Tag: fitness

Olympic Games Inspirational Moments

With the London 2012 Olympic Games drawing closer, now is a great time to reflect and draw inspiration for our own training from the incredible athletic performances of previous Games. An inspirational story

Weekly Health and Fitness Roundup: 21st – 27th May, 2012

In this week’s Inspire Fitness Health and Fitness Roundup, find out more about the health and performance effects of coffee, ways to stay active and avoid excessive sedentary behaviour (e.g., sitting!), and

Ketosis: Eating Fat To Lose Fat?

Although low-fat diets are currently being touted as the best way to lose weight and prevent many chronic illnesses, fat consumption in Western society has actually declined during the past few decades.  Nevertheless,

Weekly Health and Fitness Roundup: 14th – 20th May, 2012

Ever wondered about how the brain benefits from exercise, and how your mindset affects your health and training outcomes?  This week’s Inspire Fitness Health and Fitness Roundup will help answer your questions!

Sitting Is Killing You: The Health Risks Of Sedentary Behaviour

It is well-established that regular exercise and a nutritious diet are critical to living healthy, living long, and living strong.  But did you know that excessive sedentary behaviour puts you at greater risk

Weekly Health and Fitness Roundup: 7th – 13th May, 2012

This week’s Inspire Fitness Health and Fitness Roundup looks at the science behind posture-based neck pain, the benefits of low glycaemic recipes, and common limiters to success!  Read on… “Don’t Stick

Throw Out The Scales: Why You Should Care About Fat-Free Mass

Here’s an all-too-common scenario that I’m sure many of you have encountered in your personal health and fitness journeys: Week 0: First weigh-in.  You record the number on your scales, then resolve never

Weekly Health and Fitness Roundup: 30th April – 6th May, 2012

It’s already May, and with the colder weather upon us, it is becoming easier and easier to make excuses to skip the gym.  But training consistency is one of the most important requirements for a healthy lifestyle,