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Having and setting goals are important for our mental health and wellbeing. While most people have heard of smart goals before, it is also important that goals are HARD.  Heartfelt The first requirement of a HARD goal is that it is Heartfelt. What does this mean? It means that the goal has to mean something […]

Human nature is such that we typically judge a persons level of health by their body size. But is this really a good indication? There seems to be logic behind this assumption. The smaller someone is, the less fat they are likely to carry. However over the years studies have continued to show that body

The words “health and fitness” go hand in hand, but only when used in this order. Try reversing them – fitness and health. It doesn’t sound quite right does it? There is a good reason behind the order of these words. It reflects the order in which they are developed. Before we develop and achieve

Almost every person who starts an exercise program to change their body shape wants a “toned” stomach area. Unfortunately most of us have been conditioned to associate our flat washboard stomach dream with sit-ups and crunches. Let’s explore why these exercises aren’t the best options for a toned or strong core. Before we start it

There are common names that we use to describe areas of a house or a unit such as a kitchen, bedroom and dining room. However one of the rooms in our dwellings seems to have been given a name that inaccurately reflects its purpose – the living room. Let’s picture a typical living room. A

Our bodies are an amazing collaboration of different parts that each have their unique functions. It is easy to think that a single exercise recipe (such as 3 x 10 repetitions) works for all parts, however to get the most out of exercise you need to make subtle variations in your programming to account for

Poor posture is often linked with conditions such as osteoporosis and can compromise heart and lung function. However one of the lesser known symptoms associated with poor posture is the development of a stitch during exercise. What do we know? Research into what causes some people to develop a stitch while exercising has ruled out

With the growing number of people who are classified as obese or overweight it is no wonder weight loss is such a popular topic. While there have been many attempts to develop a “magic pill” to lose weight, the simple tried and trusted methods of exercise and diet modification always prevail as the best methods.

When you read through the exercise guidelines, the recommendations almost always involve the words “moderate intensity”. But why is this the case? Let’s delve into what research has explored to shed some light into why moderate intensity exercise is best. Research throughout the years looking into the various aspects of exercise has helped to give

With the emergence of activity trackers such as the Fitbit, people have more and more access to information about their health. One of the more common questions that we get when people start an exercise program is what their heart rate should be.  Unfortunately the answer to this question is not a simple one. Like