Have you ever left the house for a workout and realized you’ve left your headphones behind? Or realizing that your music player is either dead or on low battery, halfway into your routine?

When it comes to weight loss, the first thing people think about is dieting and doing hours and hours of cardio to get their weight down fast. It's simply lack of adequate information that makes people focus so much on cardio. Strength training is usually an afterthought. While it's definitely true that cardio workouts get…

When you feel the need to fuel your motivation, it’s always a lot easier when you have a workout buddy who can motivate you to keep going and vice versa.

Women today are neglecting strength training at their own peril. It's the only kind of exercise that makes muscles bigger, which lets them generate more strength and force. Nine out of ten women believe that if they pick up weights at the gym, they will wake up the next morning to an Incredible Hulk-like body.…

Every woman’s idea of a fitness journey should be easy, right? We wish we could eat whatever we feel like and in whatever quantity. Sadly, it doesn’t work that way.

One of the most popular questions that I get asked is, "How do I track calories?" People have realised that one reason why their weight-loss plan fails is because they aren't keeping track of their food intake. Knowing how much you eat is important because it's very easy to hide things from yourself until you…

By now I'm sure you've heard about high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and just in case you haven't, HIIT combines short periods of intense exercise with short periods of rest. It is one of my favourite workouts because it gets the job done in half the time. On days where I have limited time to workout,…

On vacation, make water your best friend; drink lots of water. Water helps flush toxins, prevents dehydration and helps to keep you feeling full between meals. Throw a water bottle in your bag and hydrate consistently throughout the day.

It is not news that exercise is good for your health, so isn’t it weird that excuses seem to pop up when it’s time to get it done? Whether your reason is ‘no time’, ‘too tired’ or just boredom, here’s how to get on track.

A workout buddy can change the way you feel about workouts. Getting one makes you more accountable, motivated, and may even fast-track your fitness goals. Because sometimes it is hard to remain motivated, if you dread it when your alarm goes off every morning when it's time for your morning workout, or if you're struggling…

Fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes, nuts and seeds, fish (preferably oily fish with lots of omega-3 fatty acids), skinless poultry, and plant-based alternatives, low-fat and fat-free dairy products, healthier fats and non-tropical oils

Every now and then, it's important to have a cheat meal just for sanity’s sake. I believe in the 80:20 rule, which simply is eating as clean and healthy as possible 80% of the time and allowing 20% for treats. Balance is key. Here are some ways to optimise your cheats. 1. Time carefully Timing…