Before your next workout, make sure you know which fitness facts are on the money, and which myths should be completely ignored. Our personal trainers weigh in on the biggest fitness myths here. Cardio is the Fastest Way to Lose Weight We see a lot of people who are on a mission to lose weight head...
It is becoming increasingly evident that as a society, we are perhaps making lifestyle decisions based on societal pressures rather than focusing on more important reasons to eat healthy and exercise, such as creating good habits, having a positive outlook and protecting our mental and emotional hea...
Working out and working up a sweat go hand-in-hand. But perspiration is about much more than keeping cool. According to Dr Vybarr Cregan-Reid it also sets humans apart from other animals, and has helped us climb to the top of the evolutionary ladder. MARGO WHITE: Why do we sweat? DR VYBARR CREGAN-RE...
Not all calories are created equal. Your body processes calories from certain foods differently, depending on whether or not the food (and its ingredients) are nutrient-rich or nutrient-poor. Kelly Hogan, a clinical nutrition and wellness manager at Mount Sinai’s Dubin Breast Cancer c...
It is important to realise that even a small amount of physical activity is better than none. If you currently do no physical activity, start by doing some, and gradually build up to the recommended amount. The current Australian Physical Activity Guidelines recommends that each week adults should a...
