Going from ‘ugly to supermodel’ in just a year is within the reach of any man, according to an online video guide. The clip, which has been viewed almost 150,000 times, has forensically broken down the simple three steps reportedly used by social media influencer Baby Stickley. Stickley, now 19, has amassed 17million followers across…
When we’re short on time and energy it can be tempting to skip a workout, but even a quick session, sometimes called an exercise snack, can be beneficial. When I’m really not in the mood to train, I often find that once I get started, I feel energised and end up exercising for longer than…
Ah, the gym. You either love it or really hate it. Regardless of your allegiance, when you’re in the gym and see other members, do you ever wonder what their personal goals are? Why do they show up every day? Or better yet, why are you there? For years, we’ve been told that the key…
Fitness is an achievable feat if done the right way, especially during the festive season when all you see are delicious sweets around you. To give you the right motivation to do so, actress Triptii Dimri recently showcased her commitment to both fitness and food indulgence through her social media posts. The 31-year-old Bad Newz…
Adipocytes. 3d rendered close-up illustration of human fat cells. (Image by Olga Zinkevych on Shutterstock) Mouse model study shows how brown fat could improve exercise performance and extend one’s lifespan In a nutshell Brown fat, unlike white fat, burns calories and can boost exercise performance by improving blood flow to muscles during physical activity Mice…
When you come home from a run or a sweaty gym session, do you immediately fling your clothes into the washing machine for a hot cycle? Or do you leave them on a chair (or the floordrobe) so you can wear them again tomorrow? Earlier this year, the French government caused a stir with advice…
Actor Aamir Khan inspires many, showing that with dedication and hard work, it’s possible to maintain a fit and healthy physique at any age. The actor, who turned 60 on March 14, has been following a dynamic workout regime that involves a variety of fitness programs focused on discipline and consistency. In fact, in an…
At my first class, we sang Barbara “Happy Birthday”. She was turning 80, doing fly-kicks underwater with the rest of us – and I’m almost certain she was not the only Barbara present. That’s the main demographic for aqua aerobics at the Manly’s Andrew Boy Charlton aquatic centre in Sydney: women born in the era…
(Here’s how low-intensity training transforms your body.) In fact, persistent cortisol elevation is more often linked to inadequate nutrition than to workout intensity itself. Those on chronically low-carbohydrate or low-calorie diets may experience prolonged cortisol elevations, Duclos says. When the body chronically lacks fuel, it compensates by releasing more cortisol to break down fat, muscle,…
Charlotte Metcalfe still lives with the effects today The incident changed Charlotte’s life in an instant(Image: Charlotte Metcalfe) A powerlifter who suffered a serious brain bleed just weeks before a major competition went on to win a silver medal – despite the life-threatening risks. Charlotte Metcalfe is no stranger to sporting injuries, having suffered nine…
