Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Clear blue skies and a pleasant temperature. A most enjoyable walk, lunch and social. The Fat Mermaid is a taste of the Mediterranean in Johannesburg with warm, clear waters (in the large swimming pool). My Greek lunch was certainly delicious. Thanks to everyone who joined in. Thanks to Gloria and Kerry for co-hosting. Thanks to
The Bedfordview 2.5K and 6K Fun Walk/ Fun Run and Sunday Brunch-2018 Nov 25 Read More »
1/16 What’s So Great About Greens? They’re super foods at their finest, rich in all kinds of vitamins and minerals. High in fiber and low in calories, greens can help manage your weight while special plant compounds may lower your risk of some cancers, heart disease, and osteoporosis (a disease that causes brittle bones). And yes,
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This delicious pumpkin and lentil soup recipe is perfect anytime of the year and is also a great recovery meal. Why not rustle up former GB Rowing Team chef Omar Meziane’s delicious pumpkin and lentil soup recipe? Not only is it the perfect recipe to keep you warm over the winter months, but pumpkin has
Make your own Pumpkin and Lentil Soup – Great Recovery Meal Read More »
It was unusually windy. Very nice people, good conversation and a great workout. Thanks to all who participated. The Stats are thus: Distance: 11.08 Kms Total time (incl breaks):Â 3 hours 17 mins Moving time: 2 hours 39 mins Calories: 1,008 Highest point: 1,788 meters (1,11 miles) [Click link below to enlarge it]
Sunday Morning Hike, Klipriviersberg Johannesburg – 4 Nov 2018 Read More »
1/12 Beta Carotene Boost Just like their orange cousins, the carrot and the sweet potato, pumpkins are rich in beta carotene. Your body changes this antioxidant to vitamin A. You need vitamin A to see, ward off germs, and for your reproductive system to work the way it should. It also helps your heart, lungs,
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1/9 1. You Bank on Your Workout Do you exercise? That’s great. But if you sit down for most of the rest of your day, that’s a problem. You need to be active all day long. Little bursts count. If you have a desk job, take a short walk every hour to boost your circulation,
GB rower Ellie Piggott delves into how she prepares for a 2,000m race from tapering to staying focused and everything in between. Photocredit: Pete Reed GB rower Ellie Piggott shares how she maximises her time on the indoor rowing machine and her race tips for a 2,000m, just in time for the Mizuno British Rowing Indoor Championships. What’s
Ellie Piggott’s 2,000m Race Plan Read More »
1/15 Banish Migraines Spray hot pepper up your nose? Sure, it may sting. But it also may stop your migraine pain. The spray has a special formula of capsaicin, a chemical in the part of the pepper that holds the seeds. It numbs your brain’s trigeminal nerve, where some migraines and severe headaches start. Seven out
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  Wattbike The Wattbike is fully adjustable, allowing you to replicate everything from a flat sprint to a steep climb. In this video you’ll discover the perfect cadence and resistance for your session. Wattbike is the chosen indoor training tool for many cyclists, from complete beginners to Olympic athletes and everyone in between. The Wattbike feels
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