Category: Exercise Blogs
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We Got On The Mat With The Co-Founder of Hotpod Yoga
In just eight years, UK-based Hotpod Yoga has become leader in the wellness industry. Max Henderson and Nick Higgins’ are the visionary young founders of this innovative approach to the traditional yoga and franchise concept. We met up with Max at the opening of the third studio in Melrose Johannesburg, South Africa, and even got…
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Lazy About Exercise Or Intimidated By It? Conquer Your Fears.
Lazy is definitely how most of us describe a person who chooses not to do any form of exercise whatsoever. Well, particularly if you’re a recreational athlete and coach like me. But, are these people lazy or just scared? That’s a really important question. Over the past few years, America’s weight problem has been a…
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Popstar, Ellie Goulding Loves Combat Sports
Popstar and bad-ass boxer all-in-one. Combat sports are taking over. Celebrities and fitness leaders just can’t seem to get enough of it! Now we are seeing a bunch of different gyms offering new specialized Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai classes. Combat Sports classes have increased in popularity because all the different disciplines…
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Understanding The Runner’s High And How To Achieve It
If you ever need another reason to believe that exercise really is good for you, here it is. Not only do your fitness, blood circulation, metabolism, energy levels, and various other well-known elements of your health benefit from regular forms of different exercise, but new studies show that your brain is also affected – to…
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Soccer Players Like Cristiano Ronaldo Eat For Energy
Soccer players and people in general often overlook the importance of eating for energy and endurance. Any clued-up athlete should know that eating for endurance on match day is simply smart. Soccer players of any age and ability should know the value of nutrition and how it affects your peak performance. However, we often confuse…
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Ritual Gym’s 20 Minute Sessions: Hype Or Hope
Fitness and physical training are starting to move from a one-size-fits-all to a more personalized, focused approach. We have been fortunate enough to receive two complimentary weeks of this kind of training, courtesy of Ritual gym’s first branch in South Africa, which was recently launched in Illovo. What is Ritual? The concept of the 30-minute…
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Create The Perfect Home Workout Environment
We are almost hitting the half-year mark for 2018 – and how many of us can say we diligently stuck to our resolutions of changing our lifestyles and improving our fitness? If you can honestly answer yes, congratulations on your persistence and hard work; you will likely close off the year with excellence. For those…
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Top 5 Healthy Habits That Will Make You Stronger
Being strong isn’t just about having a great muscular built. Most people nowadays recognize strength as a trait of a person who can physically do everything. And in all honesty, strength is not all about that. Apparently, a strong person is someone who has a healthy mind and body. And it doesn’t happen overnight. Before…
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Spinning: Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Next Ride Class
Spinning is well known for being an exhilarating form of exercise. The classes are aimed at creating an atmosphere filled with vigor and excitement, promoting high-intensity workouts. Where did the idea of spinning come from? It was created and trademarked by South African-born Johnny Goldberg in 1989. Having broached the concept with fellow cyclists within…
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Exercises To Sculpt Your Waist, Abs And Thighs
Strong, toned muscles will always be a coveted element of health, and for good reason. They cannot be bought, inherited, or exchanged, which means that anyone who has them had to put in the work to build them through different, hard exercises and a good diet. Here are the best exercises for sculpting the areas…