Can you mix alcohol and exercise? Whatever your fitness goal, you are more likely to achieve it quickly if you don’t drink alcohol. That doesn’t mean you must abstain, but you need to be aware of what alcohol does to your body and take account of that during your exercise sessions. Read more To learn … Read more
Many people focus on their carb intake. While controlling carbohydrates is important, attention also needs to be directed at protein. Protein contains amino acids, the building blocks necessary for muscle growth and maintenance. Additionally, protein is an important contributor to a healthy metabolism, efficient nutrient transport throughout the body, as well as a healthy immune … Read more
First, of all, no one is saying you can’t drink alcohol if you’re trying to improve your health and fitness through exercise. But you do need to be aware of the impact alcohol has. Your health and fitness goals will be directly affected in three key ways. Read more To learn more about healthy exercise … Read more
The word ‘nutrition’ can conjure up images of counting calories, weighing food and general misery associated with eating. It can feel like a complex process that sucks the life out of meals and any enjoyment associated with food. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way. Getting your nutrition right can be simplified, making it … Read more
Why do we want a big slice of cake instead of a fruit salad? Why do we sometimes fight to stay on the sofa when we know some exercise will be a better choice for us? Whether you’re looking to lose weight, improve your fitness levels or future-proof your health, sometimes it feels as though … Read more
If it feels to you that maintaining a healthy diet is a complex process that sucks the life out of meals and any enjoyment associated with food, think again. Getting your nutrition right can be simplified, making it effective and easy to follow, so you can still enjoy your meals. By taking the focus away … Read more
If you’ve decided to rekindle your relationship with exercise, an effective way to meet health goals is working out with weights. But you need to take care; do your best to avoid injury. Here are six strategies to defend against injury. Read more To learn more about healthy exercise and eating habits to achieve your … Read more
Some people enjoy calculating calories and weighing their food. Others would rather not feel they must count the number of peas on their plate. Life with Sonia share our five easy easy-to-follow and simple-to-implement approaches designed to help you improve your eating habits easily and without much thought. You’ll feel healthier with just a few … Read more
If your goal is to build muscle, chances are you already know the feeling of delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Perhaps you have found yourself limping up and down the stairs for a couple of days after a leg workout, or struggling to lift your arm above your head after you train upper body. Read more … Read more
Busting 7 Fitness Myths At Fit to Last, we meet people who have been trying for years to lose weight and/or get fitter but have failed with everything they’ve tried. Often this is because they have had misconceptions (myths) that have scuppered them. We have found that dispelling those misconceptions is important for a successful … Read more