Tag: workouts

6 Workouts to try when you work from home

Sitting for prolonged periods can pose potential risks to your health. By creating necessary movement and workouts throughout your workday, these health risks may be avoided. Also see: Local Life Hacks: Practical Tips for Commuting, Shopping, Cooking, and Daily Tasks Working from home creates a sedentary environment, as you spend most of your workday sitting […]

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Are micro-workouts effective? Why mini sessions are gaining traction

Micro-workouts are convenient and time-friendly, but are they effective? Here’s all you need to consider. With demanding family responsibilities, career schedules and everyday stresses of life, it can feel impossible to sustain a fitness plan. This is where micro-workouts enter the picture, the idea being that any form of movement or exercise is better than […]

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How to romanticise your workouts so they feel less like chores

If this is you, please come this way, some of us don’t get out of bed eager to work out. Exercise might become less enjoyable and more like another task on the never-ending to-do list, even with the best of intentions. What if, however, these workouts didn’t have to feel like pressure or punishment? How […]

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Genetics vs gym: Does ‘skinny genes’ mean you can avoid diet and workouts?

“Skinny genes” may seem like a dream come true, you think of being able to indulge and skip exercises without facing any consequences, but can you really? The publications below expand on how genetics can affect body structure and metabolism – and are not a guarantee of long-term health. Even with advantageous genes, maintaining a […]

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Here’s why workout make-up is a no-go

You always want to look cute while breaking a sweat but wearing makeup at the gym is a definite no. Wearing makeup while working out is not a good idea. In some reality TV shows, we see women wearing makeup while exercising. When you sweat, your pores open up, so it’s best to skip the […]

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The beginner’s guide to working out: Where to start

Starting your fitness journey can seem like a very difficult thing to do, especially if you are generally busy. Working out as a beginner can be overwhelming since you may not know what you are doing most of the time. The Hinge Health portal discusses the common barriers that beginners are most likely to face […]

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5 Easy booty workouts to do at home

Getting up and going to the gym can often feel like a task you just want to ignore, even when you are eager to get your booty in shape. Word of advice? Do not neglect the booty! According to Women’s Health, Kehinde Anjorin, CFSC, NCSF, a certified functional strength coach and personal trainer, says that […]

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