Perspire

Stress doesn’t always have to be a negative thing, but often times it’s to do with changes in behaviour and poor decision making. In this blog, we share with you a few tips on how to manage & relieve stress to help you feel better and improve your physical and mental health. Make a List…

Counting macros is just one of many great tools that can assist you in achieving your health and fitness goals sooner. This consists of keeping track of the types of foods that you eat as well as your calorie intake. The three macronutrients we need to keep track of are carbohydrates, fats & proteins. It…

Low-carb snacks are considered a popular snack choice because of it’s many health benefits including weight loss, HDL cholesterol & blood sugar control. Finding the right low-carb snacks is important to your health & eating plan. In this blog, we’ll share with you our top 10 favourite low-carb snacks to help you when choosing what…

  According to the American Heart Association, strength training is physical activity designed to improve muscular fitness by exercising a specific muscle or muscle group against external resistance, including free weights, weight machines, or your own body weight. (1) There are many benefits of strength training, including the preservation of muscle mass, weight control, reducing…

According to the American Heart Association, strength training is physical activity designed to improve muscular fitness by exercising a specific muscle or muscle group against external resistance, including free weights, weight machines, or your own bodyweight. (1) There are many benefits of strength training & is essential for good overall health & fitness. PRESERVE MUSCLE…

Believe it or not, many people experience weight gain while working out. There are many factors as to why this happens. Consider the following five reasons as to why you might not be seeing the results you’d hoped for on your weight loss journey before getting discouraged. Muscle Gains Don’t be fooled! You will ‘gain…

Do you ever wonder if the cardio exercises you are doing are benefiting you to reach your goals? Whatever your goals are, it’s so important to understand that not every type of cardio is created equal. The two most frequently used forms of cardiovascular training performed by physique based athletes and body builders is LISS…

Why have breakfast? Breakfast breaks your overnight fast, helps you burn calories throughout the day, refuels your glycogen (energy) levels, and kick-starts your metabolism. It’s the most important meal of the day, giving you the energy you need to get things done as well as improving your memory & concentration. Breakfast foods are good sources…

  First off, what is yoga? Yoga is a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practised for health and relaxation. Taking 10 minutes out of your day to practice yoga can bring you so many benefits, like changing…