I’m not usually into telling people what they SHOULD do, or even what is good for them, however there is one thing I am CONVINCED of…. Yoga is good for EVERYONE. I began my yoga journey about 8 years ago… A race-head; full-throttle, pedal to the metal kinda gal… “Why walk, when you can run?”… Continue reading Do Yoga
You guys may recall that about 4 months ago I took the plunge and FINALLY grabbed one of these DREAMY Vintage Style bikes!! I had wanted one FOREVER and FINALLY (thanks to the generosity of someone special!) I was able to order one!! 🙂 My baby Molly Minty came fresh from Reid Cycles and I… Continue reading My Reid Vintage Style Bike – Molly Minty
This is me…. Not now… But back then… I was the same person inside… Loving…Caring…Curious….Craving Connection…. Yet, due to my external appearance I felt ever so alone, isolated, marginalised, separate, ashamed, UGLY and I was DEFINITELY unfit…. I could not run for more than 10 seconds without feeling out of breathe…. I would never EVER… Continue reading I’m running the 2014 New York Marathon…. Why…
This morning as I completed yet another workout, I reflected upon my journey to date… As I walked this morning indoors on the treadmill, I flicked through a fitness mag to help pass the time…. Sometimes I’m up for running, sometimes I’m up for pushing myself, but today I felt like taking it easy… I… Continue reading Don’t Lie to Yourself…
Most of us would like to know the secrets to staying and looking young. According to a study conducted over twenty years by American researchers, running can slow the aging process. Published just this month (August 2010), the study by the Stanford University School of Medicine found that people over 50 who ran regularly over… Continue reading Fabulous Fitness – Run To Stay Young
There’s no such thing as Spot Reduction Expert FITlosopher- Sharny from Sharny and Julius joins us again this month to chat about an often broached subject in the health and fitness realm- getting rid of those “problem areas”. Many of us have them and although I honestly thought this type of story may appeal more… Continue reading Fabulous Fitness – Spot Reduction
This month’s Fabulous Fitness Fact comes from Sharny Kieser, Director of Sharny and Julius. Their FITlosophy is a fabulous and fresh gift to the world AND a much needed change of tone! 🙂 I personally worked out with Sharny a few years back and was blown away by how much I was challenged, but also… Continue reading Fabulous Fitness – The Benefits of Strength Training
This month’s Fabulous Fitness Feature comes from Bryan Castle, Director of Yoga Vida here on the Sunshine Coast. Fresh from Florida, Bryan has trained with some of the very best masters in the art of yoga. One of the reasons for Bryan’s dedication to yoga arose from niggling sports injuries, and the seemingly miraculous way… Continue reading Yoga for Longevity and “Peace” of Mind
Did you know that 10,000 steps is the minimum level of physical activity recommended, just for good health? That’s the equivalent of about 7-8km of walking a day. Don’t despair! This can be accumulated over the day and achieved by simply moving more, sitting less. Furthermore, it is best and recommended to build to this level over time if you are currently not… Continue reading 10, 000 Steps