We all need body fat for a healthy body, but all fat is not created equal. Visceral fat is the fat that wraps around the abdominal organs deep inside the body. This type of fat is not easily seen as it’s near all the vital organs, including the liver, stomach and intestines. If you have some belly fat, this is not necessarily visceral fat. This could be what is known as … [Read more...]
What Causes Inner Thigh Fat?
You’ve done a million squats, monthly leg challenges and countless tracking of your walking miles, but no matter how many lower body exercises you do, you still feel frustrated with your inner thighs. Our social media culture has made the “thigh gap” misguided standard beauty ideal to look fit, healthy and attractive. There are some important things you need to … [Read more...]
Discretionary Calories and Fat Loss
We all need calories, there is no escaping that fact. For many years it has become a scary topic, creating a place of fear around the word. Calories get such a bad rap, it is essential to clear this fear to help you understand that calories are needed for a healthy body. When this fear around calories is cleared, you will be able to eat food from a place of understanding the … [Read more...]
“I’m Not Losing Weight, But Losing Inches”
When it comes to making changes with health and fitness, there is so much power in the term weight loss. As a culture we have become fixated on losing weight that those two words have dug deep into our psyche. At this point most people believe that this is the only way to be healthy and fit. "Weight loss" is actually an inaccurate portrayal of the hard work you put in … [Read more...]
5 HIIT Treadmill Workouts to Get Fit & Have Fun!
Did you know you can have fun whilst running on a treadmill? If you get easily bored running or you are ready to supercharge your cardio sessions at the gym, then this article is for you. Whether you are focused on losing bodyfat, improving your fitness, training for a 5k race event, or you simply love cardio workouts, there are plenty of ways to keep your treadmill workouts … [Read more...]