Recently, for the first time in a long time, I was forced to overcome my lack of motivation. I wasn’t able to exercise properly due to injury, and I was dealing with a lot of emotional turmoil. What I realised was the only thing that was going to lift me up again, was myself and …
Movement without pain
The misconception of “feel the burn”, or “no pain no gain.” , are outdated concepts of human movement science. Delayed onset muscle soreness, also known as DOMS, occurs when the muscles experience stiffness and pain after a new exercise regime, increased weight used, and exercising for the first time in a while. It should only …
Healthy thinking and how to do it
Balanced Nutrition
Part 1: Know your sources, and trust your intuition Otherwise known as healthy eating, it’s not at all complicated and makes logical sense. Over decades there have been millions of fad diets, websites claiming to know what will make you lose 20 kg in 1 week, not to mention the great effect of social media …
Embracing life – Holistically
Holistic Health is one of those concepts being thrown around these days, and a lot of people don’t necessarily understand what it’s all about. The Institute for Holistic Health studies, defines it as being, “an approach to life that considers multi-dimensional aspects of wellness. It encourages individuals to recognize the whole person: physical, mental, emotional, …
Thinking back onto the last year, it’s easy to identify the negative stuff, look into the abyss of a life rather timidly lived. But NO! I won’t be doing that! I’ll be writing down 7 things that should make us all feel grateful each day. Waking up This is one we don’t think of. Living …
Five steps to a healthier body and mind
Being healthy isn’t a new concept, but the way you approach it can be. Being healthy is not following the correct diet and going to the gym 5 times a week. It’s about getting to know your own body, and finding unique ways in which your body reacts best. Step 1: Identify your Motivation Do …
Lose that belly fat, the right way
If you want results fast, this is not a post for you. So many people ask me how they can lose their belly fat. It’s pretty simple, nutrition, nutrition, nutrition, and some exercise. Now, if you run on the treadmill for 2 hours and put plastic wrap around your stomach, you will lose water weight, …
Get ready to live
I’ve found myself in such a rut theses days trying to figure my life out, thinking what the next steps are. Just freaking myself out a little. I think most/all people go through stages like this. I thought to myself, how on earth will I continue with the way I’m living right now? Negativity started …
If Exercise is boring to you… Change the way you do it
As of recently I have been reading a lot about training programs and how they are designed. I have heard so many people saying that they don't gym, because it's boring. Well to you I say.. Anything can be boring if you don't spice it up. I know many of you get your training programs …
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