Health & Well-Being

One of the reasons why men want a personal trainer is because they want to work out the right way. Developing strength is one of the goals, along with building the most attractive muscles for the conventional masculine physique. Because truth be told, there are a lot of exercises that can be done out there and not every single one can be great.  When you only have an hour or two in the gym, you want to ensure every rep and set is worth it. And that begins with doing the right kind of exercise. While women like to grow their butt and tone their abs, men have it different. It’s all about bulking the upper body while significantly growing the rest of the body as well. Arnold mentioned in an interview to make sure that your diet also complements your workout. This means that if you are w...

When you think of treating yourself, do you imagine sizzling prawns in pepper and lime? Or perhaps fresh oysters with a pinch of wasabi? Maybe scallops seared in lemon is more to your liking? As if the mouth-watering taste of seafood wasn’t already heaven on the tastebuds, it’s been proven that it’s a miracle for the body too! As per Pacifica Trading blog website, not only do these sea-treats assists and prevent in various health aspects, but a healthy seafood diet will actually make you lose weight! So seafood, and eat as much as you like! The Facts on Fish Here’s the truly incredible thing; not only will eating fish make you lose weight, but it will actually benefit in weight-loss too! Fish has many health benefits. All fish contains omega-3, which is renowned as a ‘good fat’ an...

Author: Jaqquline Lawrie Are you low on time but still want to tone up and live a healthy lifestyle? Everyone wants to live a healthy, fit lifestyle but sometimes it’s hard to fit in a workout with the daily struggles of work and commitments. Here are 4 quick workouts that are bound to make you sweat and can be performed at home or on the go. Jumping Jacks Jumping jacks are super quick, easy and will get your legs, glutes, abs and arms toned. To perform a jumping jack, start by placing your legs together and then jump with your legs and arms facing outwards. 250 jumping jacks will burn 50 calories so get jumping! Repeat step 20x with a 10 second break in-between reps. Push-ups Everyone has heard of a push-up, and although they can sound daunting sometimes, it will help y...

Author: Jaqquline Lawrie Everyone wants to be happy right? While money cannot always buy happiness here are 5 easy ways you can infuse it into your life! Go for a walk I’m sure you’ve heard exercise is good for you and it is, but it’s not only physically good for you it’s also mentally good for you too! While lifting weights and running marathons aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, a simple walk in the evening can help lower stress, anxiety and boost your happiness. When you work out, chemicals called endorphins are released into your body, which release a positive feeling into your body and help block pain. The release of endorphins can also help you sleep better which in return will release stress.   Get some indoor plants Did you know by simply bringing some plants ...

It is never too late to quit smoking. If you've been smoking for a while and thinking that quitting now will not make any difference then think again. This video explains how within few hours of quitting, your body recovery process starts kicking in and how your body starts recovering. You'll also find the plethora of health benefits you'll receive when you quit smoking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3I0mJ2RfU0  

Humidifier can be one of the best things you would buy this winter. Winter air is dry air. Humidifiers put moisture back into the air, which can create a lot of benefits for you and your family. It is very surprising that very few know the benefits of a humidifier. A 2013 study, for example, showed that increasing humidity levels to 43 percent or above significantly reduced the ability of airborne viruses to cause flu infections. In fact, in a low humidity environment, 70-77 percent of viruses could transmit the disease through coughs, but when humidity was increased to 43 percent or more, that number dropped to only 14 percent. An earlier 2009 study showed similar results, with humidity limiting the transmission of the influenza virus. Getting a humidifier may help you avoid g...