Exercise Of The WeeK: Hamstring Curl

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  Hamstring Curl Exercise 

If you have trouble firming the back thighs, you are not alone! This area easily accumulates body fat and it's one of the last parts to give up its stores, even if you are strictly eating healthy.

Did You Know?

That Corn... 

It may sound corny, but how much do you really know about corn. Did you know that corn is the largest and one of the all-time favourite crops?  White (smaller sweeter) and yellow (bigger, more flavour) corn are the most popular eating varieties today, but corn comes in purple, brown, red, and blue. Did you know, for every kernel of corn on the cob, there is one strand of silk?

Corn is in season here in Nigeria and I thought to share some facts and health benefit that may surprise you:

7 Ways to Stop Overeating

Unfortunately, we as a society are overeating on a regular basis and that’s contributing to an epidemic of obesity and weight gain associated health issues. We overeat for many reasons and it’s important to work on reducing and avoiding eating too much food unnecessarily. Not only does it create weight burdens but it also overloads our digestive system and places a burden on our liver and other organs.

Do you find yourself overeating? Do you promise yourself that you’re going to eat less each day? Do you want to eat less and eat more of the healthier foods?

Tip Of The Week: Healthy Cooking

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Tip 4: Low-fat cooking

Low-fat cooking has come a long way. In fact, many of your high-calorie favourite foods have a tantalizing, healthier equivalent in a low-fat type.

Exercise Of the Week: Groucho Walk

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Are you tired of doing 3 sets of 15 reps of squat? Are you getting bored with the same old routine week after week? Are you trying to build sexy toned legs with devastating power to boot? Do you want to have a have bootynthat looked like it could crack walnuts in a single contraction?  If your answer is yes to these questions, try a squat variation that can break the monotony of your accumulation/volume phase. The Grouch walk (also known as duck walk) takes your squat training to a whole other level!

Diet vs. Exercise

Throwback Thursday! I started my weight loss journey August 2013 and I was eating anything I wanted

Tip Of The Week: Healthy Cooking

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Tip 4: Retain foods nutrients while cooking

Did you know that how you prepare, cook, and even store foods can affect not only safety, but also flavour and nutrients? Some people presume raw foods are more nutritious than cooked ones.

What's Healthier: Being "Fit but Fat" or "Skinny Fat"?

Is it healthier to be "fit but fat" or "skinny and not work out"? It's perhaps the debate of the century. And new research says, "Hell yes, build those muscles!"

Exercise Of The Week: Hyper-extension (Back Extension)

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Hyper-extension is a great core strengthening exercise. Hyper-extension strengthen and builds the lower back (erector spinae).

Fitness Crush Friday: Insanely Gorgeous Instagram Fitness Star Massy Arias

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Certified personal trainer Massy "MankoFit" Arias, known on Instagram as "the strong chick who does crazy stuff." Her upbeat daily exercise posts as well as wellness and mental health have earned her almost 2 million followers on Instagram 

Did You Know That?

Amaranth Leaves is a powerhouse of antioxidants, protein, vitamins, calcium, carbohydrates, iron and minerals? 

Resembling spinach in appearance, amaranth leaves come in a few varieties ranging from purple and red to green. The benefits of amaranth leaves are numerous. Read to know the reasons why you need to include amaranth leaves into your daily diet. 

Detoxification And Detox Benefits

Are you tired of following fad dieting programs still does not able to nail your health and fitness goals? If you are sick of trying every single diet program from the book without any results, it is time that you follow a detox diet to lose pounds of extra weights from your body. In the article I have shared detail about detox benefits and why you should follow a detox diet plan.

Tip Of the Week: Healthy Cooking

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Tip 3: Keep fats to a minimum

We often think of fats as unhealthy but you need fat in your diet. Fats in your diet give you energy and also help the body absorb vitamins.

Challenge Of The Week: HIIT Body Blast

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Want to slim down and tone up for beach-body shape? All you need is your body and this high-intensity interval-training (HIIT) plan to blast fat and develop lean muscle tone from head to toe!

Did Know That?

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That Ugu leaves (fluted pumpkin leaves)...

13 Secrets to Portion Control

 

 

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The Importance of Calories

Whether you're looking to lose weight or maintain your current size, it all comes down to calories — and some simple math. Calories in must equal calories out to keep your weight steady; and to lose a few pounds, you must burn more calories than you eat. Sounds simple enough, right? Unfortunately, healthy eating often falls apart at portion control. Without watching how much you eat at meals — and how much you snack in between — you run the risk of overeating. The following tips can help you eat less and keep your calorie intake in check.

Tip Of The Week: Healhy Cooking

Tip 2: Healthy cooking methods

Instead of frying foods – which adds unnecessary fats and calories – use cooking methods that add little or no fat.

Exercise Of The Week: Superman

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The  Superman

Mostly, core development is an essential aspect of fitness, and the Superman exercise helps with this development.