Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
The good rain over the past two weeks has given rise to a green and lush nature reserve. Klipriviersberg is beautiful all year round particularly early summer. It was great meeting friends, meeting people and making new friends. Thanks to David, Jan, Niren and Sylvia for co-hosting. It was fantastic having Jan once again hosting
Sunday Morning Hike Klipriviersberg Johannesburg – 1 December 2019 Read More »
Osteoporosis is a serious and growing health problem, which will affect many people as they enter the later years of their lives. A healthy lifestyle can play a major role in reducing the risk of osteoporosis and one of the most powerful ways to achieve this is by ongoing, regular physical exercise sustained throughout mid and later life.
Indoor Rowing Good For Bone Health Read More »
We live in fast times, and for Time-Crunched Athletes every minute counts. I know you’re busy, constantly juggling more tasks and priorities than you can reasonably fit into a single day. And on top of the normal career and family priorities, you’re trying to fit high-quality training into your lifestyle. With that in mind, there’s
This is The Most Beneficial 20-Minute Activity for Athletes Read More »
Congratulations to the Springboks and to South Africa for winning the Rugby World Cup. Now to this morning’s hike… we had a large group, a good workout (burnt 1000 calories), we met great people (you mix and mingle and talk to people unfortunately not enough time to talk to everyone) and we enjoyed blue skies
Sunday Morning Hike Klipriviersberg Johannesburg – 3 November 2019 Read More »
From preventing heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, breast cancer, colon cancer and depression – many of us are not paying sufficient attention to the benefits of walking. Research shows yo’re likely to live longer if you walk at least: 5.5 miles/ week or 10.5 or 15.5 miles/ week? Answer: 5.5 miles/
Do You Know the Benefits of Walking? Read More »
WANT TO RIDE STRONG FOR LIFE? CARL GROVE HAS SOME TIPS HE’D LIKE TO SHARE. At 91 years old, Carl Grove of Bristol, Indiana, has accomplished more in the last 10 years than most people ever will in a lifetime. But for him, it’s just business—or rather, life—as usual. In August, Grove broke two cycling
4 Life Lessons From the 91-Year-Old Cyclist Who Just Keeps Breaking Records Read More »
Life is less forgiving after 40. It’s a myth you can’t gain fitness, lose weight, change careers or change yourself past a certain age; but I do think those changes get harder. Your body doesn’t absorb and shrug off abuse as well as it did years ago. There’s more at stake when changing relationships and
The Best Habits for Athletes Over 40 Read More »
Popcorn is often thought of as a light snack many turn to when they’re trying to find something low in calories to munch on that is still filling and, well, simply tastes good. But, in actuality, is popcorn healthy for you? According to nutritional experts, the answer to whether popcorn is a legitimately healthy snack
Is Popcorn Healthy – Registered Dietitians Weigh in Once and For All Read More »
1/11 Why You Need Iron Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make two proteins: hemoglobin and myoglobin. Hemoglobin helps your red blood cells move oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Myoglobin brings oxygen to your muscles. Iron is also important in making hormones, as well as tendons, ligaments,
Do You Get Enough Iron? Read More »
Interested in post-ride recovery and muscle repair for your cycling, running or rowing? Read on… Most supermarkets stock more than 30,000 items, yet every time we race up and down the aisles of the grocery store, we usually toss the same 10 to 15 foods into our carts. Which isn’t such a bad thing, as
Use this Healthy Grocery List to Fuel your Miles Read More »
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