Why is Eating Protein Important?
Increase the protein and reduce the carbs – this is what we keep hearing. But what really happens when we do that? To understand how protein rich products benefit us we need to know what protein is and why we…
What Are Good Fats?
By the end of 1940s research emerged that seemed to link foods with saturated fats, like eggs and red meat, to coronary heart disease. By the 1960s saturated fats were the devil’s food, and with the birth of low fat…
What is Clean Eating?
Clean eating seems to be the latest buzz phrase in a number of celebrities vocabulary, but what does it actually mean and how is it good for the body? The concept is deceptively simple. Instead of the main focus being…
The Best Exercises for Toned Legs
The bad news is the bum and thighs are primary fat-storage areas for women. They are the hardest areas to lose fat from, so women wanting to tone their legs may need to incorporate more cardio activities. The good news…
Is Bootcamp Worth It?
It’s about the money honey Let’s just get that uncomfortable topic out there: money. When it comes to making a decision about investing in personal fitness, people look at Bootcamp prices and think, ‘I could get a gym membership for…
How to Stay Motivated to Lose Weight
Motivation is definitely the key to losing weight, but it can seem like the hardest thing in the world whether it be finding the motivation to get started or having the motivation not to give up. Why Do You Want…
Do Fat Burners Work?
Everyone wants a fast way to lose weight – don’t they? Miracle solutions to weight loss without the deprivation and hard work? Yes please!! Sorry – not exactly. Although fat burners are supplements that contain ingredients that claim to give…
What is an Alkaline Diet?
Although endorsed by a seemingly endless number of A-list celebrities, the alkaline diet is far from being a fad. It is a proven healthy eating lifestyle that works long-term. It also induces fat loss, higher energy levels, increased concentration and clearer…
What are Healthy Carbs?
The argument for and against carbs is still a huge topic. On the one hand, it is suggested that half of our calories should come from carbohydrates. On the other hand, some claim that carbs cause obesity and Type 2…
Better for Weight Loss – Cardio Or Weights?
Which is Better for Weight Loss – Cardio or Weights? One of the most frequently asked questions of fitness trainers today is, “Which is better for weight loss, cardio or weights?”. For a long time, cardio has been considered the…