One of the biggest mistakes a woman can ever make in her life is to avoid lifting weights. Perhaps the No. 1 reason that a woman won’t lift weights is because she believes this will bulk her up. The myth that strength training will masculinize a woman is partly to blame for the prevalence of […]
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No such thing as pregnancy fat; you CAN lose the weight! Many women who’ve had several pregnancies insist that their stubborn excess weight is the result of having babies, when nothing could be further from the truth. Have you ever told someone, while patting your muffin top waistline, “I have a good excuse for being […]
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Breakfast (15 recipes) 1. Banana Protein Packed Pancakes Ingredients: 1/2 Medium Banana 2 Egg Whites 1/4 c Skim Milk 1/4 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 tsp Ground Flaxseed 1/4 c Almond Meal (or Flour) Pinch of Sea Salt 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Instructions: Mash banana and add egg whites, cinnamon, vanilla […]
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Rojak, fried popiah, putu mayam, cendol, curry puff, and the list goes on. These alluring delicacies have made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise, but it also means Malaysians are facing an arduous task when it comes to weight loss. With our diet revolves mainly around carbohydrates & fats, it’s no wonder that people don’t keep the […]
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Getting lean fast requires boosting your body’s metabolic rate – the rate at which it burns calories throughout the day – long after your workout is over. By increasing your body’s metabolic rate you burn more calories because the body automatically goes into “work mode,” preparing itself for a day of hard physical labour. So, […]
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Static Stretching Probably the most common stretching technique, static stretching is done by stretching the targeted muscle group to its full range of motion, and being hold for 20-60 seconds. There are two types of static stretches: – Active: The individual will apply force onto the targeted muscle group until he starts feeling the muscle […]
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Human can’t move around freely hereithout a pair of legs, so it’s no surprise to know that 1/4 of the bones of our entire body can be found in our feet, and because proprioceptives lie close to the joints, we have a lot of proprioceptives input coming from our feet. Most of the joints have […]
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A typical diet of a fitness enthusiast often revolves around endless mounds of chicken breast, oatmeal, and cottage cheese. However, these foods can become boring and sometimes repugnant when eaten in large amount over a period of time. Fortunately, succeeding with a healthy diet program doesn’t require constant superhuman willpower. No longer do you have to be […]
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Poor push up often gets shunned by lifters & just sits quietly by itself at the corner. Gym-goers opt for more explosive movements, and push ups are probably only used before their workout as warm up. Well, it’s time to restore its wounded pride. This classic exercise can be continuously refined & developed to match […]
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When we talk about muscle building, most people often focus on diet and exercise, but few actually take their rest seriously. The key component in rebuilding your muscle tissue is a luxury taken for granted, but the reality is that our sleep plays a vital role in exercise performance, hormonal level, and also the storage […]
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