It is so Important to fuel your body correctly when exerting. I see far too many women starve themselves and this is not healthy. When you have spent time doing rigorous exercise you release free radicals which damage the body making you age. It is therefore important that you nourish your body with plenty ofContinue reading “6 Post Work Out Meals”
Category Archives: Fitness
5 Reasons to Strengthen Your Core
A strong core is the key to longevity and fitness. Your core affects all your movements. A strong core improves posture, balance, back pain and athletic performance. Working your core is much more than just looking good in a bikini. The good news is that you do not need any fancy equipment to work yourContinue reading “5 Reasons to Strengthen Your Core”
How to Get the Most Out of Your Workout
No matter your level of fitness, you want to make sure that you get the most out of your workout. Here below are a few tips that will help you to achieve best results. Stay hydrated I discussed the importance of drinking water in my previous post. You should drink before, during and after exercising.Continue reading “How to Get the Most Out of Your Workout”
The Beginner’s Guide to Exercising
Since January seems to be all about cleansing , detox but also exercise, I decided to do a blog post for those of you who are new to exercise or have not exercised in a long time and do not know where to begin. There is a lot of pressure especially when the new yearContinue reading “The Beginner’s Guide to Exercising”
Kneel to Standing
This exercise works your lower body especially your glutes. To make this exercise more challenging you can use weights. Begin by kneeling on the mat, one knee up and the other one on the mat. Push up with the leg that is up on the mat coming to a standing position on the front ofContinue reading “Kneel to Standing”
Reverse Plank
The reverse plank is another great exercise that works the core. It targets the muscles at the back of the core and the obliques. Sit on your mat with your legs stretched out in front of you. Straighten your arms and have your fingers pointing forward towards your toes. Push up using your arms withContinue reading “Reverse Plank”
Fitness Dvd’s and Websites
I decided to do this post for all the women who do not have access to a gym, are stay at home mums, are going away on a holiday or feel intimidated going to a gym and prefer working out at home. I divide my time between London and Italy. When in London I doContinue reading “Fitness Dvd’s and Websites”
Forward Lunge with a Tricep Kickback
This is a great exercise for the triceps that are often overlooked and the older we become if not used, we can get bat wings. I work on my triceps everyday doing different exercises. This is one of them. Simple yet very effective. Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand and step your right footContinue reading “Forward Lunge with a Tricep Kickback”
Overhead Reverse Lunge
This exercise works your core, arms and lower body. It is a great body toner. Nothing sculpts your legs and glutes like lunges and squats. They are my favourite exercises. You can use dumbbells, a weighted bar or a weighted plate. I personally prefer to use the weighted plate as I find it easier toContinue reading “Overhead Reverse Lunge”
Side Plank with a Knee Tuck
This exercise works your core, obliques and abs. It is a challenging exercise. Position yourself in a side plank with your feet stacked together and your elbow directly under your shoulder. Place your left hand on your hip and slowly lift your hips off the ground and slowly bring your right knee into your chestContinue reading “Side Plank with a Knee Tuck”