Fresh research from the UK may have identified the mechanism by which our brains control appetite. We could be on the threshold of a new era in dietary science. Fighting obesity, cutting food waste, and even making our food production systems more efficient … could all this be achieved by unlocking the chemical signals that […]
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Solving the Secrets of Appetite
Why Your Brain Enjoys Exercise as Much as Your Body
We now know that we continue to create new brain cells throughout our lives. And the key to this vital function is staying physically, mentally and socially active. Neurological expert Maurice Curtis explains the latest thinking about staying mentally strong throughout our lives. There was a famous study in Italy of people living in residential retirement care […]
Revealed: The Best Exercise for Staying Young
New research suggests that pulling out your freshest dance moves could be the secret to defying time. For many years scientists believed the brain was fully formed and at capacity from early in life. From then on, they thought, it slowly degenerated. “It was widely believed that over the course of your life you lost […]
Track Your Performance to Avoid Overtraining
Using a tracking device to measure exercise intensity is a great way to improve results – as well as ensure you avoid the very real dangers of overtraining. Combining a mix of cardio, strength and flexibility training in your weekly workout regime is known to deliver the best results. Monitoring your actual performance during […]
How Gut Bacteria Could Be Just What The Doctor Ordered
Unique research into the obesity-reducing potential of transferring healthy gut bacteria from one person to another could also be the beginning of an exciting new era in combatting many other diseases and conditions. The first trial in the world to study the role of gut bacteria in causing and reducing obesity in teenagers is taking […]
“I can handle anything… Because of what I’ve already survived in the past”
Every day Vili Fifita motivates thousands of Instructors and home exercisers as a presenter on some of Les Mills’ most popular workout videos. So what motivates him? In this interview, he shares his insightful experiences as a teen parent and how it has inspired him to give 110% every single day. Sarah Shortt (SS): Hi […]
Burpee Basics: All You Need to Know to Master This Move
If you want to shift your fitness fast, burpees will make it happen. With this one simple yet challenging move you can send your heart rate through the roof, build cardio endurance and torch fat. Burpees are fast-paced, dynamic and never boring. You don’t need any equipment and you can do them any time, anywhere. […]
The Not So Painful Truth About Pain and Exercise
The transformative effects of exercise don’t come when you take it easy. But how much should you be suffering in order to get results? We all know that you don’t get results when you sit in your comfort zone, but is there an ideal degree of “discomfort”? When it comes to how much exercise should […]
Feed Your Head: Expert Tips for a Brain-Friendly Diet
Your brain is hungry – literally – for the best nutrition you can give it. Nutrition researcher and author Delia McCabe explains why, and how to cater for what’s between your ears. Author Delia McCabe (originally South African, now living on Australia’s Gold Coast) has combined her knowledge of the human brain with 20 years […]
What Are Your Compulsions Telling You?
Can’t stop checking your phone? Tidying the house? Collecting things you don’t need? Well, give yourself a break – compulsions could just be part of a normal reaction to a stressful world. It happens to many of us – we start playing Candy Crush for fun and it turns into a compulsion. We don’t […]