Evaluating your fitness level can be simplified by gauging how quickly your heart rate returns to its baseline after an intense exercise. To illustrate the concept of heart rate recovery (HRR), think of a scenario where someone is rushing to catch a bus. A person in...

Human beings haven't naturally evolved for regular exercise. Physical activity was crucial for survival in the past, as people had to hunt for food and avoid becoming prey. Today, our society doesn't demand physical activity for survival. Therefore exercising can be...

Its time to enjoy a break from routine and some time for reflection before we close for the year. I trust in your term 3 of exercising you achieved a better sense of health and fitness. If however you found yourself disappointed with your progress then let’s talk...

I often find that worry and reasoning are two powerful forces that can hinder my fitness progress. It usually begins with a negative thought, like "I'm too busy," and it's easy to follow it up with a list of reasons why I can't exercise. This cycle can lead to...

Throughout history, status symbols have undergone significant transformations, reflecting shifts in societal norms and values. In the past, corpulence was often deemed a status symbol in certain cultures, with various connotations: Firstly, being overweight conveyed...

This week we will be focusing on the muscles of the truck and learning to feel our abdominal muscles engage to support movement during exercise.   Core strength plays a pivotal role in enhancing overall health and daily functioning. The core encompasses the muscles in...

There is a growing body of research exploring the relationship between muscle strength and brain health. Numerous studies have investigated the effects of exercise, including resistance training, on cognitive function, brain structure, and neuroprotective mechanisms....

Cardiovascular exercise is important for women of all ages, and particularly important for women in later life. Here are some reasons why: Heart health: Cardiovascular exercise helps keep the heart healthy by strengthening the heart muscle, reducing blood pressure,...

Many people have come to understand “self discipline” as a punishment and not an aspiring virtue. However to achieve your goal for physical fitness requires some level of positive self-discipline in daily exercise. The reward for the investment of self-discipline is...

There is a certain level of contradiction in improving cardiovascular fitness, and that is exercising at a point beyond your personal fitness. Meaning, when you are exercising and feeling breathless and unfit, you are improving your cardiovascular fitness. Challenging...

We are 2 weeks into 2023 and half way through our 9 minute exercise challenge. Success at this point can go either way; it depends on what was driving your motivation at the beginning of the challenge. In my experience there are two approaches in finding motivation...

We have DONE Week 1 of our Fitness WELLth Challenge 2023! Have you achieved your goal of 9 minutes of daily exercise this week? If YES…Congratulations on your first week’s achievement! WELL DONE!! If NO…reflect on your week and make changes to your schedule to allow...