There isn’t a magic formula when it comes to doing cardio or weights first. Like many people, you probably face this constant conundrum when you walk into the gym: Should you do cardio before or after lifting weights? The short answer…
A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health. In fact, it’s just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, the Western environment is interfering with natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than they did in…
Whether you were side-lined by an injury, let your schedule hinder your workouts or you simply lost the motivation to step on the stair climber, a longer-than-expected break from your fitness routine can lead to surprising physical, mental, and emotional…
Working out in the a.m. has its perks, sure. But there are benefits to being an evening sweater, too. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons. In the fitness world, there’s no rivalry as contentious as the one between…
While most people diagnosed with COVID-19 have only mild symptoms some can go on to suffer post viral infection symptoms...Long COVID. WHAT IS ‘LONG COVID?’ Long COVID is not a new condition, it’s been seen with other viral illnesses. Details…
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE Many women wonder whether it is OK to work out during their period. The answer is easy: Yes! In fact, you may find that you can be more physically active and at a greater…
What is a Balanced Diet? A balanced diet gives your body all the nutrients it needs to function correctly. A balanced diet is a diet that contains a variety of foods in certain quantities and proportions so that the requirement…
Facts about Carbohydrates CARBS – GOOD OR BAD? Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibres found in fruits, grains, vegetables, and milk products. Though often removed in trendy diets, carbohydrates — one of the basic food groups are important…
Minerals are important for your body to stay healthy. Your body uses minerals for many different jobs, including keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain working properly. Minerals are also important for making enzymes and hormones. The body needs many…
Protein provides the body with approximately 10 to 15% of its dietary energy and it is the second most abundant compound in the body, following water. A large proportion of this will be muscle (43% on average) with significant proportions…