Christmas is rapidly approaching but you can still get the figure you want Every year, it gets earlier. The countdown to Christmas has begun and competition for your money is heating up. But as well as the urgency to spend money, one area that requires urgent care is your health, as it’s not only the … Continued
Your body needs time to recover, but this doesn’t mean you stop working out It’s been a week since the Dublin marathon. By now most participants have started to get the feeling back in their bodies as the aches and pains have started to dissipate. The achievement of a goal is not just about its … Continued
Forget the styles on the catwalk — it’s in our nature to appreciate a toned body The fashion shows of London, Milan, Paris and New York have been in full flow lately. The clothes on display often influence the minds and thoughts of the ladies who frequent the shows — but for those of you … Continued
Being overweight is a problem for many but for some people it’s the opposite — they would simply like to gain weight. Feeling underweight, waif-like, pencil-thin or generally scrawny touches the sensitive nerves of these people and it can lower their self-esteem and confidence. My days in the gym are often brightened up when a … Continued
The challenges that currently face our economy have led to many changes for employees, in terms of job descriptions and practices. Salesmen and women, in particular, have had to be more proactive in attempting to hit their targets. Life on the road as a sales representative is becoming more common as they attempt to meet … Continued
One man’s story of triumph against the odds should be an inspiration to us all ‘The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don’t know what to do.” John W Holt Jr uttered these words and today, when normal people are faced with … Continued
We all have the power to change our bodies. Forget the excuses and go for it As children head back to school, teachers of an older era must glance twice at the physical shape of the young ones entering the doors this term. With each passing year, obesity, insensitive to age, wraps its arms around … Continued
With 48pc of the population now overweight, it’s time to get active and eat right Summer is coming to a close and just like the grizzly or black bear who has hibernated over the winter and is returning to the wilderness, people everywhere are starting to return to gyms after their summer vacation. The bears … Continued
But a new study suggests weight training could help to heal breast cancer survivors A diagnosis of breast cancer is a traumatic event, not only for the individual but also for all the family and friends involved. The patient is often so devastated by the news that she does not fully comprehend all the information … Continued
A recent leaked memo suggested that Britain’s war effort in Afghanistan was being hindered by a number of frontline troops who are too fat to fight. The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed it had directed military chiefs to ensure units are following Army fitness policy after concerns were raised over a “worrying trend of obesity”. … Continued