10 Self-care Tips to Maintain Good Health

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We are constantly harassed by continuous demands from work and life that there is little time left for anything else. Our responsibilities from busy careers and such could get so bad that it makes it difficult to keep up with our personal needs. Of course we usually can’t control some of these situations, however, it’s […]

I’m Skinny, Do I Need Exercise?

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I’m tired of people asking if I want to disappear every time they see me exercising. It is almost becoming offensive and I’m not just talking about the subtexts in that statement. This post is not for those people so let’s not go into that. This is for you and I who don’t get fat […]

Healthy Habits worth Adopting

It’s never too late to adopt new habits which can positively influence your health, dropping bad habits and picking up good ones that benefit you. And it does not even have to be complex decisions and difficult lifestyle changes, it can be little convenient changes you would easily adjust to. Once you get used to […]

5 Tips to Lose and Maintain a Healthy Weight

Losing weight is one battle I fought hard to conquer and did win, but only for a short while. I’d lost the weight, used less energy, looked and felt fabulous. Until the weight started piling up and after a year or so, I was back to square one. I was frustrated and swore to make […]

Five Things You Should Do Before You Start to Exercise

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It is time to get fit and healthier by using exercise as a major tool. Exercise can be done in various forms and for different reasons, they can help you strengthen your muscles, lose weight and generally keep your body fit and trim. The type and frequency of exercise depend on the outcome you are […]

Get Ready for the Lagos Fitness and Wellness Festival 2016

If you’re a fitness junkie living in Lagos or just looking to have some fun outdoors with family and friends, then you should mark this date on your calendar: November 19, 2016. There’s an event slated to hold on that day you wouldn’t want to miss. It’s the Lagos Fitness and Wellness Festival. The Lagos […]

Getting The Most Out Of The Initial Jogging Experience

The thought of jogging might put some people off or come across as a rigorous chore than a revitalising form of exercise. With more joggers becoming a familiar sight, many spectators might wonder how these individuals keep up. And despite the amusing stare, the runner’s clothing soaked in sweat yet an unfeigned look on his […]

Four Tips to Prevent Hypertension

HYPERTENSION, also known as high blood pressure, is a disease of the heart that causes it to pump blood at an abnormally high rate that can be injurious to the body system. The best way to prevent high B.P is to see your doctor to check your blood pressure and get professional advice on how […]

7 Mistakes People Make About Dieting

Dieting isn’t for everyone: Not just in terms of you not achieving your desired result, but dieting isn’t recommended to just everyone. With the exception of severe cases such as morbid obesity, no one under the age of 18 should diet, actually some doctors recommend actually waiting until 21. During the adolescent period, the body […]

Four Benefits of Swimming

To some people, swimming is purely a hobby, to some, it can serve as some sort of exercise or sport while to others it is simply a means of relaxation. Swimming has a wide range of benefits that it confers on people that engage in it. It is an activity that stimulates and exercises a majority […]

Simple Tips to Help You Lose Weight Faster

Losing weight is not an easy feat to achieve, as it requires a lot of patience and determination. The two major reasons why one may decide to lose weight are for medical or beauty reasons. To lose body fat and get a slimmer body is not a day’s job. You have to be consistent with […]

Four Activities That Strengthen Your Muscles

When the word exercise is mentioned, most people cringe because they think it is difficult and complex. However, this is not always true as there are some simple daily activities that exercise your body even when you are not paying attention. Exercise strengthens the muscles of the body by keeping them in optimum condition and […]

Stroller Fitness: Workout and Bond With Your Baby

Some of the reasons some mothers are unable to workout include but are not limited to: not having enough time, having a child to care for, feelings of tiredness, guilt over taking time away from their kids for themselves. Having a baby definitely changes your workout routine to some extent. You probably do not have that […]

5 Useful Tips on Improving your Posture

Good posture is associated with smartness and youth. Poor or impaired posture gives the appearance of an unhealthy or a handicapped person, this is why most people strive to stand up tall and straight. A hunched posture can also make you look as if you have low self-esteem. It is therefore very important to achieve […]

How To Relieve Stress With Exercise

Stress is an everyday occurrence for most people. Deadlines to meet, traffic rush, relationships, exams etc. While some stress factors can be avoided, some are out of our control and cannot be avoided. Unavoidable stress needs to be managed as much as possible. Exercise, besides helping you lose weight, is a great way to relieve […]

How to Relieve Stress Faster

Stress is an everyday occurrence for most people due to deadlines to meet, traffic rush, relationships, exams etc. While some stress factors can be avoided, some are out of our control and cannot be avoided. Unavoidable stress needs to be managed. Exercise, besides helping you lose weight, is a great way to relieve anxiety and […]