Getting great sleep is essential to performing our best. We have more energy, patience and peace plus better focus, concentration and comprehension when we are well rested. Whether from work, school, or life in general, stress and anxiety can affect our sleep and make it harder to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take […]
Ladies (and gents), is there anything that’s as stubborn as stomach fat? If your answer is no, you probably haven’t tried some of these exercises to lose fat. Across the globe, about two billion people are overweight. That’s nearly a third of the world population. Obesity comes with negative health effects such as cardiovascular diseases and […]
Recently I stopped by the Oranjezicht City Farm Market, which is on Granger Bay Blvd, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town. It has quite a nifty setup with a lot of cool stuff for sale. There are also various food stalls selling ready made food goods, ranging from samoosas to chocolate brownies, to Indian curries and gourmet […]
The Game Changes is a new plant based documentary, produced by a number of big celebrities such as James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic and Chris Paul, and directed by Louie Psihoyos, who also directed the incredible documentary, The Cove. The movie trailer just released and it sure looks to be a real ‘Game […]
Contrary to what many people think, it’s possible to get fit and stay fit without too much sacrifice. Fit people know best that it isn’t about how much things we give up – it’s about finding balance and sticking to it with minor positive changes. If your goal is to get in shape and stay […]
How can a blood-pumping, heart-racing activity like running possibly be meditative? We tend to think of meditation as a still activity, usually performed in a lying position, sedentary at most. The less you move, the more relaxed and mentally present you are, right? Meditation is a state of mindfulness, conscious living in the present moment […]
The keto diet is a low carbohydrate, high fat diet. The diet encourages the body to burn fats rather than carbs and in doing so entices the body to lose weight. Though originally formulated for medical reasons, the diet has found favor among those looking to lose weight and get lean in recent times. There […]
If you are looking for an affordable fitness tracker that covers all the basics when it comes to tracking activities and being a smartwatch, you need to check out the Xiaomi Mi Band 3. I have been a fan of most of the Xiaomi products since they started a few years ago as they provide […]
The biggest question vegans or vegetarians get is, “Where do you get your protein from?”. Well now imagine being a bodybuilder and being vegan, that question must come around so much more! Thank goodness for the internet though, as answers to these sorts of questions and ‘myths’ have been made so much more accessible to […]
Approximately 49% of American adults are trying to lose weight according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Centre for Health Statistics (NCHS). While there is no shortage of diets, pills, and potions that ‘promise’ to deliver the desired results, a common vitamin supplement may be a simple yet effective solution […]
