If you are like me then you struggle with the concept of a complete rest day. Movement, exercise or training is part of your routine and you need it in your day to feel energised, focused, calm, happy or just to gain a proper night's sleep. Maybe it is your much needed time out or meditation where all your other worries and commitments fall away. Perhaps you feel at times you are addicted to exercise or training, you crave it even when you are exhausted or sore and experience withdrawal symptoms when you can't do it? 

We don't care what your excuse was... you know you drank more than you needed to and now you are paying for it.  Hangovers can wreak havoc on your body and may stick around for up to 24 hours, depending on how much you drink.  As you get older, these seem to last more like two or three days, really impacting your productivity.  While practicing moderation or abstinence would be the ultimate way of avoiding a hangover, sometimes even the most controlled and logical of us will stray.

How can standing yoga help with backache?

When we stand or sit for long periods of time, we typically end up getting relaxed or a little lazy with our muscles and end up forgetting about core and posture.  When we don’t have our core looking after our bodies, our lower back and shoulders take the brunt of our weight.  All this does is put extra undue pressure on our bodies that we don’t need, and we end up with a horrible backache.

When it comes to burning fat and losing weight, not all workouts are created equal. Some exercises maximize calorie burn, boost metabolism, and help you shed fat faster than others. If you’re serious about achieving your fitness goals, here are the 10 best fat-burning workouts, backed by science, to help you get the results you’ve been working for.

Think about it this way: A weightlifter has to keep adding plates to the bar; if the weight isn’t increased, their body adapts and stops getting stronger.  Similarly, as runners we have to keep putting our bodies under the appropriate amount of stress so that we can keep benefitting from the workout.

If you’re struggling to lose fat and want to avoid the gym, you’re not alone. Many people are opting for home workouts to save time and money, and the good news is that you can achieve fantastic fat-burning results from the comfort of your living room! The key is to focus on full-body movements and high-intensity workouts that challenge your muscles and boost your metabolism.

Are you hitting the gym regularly, following all the right advice, and still not seeing the fat loss results you’ve been hoping for? It can be frustrating when you feel like you’re doing everything right but aren’t getting the results you expect.

The truth is, losing fat isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter. Many people unknowingly make mistakes that sabotage their fat-loss efforts. Here are the 5 most common mistakes that could be holding you back—and how to fix them.

When it comes to fat loss, cardio workouts often take the spotlight. But with so many options—HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) and steady-state cardio being the two most popular—how do you know which one will help you shed fat the fastest?

In this post, we’ll dive into both approaches, their benefits, and which one is best suited for your fitness goals.