Tag: fitness

Great news, you guys: sleeping isn’t the only way to torch cals while doing absolutely nothing. Researchers from Loughborough University reckon taking a hot bath may be just as beneficial for the body as exercising. Dr Steve Faulkner and his team recruited 14 adults to take an hour-long soak at 40 degrees and take part

As Khloe Kardashian is getting ready to celebrate her daughter True Thompson’s first birthday on April 12th she is reflecting on the tumultuous events of the last year – from the Tristan Thomspon cheating scandal to her most recent social media feud with Jameela Jamil. Notwithstanding all that drama, Khloe has had one constant in her life, her commitment to working out

Before her weight loss journey, Jess Dukes would hide snacks in her desk drawers and grab doughnuts on her way to work. She would skip the gym for happy hour, then go home and continue eating all night long. Her wake-up call came when she went to a work conference in 2012 and she was

FLY LDN also offers a traditional Barre class that draws on pilates, yoga and dance to build core strength and improve balance posture and flexibility. These classes utilise bodyweight, light weights, balls, resistance bands and the bar for intensity, variety and ultimate progression. Whatever your shape, gender, fitness level or individual goal, FLY LDN’s ultimate

Then she joined Xercise4Less’ Transformation Camps when her weight journey began to accelerate. She added: “I’m a person that needs a little push in the right direction, so I booked my first camp in June 2018 and it was the best thing I ever did. “My weight loss became steady and regular and my shape

Scientists at Tokyo Tech and Okayama University found a way of greatly improving the performance of LiCoO2 cathodes in Li-ion batteries by decorating them with BaTiO3 nanodots. Most importantly, they elucidated the mechanism behind the measured results, concluding that the BaTiO3 nanodots create a special interface through which Li ions can circulate easily, even at

Drinking a casein shake just before overnight sleep increases gains in muscle mass and strength in response to resistance exercise. But to date, no study has directly addressed whether this effect is due to increased total protein intake only, or if a bedtime beverage is better. According to a review published in Frontiers in Nutrition,

If you regularly find yourself halfway through a tub of peanut butter without knowing how it happened, or, started the day on track, and then somewhere between lunch and home time find yourself mindlessly snacking away the afternoon, listen here.  Once you create behaviour patterns, no matter how big or small, it can be near

Should I eat carbs? The answer to this question is most definitely yes. This doesn’t mean you need to overdo it, of course – balance is still key. Eating a massive bowl of pasta just because you have a match the next day can be excessive. Rather than giving you energy, this is more likely

“Beer before wine and you’ll feel fine; wine before beer and you’ll feel queer” goes the age-old aphorism. But scientists have now shown that it doesn’t matter how you order your drinks — if you drink too much, you’re still likely to be ill. Most people will at some point in their life experience one

While many studies have found associations between greater levels of physical activity and lower rates of depression, a key question has remained — does physical activity actually reduce the risk of depression or does depression lead to reduced physical activity? Now a team led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators has used a novel research

I found solace from my abusive father through food, and I’ve been using food as a way to cope with my feelings since I was 5-years-old. I hid under the bed to eat food, and I cherished it in secret. I loved mostly junk food: pizza, soda, ice cream, and breakfast sandwiches (one of my favourites). At

Losing weight from any part of your body can be hard, as many of us know all too well. But the good news is, shedding belly fat can be a tiny bit easier than slimming down your hips, thighs, or other parts of your body. That’s because women tend to store more temporary fat in their bellies.

Kim Kardashian, the resident Instagram queen on #sponcon, is getting some major criticism for one of her most recent ads. She posted this picture yesterday to promote Flat Tummy Co., a company that makes meal replacement shakes, and her followers went off in the comments about it. View this post on Instagram #ad You guys

Even though the holiday season is full of indulgent temptations, celebrity trainer Lacey Stone says it’s possible to maintain your healthy routine. The Revenge Body star tells PEOPLE there are a few strategies to try in order to stay in shape — one of which is her new virtual training program (see a workout clip

Children around the world are not moving enough to maintain healthy growth and development, according to a global report released today. The report by the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance (AHKGA) compared 49 countries from six continents to assess global trends in childhood physical activity in developed and developing nations, resulting in the “Global Matrix

A study including health data for more than 500,000 children in the U.S. suggests obesity might be to blame for about a quarter (23 to 27 percent) of asthma in children who are obese. This could mean about 10 percent of all kids ages 2 to 17 with asthma — almost 1 million children in

Indeed, weight is an imperfect metric of health. But to suggest it’s always and completely irrelevant to health is overstating things. (iStockPhoto) Last week, HuffPost published a story called “Everything You Know About Obesity is Wrong.” In it, the author, Michael Hobbes, weaves science and people’s stories together to challenge popular perceptions about obesity. He

Bill Wilson says he struggled with his weight all of his life, but the bad habits escalated when he started his own mobile app business in 2007. “I found myself hitting the drive-thru all the time and eating out all the time, business meetings, things like that, and just slowly, slowly, slowly gaining weight to

TUESDAY, Oct. 23, 2018 — One of the more popular fitness trends are education programs designed for consumers. Fitness buffs and weekend warriors alike can explore new ideas and techniques, and learn from professionals in various fields. These programs take many forms. More and more communities now stage health and fitness events, such as fairs,