It is not unusual for a beginner to pick up a fitness programme and quit shortly after from being 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. Stick […]
Everyone knows that weight training increases strength lean muscle mass, but here are some other interesting benefits that regular gym training will offer too: 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. […]
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 daly, you will be interested to know that a calorie is not just a calorie. In fact, calories from different sources have differing nutritional value. For example, a gram of alcohol has 7 kcal but it is considered an ‘empty’ source of calories as it does […]
