If you’re looking for an intense group workout, with great instructors and all with a cool vibe, then you need to get down to Hout Bay and give one of the classes at Thrive fitness a try! I recently tried the ‘turf’ class with a couple of friends, and it was nothing short of intense, […]
Having acne is a common problem for many people. If you suffer from acne, you may be familiar with the frustration of trying to find a solution that works. And you’re not alone. Acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S., with 50 million people affected. With so many people affected, there are […]
Best known as the primary ingredient used in curries, turmeric also provides a significant number of health benefits. In the section below, Jo Lewin outlines some of the primary benefits of this popular spice. On a side note: Within the fitness industry, it is a common misconception that in order to lose fat you need […]
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 […]
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 […]
