Energy
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Why women’s weight training is going from strength to strength
We need to talk about weights. Science has long proven weight-bearing exercises are good for the body and the mind. It builds muscle mass, reduced body fat and alleviates risk factors of chronic conditions like diabetes and anxiety. Government guidelines...
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4 Things To Do To Stay Fit (and Motivated) In Winter
It’s getting cold and it’s getting dark. We’ve had it pretty easy so far with a mild autumn. But the clocks are now set: we must brace for winter. It is so much more of a challenge to get out...
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What swimming taught me about mental resilience
As a child, there was nothing I wanted more than being in water. Not winning swimming competitions. Not collecting a nice cheque. To me, it was simply about how fast I could cut through water. I still recall the juvenile...
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8 high-protein foods that give you all-day energy
Pop quiz! It's 4.30pm — your workday is winding down, and you're counting the minutes to your evening workout. To bolster your flagging energy for bench presses and squat jumps to come, do you: a) eat a meal that has...
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This is the Best Time to Drink Your Protein Shake
You probably heard that it's best to have your protein shake right after exercising. The truth is, you can take your protein booster any time of the day. Your body is smart enough and will be able to stock up...
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How not to harm your health when exercising
Exercise is very good for you. We should all do it and we should do it regularly. We should aim to run faster, jump higher, get into that unendingly twisty yoga pose and as a result we will all live...