We’ve all heard the word superfood thrown around a little too much in the media to describe foods that are particularly healthy for us but what is a Superfood? Could not what supposedly makes them healthier than other foods just be a lot of hype? There is no actual legal or medical definition ...

The back or posterior of our body is made up of a multitude of muscles including the posterior deltoid and rotator cuff muscles which form part of the shoulder and are responsible for pulling movements. With there being so many muscles, there are also as many possible exercises to develop those ...

The Rio Olympics is only just around the corner. With so many different cultures, it’s no wonder that this world event really brings people together in sport and sportsmanship. It’s also no surprise that inspirational athletes like Usain Bolt and Jessica Ennis-Hill inspire us all to take up sports ...

Legs are often a neglected muscle group but they comprise over half of your body so it's a good idea to pay yours due respect. Here are our Top 5 best must do leg exercises to hit those naturally powerful quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteal and calf muscles of yours! 1. Squats They can either be ...

There are strategies that can enhance the body’s ability to burn fat. They should be carefully experimented with. Read on and we'll give you 8 top fat burning keys, nutritional strategies that have all demonstrated an influence on oxidation (fat burning). There are two terms that are used to ...

Smoothies are amazing if you're in a rush or want to take a healthy snack with you on-the-go.  You can make them before you go to bed and have them for breakfast or make them within a couple of minutes before you rush out the door to your gym session. There are so many recipes out there so ...

OK, so you’ve been exercising, drinking smoothies and trying to cut down on chocolate. You’ve been doing all the right things, gotten yourself into a routine and you feel great. After all, sticking to a routine is one of the most important aspects of a healthy lifestyle.  One night your friends ...

Now we come to our Top 10 Post-Workout Meals. From our previous post you’ll know that having a snack rather than a meal before your workout is ideal. So you probably gather that after your workout you really need to re-fuel your body’s depleted energy stores and have a full on meal!  Aim to have ...

There is a reason we've called this: Top 10 Pre-Workout Snacks instead of ‘meals’ because before you work out you only need something small to give you enough energy. If it's something big, it'll prevent you from burning fat. If you eat a high carbohydrate snack before you hit the gym it'll give ...

Dancing is a great way to keep fit – and what’s better than staying in shape to some of your favourite tunes? Here’s the lowdown on our Top 10 Dance Styles with something to suit everyone! 1. Zumba In the world of dance, this style is only relatively new – and it looks like it's caught the ...