YOGIC BICYCLES FIRMS ABS, BUTT AND LEGSLie on your back, hands behind your head, knees bent 90 degrees and head and shoulders off the floor. Exhale, twist your right shoulder towards your left knee and extend your right leg (be careful not to pull on your neck). Inhale and return to start. Repeat to the […]
SIDE PLANK STRETCHES AND FIRMS ARMS, CHEST, BACK, WAIST, ABS AND LEGSFrom downward-facing dog, inhale and lower your hips into plank (forearms on floor, elbows under shoulders). Exhale as you rotate to the right, turning your left arm forward, stacking your legs and extending your right arm. Hold for five breaths, then rotate back to […]
EXTENDED SIDE-ANGLE STRETCHES AND FIRMS SHOULDERS, CHEST, BACK, ABS, BUTT AND LEGSStand with feet about a metre apart, left foot pointed to the left at 90 degrees, right one slightly turned in to the left. Inhale and lift your arms out to the sides at shoulder level, forming a T. Exhale and bend your left […]
Downward-Facing Dog STRETCHES AND FIRMS SHOULDERS, TORSO AND LEGSKneel on all fours with knees beneath hips, hands 10cm in front of your shoulders and toes tucked. Keeping your abs tight, tuck your pelvis, inhale and straighten your legs by lifting your hips until your body forms an upside-down V (shown). Exhale and lift your hips […]
Muscles remember the last thing you did. And if the last thing you’ve done is contract them over and over while walking, cycling or pressing dumbbells, they’ll end up tighter and shorter. What’s more, when your muscles are chronically tight, your body is thrown out of alignment, creating imbalances and poor posture. Ready to make […]
If someone told you that a leaf could reduce fat mass, reduce muscle soreness, and promote overall well-being, what leaf would you assume they were talking about? No, it’s not kale. It’s green tea. This centuries-old beverage originates from China, but today, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world after water. Why […]
Have you ever felt tired and groggy after a meal? It doesn’t feel good. And it doesn’t lead to a productive or happy day. In fact, the foods you eat can even impact the quality of your relationships. You might not be able to focus during meetings, or enjoy quality time with your partner. It’s […]
You’ve seen them on Instagram: the hardcore athletes who line up a week’s worth of meals on a kitchen counter, snap a picture, and proudly tag it #moregains, #fitfood, and #goals. But who’s got time to do that except professional bodybuilders, right? You’re doing fine just going from meal to meal without planning! Or are […]
Maximize Your Gym Sessions Today With FitFanatic If your New Year’s resolution has you planning to lift more, run more, or sweat more, chances are, you’re looking to do it in the most efficient and effective way possible. Sure, showing up may be half the battle, but the other half of the battle is […]
Yes! We all love consuming fast food and processed snacks, following fad diets, downing energy drinks and popping supplements. However, these foods are not healthy and will usually lead to health problems that may affect your life and happiness. More and more research is showing that the key to lifelong good health is what experts call “lifestyle medicine” […]
