Friendly PSA: You don’t want to be on Demi Lovato’s bad side. Turns out, she has quite the powerful punch. The singer, 26, just posted a video on Instagram of her mixed martial arts trainer, Jay Glazer, who’s also a sports writer. Glazer is seen ringing a bell to get the rest of the gym’s […]
Single workout can boost metabolism for days
Lounging around all weekend may weigh heavy on the minds of the health conscious. But these sedentary stretches may not affect the waistline, provided they’re preceded by a bit of exercise. A new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center shows neurons in mice that influence metabolism are active for up to two days after a […]
Jessica Alba's Workout Burns More Calories Than A HIIT Class
In an ideal world, we’d have ample time to prioritise our healthy habits. But (coz work, fam and life needs doing), most days it’s a mission to find a spare 10 mins to hit the gym – let alone any longer. Which is where Jessica Alba comes into it. The actress and mum-of-three has found […]
Why a Cold-Weather Workout Can Make You Cough—and What to Do About It
Q: Sometimes after I finish a run outside on a cold day, I have a coughing fit. What’s up with that? While winter workouts are great for some people, cold or dry air can trigger exercise-induced asthma (EIA) in others. EIA is a condition in which the small airways in the lungs swell, making it […]
'The Diet Swaps That Helped Me Completely Transform My Body'
I was a dancer throughout my childhood, until I got injured when I was 16. After that, I became pretty sedentary. I ate a lot of fast food, and snacked on things like candy, and other refined, processed vending machine foods. I drank more Dr. Pepper than I did water. Every now and then, I’d […]
Just Watching Jessica Biel’s Squat Workout Is Making Us Sore
Today marks Jessica Biel’s first appearance at the Primetime Emmy Awards as a nominee. Being that Biel is one of Hollywood’s most fitspirational stars, it makes sense that The Sinner star has been majorly prepping for the red carpet at the gym. The 36-year-old shared her butt-toning workout on Instagram over the weekend, and it’s no joke to say […]
What Taking A Break From Exercise Does To Your Body
We’ve officially hit the thick of winter: the days are shorter, the nights are darker and puffer vests are non-negotiable. But if you, like us, are partial to ditching your daily workout in favour of extra doona time, you might wanna listen up. Coz new research has found that taking prolonged breaks from exercise can […]
Pippa Middleton Revealed Her Favorite Pregnancy Workout
Pippa Middleton has been working hard to stay healthy during her pregnancy. In her first trimester, Middleton did a wide variety of exercises: from yoga and Pilates to walking and Barrecore. In her second trimester, Middleton focused her attention on tennis, an activity which she told British supermarket Waitrose’s monthly magazine she has enjoyed since […]
How To Tell If You Sweat Too Much And What To Do About It
Getting a heavy sweat on is totally normal when you’re working out. But when you find yourself a dripping mess simply ordering a coffee or sitting at your desk? Not ideal. Enter, hyperhidrosis: a condition that occurs when the amount you’re schvitzing doesn’t seem to match the situation you’re in. “Hyperhidrosis is sweating beyond your […]
Four Quick Hair Fixes For Your Workout Woes
Solve your workout hair woes Celebrity fitness blogger, Laura Dundovic knows how to maintain healthy shiny hair despite regular workouts in the outdoor elements “When my hair is healthy, it gives me a boost of confidence in everything I do,” says Dundovic, adding that “when my whole body feels good- my skin, my complexion, my […]