Give a present with a difference this Christmas
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
What presents are you giving away this Christmas? Is it the usual stuff like alcohol, chocolates, perfumes, jewellery? More of the same? We’ve got an alternative for you. We all know that exercise is beneficial for us, and being able to exercise with a private coach is the pinnacle of exercise luxury. If you have
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Reduce the death rate by 80% !!
Thursday, 10 May 2018
I recently came across a very interesting article that described a research study conducted in 1993 by McGinnis and Foege titled Actual Causes of Death in the United States. The two doctors looked into the factors that accounted for the leading chronic diseases of our times. The leading causes of death in America (and in
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The most effective ab exercises – study
Thursday, 10 May 2018
In recent years, a host of infomercial products and exercise videos have preyed on people’s desire for a toned midsection. And many avid exercisers are quick to share their own favorite recipes for abdominal success. But what is the best, most efficient route to tighter abs? A recent study conducted by the Biomechanics Lab at
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Antioxidants from supplements – Do they work?
Thursday, 10 May 2018
Cellular reactions within human tissues that involve oxygen may bring about the formation of highly reactive and unstable compounds referred to as free radicals. They characteristically feature a number of unpaired electrons which makes the atom or group of atoms interact with surrounding molecules in extremely short time periods of 10-9 to 10-12 seconds, creating
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Exercise changes your genes
Thursday, 10 May 2018
Have you ever looked at the bodies of athletes? They look different than normal bodies. Whether they are track athletes, gymnasts, footballers, tennis players or swimmers, their bodies are powerful, toned, strong and sexy and they radiate health, vigor and lots of sex appeal (except for some scrawny marathon runners maybe). Obviously, those bodies
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Effect of exercise on Type II diabetes
Wednesday, 09 May 2018
A large number of studies have shown that habitual physical activity reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, colon cancer and mortality from all causes. Physical activity also positively affects the metabolism of glucose in both healthy people and those suffering diabetes mellitus. In type 2 diabetes mellitus, regular aerobic physical activity is an
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Low-carb, low-fat? What’s better for weight-loss?
Friday, 07 August 2015
As a society, we are constantly bombarded with information from friends and media, that claim things like: Eating carbs after 6pm is bad for you Carbs make you fat Skipping breakfast lowers your metabolism and makes you fat I choose this brand of bread because it’s low-fat. Well, the truth is that carbs as such
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What works better for weight-loss? Diet or Exercise?
Friday, 07 August 2015
What works better for weight-loss? Diet or Exercise? Which one of the two is more effective? Do I have to do them both, or can I do one of them only? The basic requirement for weight-loss: Energy deficit Weight-loss is based on energy (or calorie) deficit. That’s basically the difference between the calories you eat
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