A KARATE student thought she was just sore after an intense class – only to discover it was a deadly condition breaking down her muscles and turning her pee into ‘COLA’. Gemma Underwood, 41, was left in hospital for five days where she was put on IV fluid and had a catheter fitted after she…
Are you falling short on fitness? According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults should aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and two days of muscle strengthening a week — yet only a scant one-quarter of American adults are meeting that minimum. While it’s clear that we should move more, experts suggest that…
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…
“Move more and sit less.” You may be familiar with this refrain, the Department of Health and Human Services’ condensed counsel for improving your health and reducing your risk of chronic disease. Existing research has tied sedentary behavior to a slew of health problems in both children and adults, from obesity and poor sleep to…
