If you’re a regular reader of fitness magazines or blogs, you’ll probably know that we reckon weight training is just as important as cardio for fat loss. Not only does weight training boost your metabolism and firm you up all over, it’s also great for shifting those stubborn bulges. But there’s more science behind it […]
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Flabby Arms, Be Gone!
This circuit is the perfect way to keep your bingo wings in check for party season and work your upper body to sculpt those arms into lean, mean, cocktail-holding machines… It’s simple, easy and effective. What are you waiting for? How to do it Perform a full set of the exercise, then take 20-30 seconds […]
9 Breakfasts for a Flat Belly
Shrink your waist without sacrificing taste with these fat-busting breakfasts to trim your tum. 1. Mushroom and Feta Frittata Make a frittata with 2 egg whites, 1 whole egg, 15g fresh spinach, 55g chopped mushrooms and 30g feta cheese. Top with 1 tsp fresh coriander and serve with 1 slice oat-bran bread and 60ml pomegranate […]
Top 4 Exercises for Back Pain Relief
Standing up straight – easy, right? Wrong! If most of your day is spent sedentary and slumped at a desk, your posture will suffer – and back, neck and shoulder ache will be the norm. In fact, 43 per cent of us suffer aches and pains on a daily basis. Bad posture reduces your strength and […]
5 Ways to Banish Your Bloated Tummy
We’ve all suffered through bouts of tummy troubles from time to time, but what if those symptoms never quite go away? For many, problems such as constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, wind and diarrhoea are a frequent source of pain and embarrassment. The cause? The umbrella term is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which refers to a […]