Many women wish they could maintain their regular fitness routine when traveling for work or pleasure, but most find it difficult or nigh impossible to do so. Most people gain on average about 2-5 kilos of weight when traveling. If you too experience this, then don't...
This is the final part of a 3-article series on strength training your sport – how strength training can produce a better performance and recovery for sport. This article looks at how to develop shoulder strength for swimming events, be they in the pool or in the...
In last week?s issue of SHW I showed you how to use a strength training program to enhance your fitness for running/walking events. This issue, I focus on improving your strength when cycling. Cyclists and runners once frowned upon the benefits of strength training;...
Strength training is a ?must do? when preparing for any recreational or sporting event. In this first of a 3 Part series, we show you how to use a strength training program to improve your fitness for fun run/walk events. If you are like thousands of others, and you...
A popular fitness trend right now is HIIT or High Impact Interval Training – an efficient way to burn fat and boost fitness. However, low impact exercises also can deliver an equally challenging workout for the body, burning calories and boosting fitness. HIIT usually...
The warm up is an essential component of any fitness routine but is often overlooked by many. If you find yourself ignoring the warm up and hoeing right into your exercise routine, then think again because you could be short-changing your fitness goals. A proper warm...
More and more women are realizing the benefits of weight training as an integral part of their fitness routine. Lifting weights is a must for the myriad of health benefits it provides, especially as women reach their 40?s and beyond. The effects of menstruation, the...
Some things never change, and some exercise myths never seem to fade away. If you believe some of these misconceptions, you could be undermining your fitness efforts. Facts will always bust fitness myths so here are some facts to help you get the most out of your next...
We all lead busy lives and trying to balance a busy schedule with daily exercise is not always easy. That’s why it’s important to get the most out of every workout. Arm yourself with these easy tips for a high-powered, effective workout in half the time it takes to...
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