Hajira Mashego, founder of Fitness Junction Dr Hajira Mashego identified a gap for gyms in South African townships and peri-urban areas. In an interview with How we made it in Africa, she talked about the untapped potential in the country’s gym industry, her most effective marketing initiatives and why the […]
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Play some Kylie, keep it short and enlist your friends! The beginner’s guide to loving exercise | Fitness
Looking around the streets and parks of the UK, or scrolling through #fitspo workout selfies on social media, it can sometimes feel as if everyone is exercising: running, weightlifting, wild swimming or competing in Ironman triathlons. In reality a huge 12.4 million of us are inactive. But why? It’s often […]
7 Exercise Machines Worth Using
Fitness pros agree: Exercise machines are totally fine to use and may be especially helpful for beginners. Kettlebell and bodyweight workouts might win the gym popularity contest right now, but don’t sleep on using gym machines. Sometimes exercise machines are actually better. “It’s true that if you’re using free weights, […]
Age reversal workout: Exercise, Homeopathy, diet tips to say ‘bye bye’ to ageing | Health
Most of us are often seeking aesthetic solutions that address premature ageing and delay the onset of wrinkles since with pollution, stress, contaminated and unhealthy diets/food and blue light from our screens, we are aging faster than ever before. Did you know that exercise is an anti-aging elixir? For those […]
Amber Heard’s exercise routine: 7 ways she’s supporting her health during trial
May 18, 2022 – 11:07 BST Melanie Macleod Johnny Depp’s ex Amber Heard is reportedly working out every morning before her court appearances. Here’s what her fitness regime entails Amber Heard is currently embroiled in a bitter court battle with ex-partner Johnny Depp, but outside of the trial […]
What Is Eccentric Exercise? How To Do It, Best Exercises
I’m all for trying the latest and greatest trendy workouts. But part of building a fun fitness routine that *also* delivers major results includes going back to basics. I’m talking basics—as in, learning the fundamentals of how your body and muscles move. Enter: eccentric, concentric, and isometric movements. Allow me […]
Get Your Kids Moving With These 8 Awesome Exercise Apps
Physical exercise can be incredibly important for a young child’s development. Kids who exercise regularly can benefit from better heart health, improved physical fitness, weight management, cognitive development, and an overall more positive attitude to life. Now is as good a time as any to get your kids up and […]
Exercise and heart failure: Everything to know
Exercise may help improve heart health and overall fitness in people with heart failure. However, these individuals should get the approval of a healthcare professional before starting an exercise regimen. The American Heart Association (AHA) notes that heart failure, or congestive heart failure, means that the heart has become weakened […]
How to Use the Principle of Specificity for Exercise
Whether you’re looking to improve athletic performance, increase skill level, or boost overall fitness, applying the principle of specificity can help you get the results you need in a timely manner. “Specificity brings training from extremely generic, like lifting weights or core work, to very distinct where an athlete or […]
How many times a week should I exercise? A personal trainer explains
The pandemic wreaked havoc on our fitness routines, and many people are still trying to find their way back to regular exercise. We know exercising and physical activity plays a crucial role in our overall physical and mental health – but how often do we really need to exercise to […]