We debunk the top 5 myths about fitness that you may have heard of, to ensure you stay on top of your game, reach your true potential, and make the most out of your workout when you hit the gym. This way, you can attain a healthier lifestyle you’re content and comfortable with.
The fitness industry is bombarded with fads and quick fixes that almost never work but make large promises. "Drink this tea", "Avoid carbs after dark", "Don’t use weights because they will make you bulky". Such misinformation often leads to misconceptions that could be detrimental to your fitness journey.
As a woman with Brazilian and Italian roots, Flavia di Marco and her friends have always been mindful of their butts! Brazilians are very well known for good looking butts but what most people don’t know is how useful our butts can be to our bodies.
Common dieting mistakes will not only limit the amount of fat you lose but also compromise your ability to retain or even build muscle throughout the body recomposition process.
Body fat accumulates when an individual consumes a number of calories that are more than what they expend. The excess amount of calories is then converted to fat and stored by the body. Energy balance refers to the number of calories consumed versus the number of calories expended by an individual.
The life expectancy of running shoes are measured in miles rather than months or years. As a general rule of thumb, experts suggest that running shoes be retired and replaced every 500 to 750 kilometres (300 to 500 miles).
In preparation for an upcoming marathon or race against your own personal best, you’ve probably obsessed over figuring out the best training techniques or even running clothes or shoes to wear. All this, just to ensure you can perform optimally on the big day. While the above are all completely fair considerations for optimal performance, there’s another crucial factor that’s often overlooked - and that’s diet.