Why Heart Rate Monitors?

Why Heart Rate Monitors?

For the average weekend warrior, a heart rate monitor (or HRM) often ends

up as a sporty fashion accessory, an expensive stop watch, or calorie counter. Whilst there is absolutely nothing wrong with this, there are other ways in which this training tool can help assist you with progressing your fitness.

So what is your maximum heart rate?

Top 10 Reasons Why Fitness Matters

What exactly is ‘physical fitness’ and why is it so important to anybody at

any age?

Technically, fitness could be defined as ‘a condition or state of being that

helps you look, feel and do your best’.

But what that really boils down to is being fit means you have the strength, the energy, and the ability to do all of the things you love – and not just exercise and physical activities.

Fitness leads to

Magnesium Myths

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Have you ever experienced muscle cramping during or after exercise? This may be the result of a magnesium deficiency.

Magnesium plays a vital role in over 300 metabolic processes, which help supply our body with energy during exercise.

It also allows our bodies to utilise electrolytes, which are a vital component for muscle contraction and hydration.

These days, more and more people are eating processed foods, such as McDonalds (yuck!), while the consumption of whole foods such as nuts  and seeds (yum!), which contain high

The Big Fat Myth

Founder, Living Valley Springs Health Retreat Since the second half of last century, dietary fats have been charged with many crimes against humanity. For decades, poor old fats have been blamed for atherosclerosis, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, cancer, increased mortality and much more. The fat family has been ostracised and condemned by the National Heart Foundation, nutritionists, health journalists and doctors.

In fact, only certain members of the fat family pose a threat to wellness and longevity. Most fats are actually essential for optimal health. Cholesterol particularly, has been maligned as public enemy number one, when in fact it is one of the most important substances found in the human body. Through fear and misinformation many people have avoided all fats, only to reap disastrous

why spice ?

Most people are confused between spices and herbs. A spice is usually any dried part of a plant, such as dried bark, roots, berries, seeds, twigs or anything else that isn’t green or leafy.

As you may have guessed, the green and leafy part of a plant is considered a herb! Herbs can be used whether they are dried or fresh, as opposed to spices, which can only be used dried, generally for seasoning and flavouring but not usually the main ingredient.

Why …..HATS ?

Why …..HATS ?

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In our very lucky country, ‘slip, slop, slap’ is a no-brainer.

In a country where skin cancer kills thousands of people

every year, hats are very important. A good quality, widebrimmed hat is essential for outdoor activities.

But some hats protect us in other ways. Tradespeople wear hard hats to protect themselves from falling or loose objects. Lifesavers wear hats to make sure they can be seen while in the water.

Why …. NUTS ?

Why …. NUTS ?

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Nuts: To eat or not to eat?

Will I gain weight or lose weight if I eat them?

The short answer is that nuts definitely get a big TICK!

Nuts contain the linoleic and linolenic essential fatty acids and the fats in nuts for the most part are unsaturated fats, including monounsaturated fats. Nuts also provide arginine, which is a substance that may help