If you love running and your child has expressed an interest in running, you may be wondering when they can start. Hunter Bennett, a senior lecturer in sports science at the University of Adelaide, said children who engage in physical activity such as running have a reduced risk of childhood obesity, improved heart health and … Read more
Share on PinterestWalking is the most popular physical activity in the United States, but experts say it may not be enough to maintain fitness levels. Image credit: Luke Mattson/Stocksy Researchers report that walking is the most popular leisure activity in the United States. They point out that people who live in cities also like to … Read more
Frieda Redknapp is passionate about health and wellbeing and makes fitness a consistent part of her lifestyle. The 42-year-old mother of five mixes up her training, from strength training in the gym to skipping and cycling outdoors. “My routine will change. My commitments will not,” she told her followers. “Early mornings don’t matter. Exercise clears … Read more
Like many parents who juggle work and childcare, Lucy Demain, 33, a doctor and mother of three, can’t always make fitness a top priority. Still, she understands how important it is for both physical and mental health. “Working as a physician, I have seen firsthand the impact poor lifestyle choices can have on patients and … Read more
Virgin Active South Africa has launched Collection Country Club in Green Point, Cape Town. This is the first of a new ‘Social Wellness Club’ concept that will be rolled out to 127 existing gym facilities across the country. Virgin Active CEO Dean Kowalski said in an interview that while the new concept differs from traditional … Read more
Pilates is a great time. According to women’s healthPilates has become most popular over the past five years, with participants increasing from 9.2 million to 12.9 million. It has also become one of the trendiest workouts you can participate in on social media. If you are a single man who is even slightly aware of … Read more
VO2 max is widely known as the gold standard of aerobic fitness. It appears on your watch, in your training app, and across social media as a benchmark for comparison. However, the numbers you see may not be as accurate an indication of your fitness level as you think. Research questions whether the most common … Read more
The trainer reveals three standing tests that will show whether your balance is at the top level after age 60. Most people don’t think about balance until they start losing balance. However, research shows that balance is one of the most important indicators of overall health as we age, and is often overlooked. The ability … Read more
A certified personal trainer shares four standing moves to target your core after 50. For many adults over the age of 50, abdominal contractions can be frustrating. Even with regular exercise and healthy weight management, it can seem like stubborn belly fat is hard to lose. That’s because as we age, hormonal changes, loss of … Read more
7 minute read Ready to get in the best shape of your life? Get weekly free workouts and key training insights delivered straight to your inbox. Please register here And start making profits. At a glancewalking seems pretty intuitive. It’s a skill you (and most babies) learn in the first year of life. By the … Read more