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Follow these six juice tips from the pros
Speak to any master nutritionist and you’ll be told that until you’re getting at least five servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit daily, you’re not going to achieve the kind of optimal health you deserve.  One simple solution is to juice your fruit and veg, so you get…
Nine reasons why you should be supplementing with creatine
For most of us, the supplements lining the shelves of our local gym shop are intimidating. They promise to make us leaner, faster, harder and stronger… And it seems there are dozens upon dozens of supplements available.  All you need to know is that there’s one supplement in there that…
10 Reasons you should train with a spotter
At first you need to realise a spotter is not the person that lifts up weights for you. If you are not able to lift it by yourself, you most probably need to go lighter. A spotter’s role is only to assist the person training to lift the weight into the…
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Tips to motivate you for that 10km run
Do you look at distance runners with envy? Wish you too could run 10km? You can – and don’t need a personal trainer to help you. Read on to find out more. 1. Invest in a good pair of running shoes If you’ve never run before, then you’ve never experienced the…
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Five incredible tips to improve your sleep
Insomnia, whether it’s exercise related or not, can literally drive you crazy. Sleep deprivation kills your immunity, making you more susceptible to a range of diseases (including chronic disease like diabetes). Yes, exercise does help you sleep, so it’s a good idea to exercise regularly. But be aware that working…
The benefits of weight training for women
Visit any gym and you’ll see the dudes lining up to use the free weights. But only one or two women (and they’re usually there with a personal trainer or a boyfriend!). Women have, historically, avoided weights and weight training, for lots of reasons. There’s the belief that weight training…