]
Everyone knows that weight training increases strength lean muscle mass, but here are some other interesting benefits that regular gym training will offer: Weight training reduces blood-glucose levels, body weight and improves insulin sensitivity. These factors contribute to the occurrence of diabetes and can be reduced with as little as 4 months of training. Just […]
Meal skipping does not aid you in your quest for weight loss! Initially, you may lose some weight but your body catches on quickly by going into ‘starvation mode’. To compensate for the lack of energy intake, the body will decrease its basal metabolic rate; meaning that your ability to burn fat is decreased. In […]
If you are mindful about the calories you consume daily, you will be interested to know that a calorie is not just a calorie. In fact, calories from different sources have different nutritional value. For example, a gram of alcohol has 7 kcal but it is considered an ‘empty’ source of calorie as it does […]
