Do you recall the excitement of trampoline jumping? That feeling was magical as a child. You could soar through the air with each bounce and feel completely free. But did you know that good old-fashioned fun on a trampoline holds many hidden benefits for your child's growth and development? To ...
READ MORE +Walking as a therapeutic aid is seriously underestimated. There isn't enough room to list all the advantages of walking. Walking is easy to do, most healthy people can do it, and it can be done practically anywhere and at any time. All you need is a decent pair of walking shoes to get started. Walk ...
READ MORE +Burpees are a simple, yet challenging exercise that work many of your body's major muscle groups that should be included in your workouts - period! In addition to burning fat, there are other benefits such as improved blood flow, lower risk of heart disease and diabetes and a stronger heart and ...
READ MORE +Do you enjoy working out but don't have time to go to the gym? You don't have to be concerned because you can do it in the comfort of your own home. You can try high-intensity interval training (HIIT), a type of workout that consists of quick bursts of intense effort followed by a short rest. ...
READ MORE +The last time you used a jump rope was probably when you were a kid in the school playground and you might not have touched one since. (Perhaps you got close after watching a “Rocky” movie starring Sylvester Stallone!) When most people think of high-intensity exercise, skipping probably won’t be ...
READ MORE +Calisthenics workouts have been in the limelight for some time now, ever wondered what ‘Calisthenics’ actually means, or why and how people are opting to do this type of training? The word Calisthenics is derived from two Greek words, ‘Kalos’ which translates to beauty and ‘Stenos’ which translates ...
READ MORE +Lunges are a tremendously worthwhile exercise. Effectively giving each leg a targetted amount of stimulation and stress, this exercise will develop your strength, stamina and endurance as well as a well-shaped, muscular and functionally powerful pair of legs. In addition to developing your thighs, ...
READ MORE +Want to try out one of the fastest-growing sports? Then this summer, why not "dive" into the audacious world of volleyball? Volleyball will push your physical and mental strengths and character to the max. Curious? Find out more and read on for 5 Great Reasons to Play Volleyball! 1. Tremendous ...
READ MORE +Functional fitness aims to train your body for everyday situations by mimicking a range of common, practical, real-world movements that your body would most likely need to perform. This is in contrast to stereotypical gym workouts which, while being helpful in their place, don’t necessarily prepare ...
READ MORE +Tai Chi and Qigong are deeply rooted in Chinese culture with links to its traditional medicine, philosophy and martial arts. They are based around the concept of "Qi" (translated as "life force") which is described as the energy that circulates throughout your body. Both Tai Chi and Qigong aim at ...
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