Menopause is well known as being a time when weight is gained. Eating well and being active are key. Menopause causes the greatest revolution in hormone levels. Blamed for many things during a woman's life, her hormones are now also maligned...

The wrong snacks can be a real trap when it comes to weight loss and staying healthy. But you can develop healthy snacking behaviour. Snacking is normal – we all do it and it isn't always bad. It just depends on what, when and why you snack....

Picture yourself in one of the following scenarios. You're cruising along in your new car by the ocean or in the mountains near the ski lodge, or just a leisurely drive ...

Quick and Easy Ways to Start Get started on a healthier lifestyle with these ideas! No time for breakfast? Grab an apple, an orange or any other fruit...

Weight-loss tips for men: How do I know what size is right? A few days ago, I struggled out of a deep sleep and began preparing for my morning stumble to the local coffee cart (it's a habit, I confess). I pulled a pair of pants out of the drawer,...

Strength training centers around the basic desire to get stronger, and stronger. If you aren't getting stronger, then alter your regimen with these tips.1/Change Your Exercise SelectionIf you're typically performing the bench press, you may...

Top 10 healthy food trapsYou may think these foods are healthy choices but moderation is the key. They can be weight-gain traps.1. NutsAre high in fat – most of them are around 50% fat – and therefore high in kilojoules. Even though many of them...

Breastfeeding mums: Eating for maximum energy  After nine months of anticipation, anxiety and excitement, your baby finally arrives! And so begins another important step in your journey as a mother – feeding and nurturing your baby outside...

 I'm going to talk about the reality and fantasy of 'big men'. I'm not talking about the Jonah Lomus of the world, but average men who think of themselves as 'naturally big' when really, they just 'eat big'. I was one of them.Size mattersI...

 Getting abdominal muscle definition is one of the most coveted goals in the bodybuilding and fitness world. Nothing looks more impressive than a well built physique with a six pack of sharply defined abdominals in front of it. There...

Physical activity and its role in the treatment of some diseases of this age:There has been a significant development in recent decades on the concept of sport and practicing exercise and the need to practice the sport by all ages and both...

The researchers said exercise does not relieve aches suffered by women during the menstrual cycle, despite the recommendations of many doctors exercise. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), according to a study published...

  The results of medical studies that exercise helps to maintain the health of the brain and protect against stroke.The results of the studies showed that presented during the annual meeting of the German Society of Neurology, the exercises...

Before we go into the details of what bodybuilding diets are composed of, let's first and foremost define what the word diet means.What's A Diet?The word diet typically sends shivers through people's spine as it is often associated with starvation...

IntroductionNew Year's resolutions typically include, amongst many other things, the goals of losing fat and gaining muscle, of course. In my opinion, bodybuilding is the fastest way to achieve these goals, as by definition, bodybuilding is following...