Yearly Archives: 2010
Why Dieting Can Make You Gain Weight
There is no denying that the weight loss industry is booming – with a proliferation of diets, programs and plans available for people looking to lose unwanted kilos. Many people looking for a quick fix to their weight loss woes,…
The Reason You Get Sore A Day After Your Workout
Most people, whether they’re new to exercise, are a long-term gym goer, or are an accomplished athlete, experience muscle soreness 12-48 hours after they do a new and/or tough training session. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is the term used…
Why Everyone Should Put Squats Into Their Workout
Walk into any gym and I’m sure you will see someone doing a squat exercise – bodyweight, with a barbell, swissball, dumbbells – you will see many variations. Squats for fat loss Squats are one of the best exercises you can…
Cous Cous Salad Recipe
Cous cous is a great versatile pasta that can be used as a side dish or made up into a nice healthy salad. The recipe below is one that I make quite regularly. I have it as a lunch dish…
Do You Measure Up?
The Australian Government’s Measure Up campaign is back on our television screens. The campaign, which was first launched in 2008, highlights the importance of people’s waist measurement as a risk factor for chronic disease and how people can lower their risk (and waist size) through…
Escalating Density Training Workout
Following on from my post on escalating density training (EDT), below is an EDT workout I have put together for you to try. This workout comprises of three 15 minute sessions, separated by 5 minute rest periods. It is made up…