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20 May 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
Here are some popular fitness myths you may have heard and what I hear daily when teaching in fitness classes: Muscle turns into fat when you stop exercising Muscle and fat are completely different body tissue, it is impossible for one to become the other. It is definitely true to say that if you stop exercising you will gain fat, but this is because your muscle decreases in size if they are....
9 Mar 2009 by Nicky Hambleton-Jones
With greater self-knowledge, better skincare, regular exercise and a balanced diet; there’s no reason why women shouldn’t remain healthy and look stunning and sexy as they grow older. Celebrities such as Helen Mirren, Susan Sarandon and Felicity Kendal are just a few famous examples of how to age well. A regular overhaul of wardrobe, hairstyle and colour and make-up will make....
9 Feb 2009 by Peta Heskell
Attractive communicators know that when people feel comfortable, they’re much more open to suggestion. Here are a few hints on how to make people feel relaxed. Make Them Feel at Home Pick the right place to talk. You might be happy to discuss personal stuff in the coffee room, but not everyone is. If you are about to communicate sensitive information, reprimand someone or ask them personal....
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9 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
The answer lies in your metabolism, that little engine in your body that burns calories all day, every day. Because of genetics, some women burn fat faster than others. But age, weight, diet and exercise habits also play a role. s women age, their metabolisms slow down, mainly because they are losing five or six pounds of muscle each decade starting in the mid-20s. Which basically translates....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Most of us know that having a high metabolism means you burn food off quicker and that it keeps you slim. So what simple things can you do to make sure that you increase your metabolism? Eat little and often – by eating smaller meals more often (e.g. a breakfast, lunch and dinner with a mid morning, mid pm snack and even a small snack after dinner.) you’re keeping your blood sugar....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
PULLED MUSCLES If you have pulled a muscle treat it with the RICE technique (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation). It may take a few days to feel better so wait until you have fully recovered before you exercise again. COLD OR FLU If you just have a cold depending on how you feel you can do a little exercise as it may make you feel better. However if you have flu like symptoms then rest....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
As women we have a tendency to steer clear of weights. We’re afraid that we will end up big and bulky as opposed to lean and shapely if we do any type of resistance/weights based exercise. Women don’t actually have enough testosterone in their bodies to bulk up and for someone that did want to put on muscle it is actually very hard to achieve and requires a very specific training and....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Ladies – no matter how hard you try, it just might not be possible to look like your favourite celeb. The reason for this is that we all have different body shapes. The key is to make the most of your shape and choosing the right exercise programme depending on your shape. Women’s body shapes tend to fall into the following categories: To help you decide which body type you are closest to,....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Reasons to convince you: Health Benefits Exercising can add years to your life. Studies in America have gone as far as to suggest that for every hour of exercise, an extra two hours can be added to your life. Regular exercise improves your heart and lungs. Increases your metabolism Aesthetic Benefits Helps you to lose weight and look good Give you radiant skin Emotional Benefits....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Here are some great w orkout fitness tips: Always warm up before a workout for 5- 10 mins as this gets your body and muscles ready for exercise and prevents injuries. Always cooldown after an aerobic workout for 5-10 mins - stopping immediately can cause blood to pool in your legs and can lead to dizziness or even fainting. Leave a rest day between resistance workouts (unless you are....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Question: Help! – How do I get rid of the fat round my hips, bum and thighs. Answer: Spot reducing is very hard to achieve as the areas you want to lose fat from are usually the last place you will lose it from, but if you work your body as a whole ensuring you do a mixture of cardio and resistance exercises as well as follow a healthy balanced diet you will see results. There are....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Eating plenty of protein will help to control your appetite - it’s that element in a meal that leaves you with that satisfied feeling. It is essential for building lean muscle and lean muscle in turn increases your metabolism. A fist-sized portion is a good indicator of the amount of protein required. Good sources of protein are lentils, beans, chicken, turkey, fish or lean beef.
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Don't assume that scales are the best way of monitoring your efforts to lose weight. If you are exercising quite a bit, you may be putting on muscle but losing fat, which means you're actually losing inches. Go by your clothes and how you're feeling or you could take some measurements of your chest, waist and hips and re do these after a few weeks to see how your doing.
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
When doing a resistance exercise – always remember to breath. Breath in on the easy part of the exercise and out on the effort. For example, when doing a press up breath in on the phase towards the floor and out on the effort when you're pushing back up. This way you are ensuring you get oxygen in the muscle on the easy phase of the exercise ready to exhale on the effort part. It....
2 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Skipping meals could actually mean that you are slowing down your metabolism. When this happens it makes losing weight and toning up very difficult. If your calorie intake is too low not only will you lack energy but your body will end up holding onto fat instead of letting it go!! I have so many clients that say to me "but I hardly eat anything" and "I....