Workouts 

How to Burn More Fat With Less Effort

Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have found an easier way of getting off those extra kilos you may have gained. It's involves a unique combination of intense and light exercise.

Great summer workout - just add water

With warm weather season now approaching, exercisers want to take their workouts outside and breakout of their indoor fitness ruts. But, when temperatures reach record highs and humidity levels soar, traditional outdoor workouts become less appealing. We show how you can stay cool while still enjoying outdoor physical activity.

Reduce muscle burn with baking soda

Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, is used as a medication to neutralize stomach acid in ulcer patients and as a home remedy for stomach distress. Now researchers in Greece have shown that it may neutralize the acid in muscles during intense exercise and helps athletes to exercise longer (Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, October 2006).

Faster recovery with caffeine

In a recent study  researchers found that moderate doses of caffeine, roughly equivalent to two cups of coffee, cut post-workout muscle pain by up to 48 percent in a small sample of volunteers.

Tips to avoid exercise burnout

When it comes to getting and staying fit, consistency is a major component to success. Ensuring that you regularly eat nutritious meals and exercise week after week is mandatory. But, too much of a good thing can actually be harmful.

Eat fat before a workout?

Is it better to eat before or after a workout?  We give you a medical answer.

Spice up your workout with interval training

Now here's the really exciting part…many people notice a reduction in weight and centimetres, as their body's water store.

Tips to bounce back after exercising

Is today's exercise tomorrow's pain? We offers tips to bounce back better after exercise.

How to overcome a workout plateau

Humans are habitual. They strive on routine and rituals. While it’s true that routine can provide a sense of ease and security, I think we’d all agree that the same old, same old can also turn to boredom. And when it comes to working out, routine can be downright toxic.

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