Chances are, the majority of you reading this would wager that regular HIIT classes are more beneficial for weight loss than walking. We get it. An intense, max-effort session is surely going to do more for you than a gentle stroll around the park, right? Not necessarily, says leading sports and conditioning coach Andy Vincent….
Following on from a campaign that raised nearly US$350,000 from more than 2,000 backers, innovative fitness gear startup Zest Up – which brought us the first ropeless battle ropes – has fine-tuned its hit debut product and added two more levels to suit everyone from beginners to athletes. Now, I personally have a love-hate relationship…
To move healthily into our golden years, we need to look after our bodies in midlife. Unfortunately, many of us find that movement doesn’t come as easily as when we were under 40. “We lose some of our ability to play,” says Josh Silverman, head of education at Third Space health club in London. “Play”…
IT’S December and the festive season has officially begun. With four weeks left of the year, you might be tempted to pack your workout gear away and chuck your trainers into the dark abyss (the back of your wardrobe). 11 Olympian Sarah Lindsay with Pixie LottCredit: instagram/roarfitnessgirl Until January at least! But, staying fit and…
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – From dinner rolls and sweet potatoes to pumpkin pie and whipped cream, maintaining your fitness goals during the holidays can be challenging, but there are steps you can take to prevent extra weight gain. “Try to spread out your meals and not eat 3,000 calories at once. I know that…
‘There’s never been a gym out here. All our members are excited about it,’ says Goulais River Fitness Center co-owner Jessie Dickson The Goulais River Fitness Center officially opened its doors on Nov. 1. Owned by Brian and Jessie Dickson, the couple says the opening of the health club fills a need for Goulais…
I do a lot of Pilates, cycling and strength training but sitting down for long periods means I still experience tight hips. I am also hypermobile, which means I’m very flexible but my joints are also quite clicky so I’m always looking for ways to keep them strong and mobile. I’d heard that butterfly pose,…
ONTARIO — Harry Stickelman says Fleets Fitness Center is “by its members for its members.” The owner, professional powerlifter and certified trainer said many of Fleets’ customers rallied together to paint the walls, move equipment and prepare electricity in its new building. “Some members put in double-digit hours to help us get ready,” Stickelman said….
As winter starts to settle in the air, our will and zeal to stay active take a backseat! And why wouldn’t it be? With all the festivities, holiday celebrations around the corner, we are more focused on enjoying the good times, than sweating it out in the gym.However, as per a new study published in…
Electrolyte drinks, ibuprofen, a bagel overflowing with bacon, egg and cheese — everyone has their own way of nursing a hangover. There are also plenty of products that claim to make the experience less miserable, with little evidence to support them. But what about exercise? Some people swear that a workout can help cure, or…
