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Cardio, short for cardiovascular exercise, is any movement that gets your heart rate up and increases blood circulation.

 

Sustaining a long term serious injury is horrible for anyone to endure. No matter what sport you play from soccer, rugby, bodybuilding or golf; whatever the sport it's a traumatic experience for anyone to go through. There are so many emotions that you go through when dealing with injuries and it can limit you from doing so many day to day tasks, work, training and (depending on the injury) anything that requires you to stand for long periods of time.

"Fat" despite being the one of the main macronutrients, it is always considered as a bad rap. Fats or lipids play a very crucial role in a healthy, balanced diet. Without fats we would not be able to utilize fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K and would be deprived of a major source of energy. Due to its slower absorption rate (5-8 hours) fat helps to balance blood sugar levels, maintains body temperature. Good fats help to reduce LDL levels which decrease the risk of stroke and heart disease. Including good quality fats in your meal, helps you feel full for a longer time and also assist in weight loss.

DON'T MISS THE BIG PICTURE!!

The concept of "ideal health" should be functional, with manageable eating patterns & habits (diet), work outs and, overall, a balanced lifestyle. The first step in making this happen for anyone is that you have to decide to do it, make the choice and make a commitment. Looking at the big picture and ascertaining what "ideal health" means to you as this will be a very individualised and personal thing. Ask yourself the tough questions, why do you really want to change your body.

After being involved in the fitness industry for several years, one thing that I see year upon year is the dreaded weight gain over winter, it's not hard to see why! The days are shorter, it's harder to get out of bed and motivation can be hard to find.