Bulging Belly or Tight Torso
Hey, do you look down towards your feet, and, see some of your tummy getting in the way? Or, maybe your 6-pack is looking a little more like a 2-pack these days (or even, a keg)? Fear not – we’ve got you covered! Having a bulging belly, or, a little belly bump, isn’t always something […]
Berry Chia Pudding – Small Jar Batch
Ingredients For serving Method The pudding is so easy to make, and it’s delicious too, especially when you fancy a healthy sweet treat. Why not try making different versions? A little cocoa powder with the raspberries makes this a wonderful chocolate & fruit pudding. Cover your pudding and keep it refrigerated. For best quality, enjoy […]
Muscle Mass: Why Strong Muscles Matter
When we think about building muscle, we might picture someone lifting heavy weights in a gym or trying to achieve a certain physique; but muscle is about much more than appearance. As we mention in our article ‘Strength As We Age’ in our Weights2Go Community. Our muscles help us to move, maintain our balance, perform […]
Physical Health – What Is It & How does it Help?
What does ‘physical health’ actually mean? In plain English, physical health means how well your body is functioning, and, how capable you are of doing the things that you need to do, as well as, doing the things that you love. It isn’t simply about being a certain weight, looking fit, or having visible muscles. […]
Strength & Power – As We Age
Please Note: Before we discuss this article, please know that every individual person is different; there isn’t any one specific age or date, when we suddenly lose our strength, or power. Ageing is gradual and highly individual, but the research gives us a useful picture. 🟢 Around 30–40: muscle is generally near its peak Muscle […]
The Benefits of Outside Exercise
Do you like to exercise outdoors? There’s something quite wonderful about exercising outside. Whether you enjoy walking, jogging, running, hiking, cycling, or simply getting out into the fresh air, exercising outside can make your workout feel less like a chore, and more like something to look forward to. For me, exercising outdoors, especially when the […]
HIIT At Home
HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training, and it can include cardio, strength-training exercises, or a combination of both, depending on the workout you choose. So, what exactly is HIIT? HIIT involves alternating short periods of relatively high-intensity exercise with periods of lower-intensity exercise or rest. The high-intensity periods are designed to make you work hard, […]
Health Benefits of Drinking Water – Especially with Exercise
Do you drink enough water throughout the day? And, do you drink more when you exercise? I know that I don’t drink enough water; it’s easy to forget when we’re busy. Water is essential for life. In fact, water is the largest single component of the human body and is involved in almost every process […]
Stress Relief Strategies
Do you feel stressed-out on a regular basis? Life can certainly be stressful. There are situations that can cause unwanted worry, anxiety and stress, for example, selling or buying a new home, buying a car, moving across the ocean, changing jobs, financial worries, relationship problems, family responsibilities, and these are just a few examples. Sometimes, […]