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Carmen Crous: #TrifocusBrandAmbassador and Face of Fitness entrant
Carmen Crous is one busy lady! Not only is she a medical sales rep, she also runs her own make-up business, is a #TrifocusBrandAmbassador, and has also entered this year’s USN Face of Fitness. We caught up with her to find out what keeps her going. I believe in balance…
Endorphins and exercise: The drug of choice
You’ve heard it said that engaging in regular exercise is a powerful way to feel good, to stave off depression and to tackle the effects of stress. Ever wondered why? Specifically, it’s because when you exercise, the hypothalamus (in your brain) triggers the release of endorphins from the cells containing…
Why it’s difficult to tone your calves – part 2
Last week, #TrifocusBrandAmbassador – Ashleigh Frost – chatted to us about why your calves are the most difficult muscle – in your body – to tone. This week, she’ll be talking to us about the anatomy of the calves. Let’s take a closer look at the anatomy of the calf…
Why your bones wish you’d do more weight training
We all expect grey hairs, wrinkles and saggy bits as we age. And we can’t do much about some of these things (well besides, say, investing in good hair colour or a bit of Botox). But we can do a lot, in the gym through activities such as weight training,…
How to give nutrition information to your peers
Get a few buddies together round a table, and ask them what foods are good (or bad) for you, and you’ll soon have a rather heated discussion. That’s because everybody has strong opinions about what constitutes the “ideal” diet. Even the experts agree. Says Dr Deborah Gordon: “I’ll start right…
4 of the Worst trends ever to hit the fitness and nutrition industry
It’s no secret that there are some fitness atrocities that have reared their heads over the last 30 years, which would make any self-respecting personal trainer cringe . These movements gathered masses of followers in the hope of attaining beautiful bodies, better health or just to be in with what’s…
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