Here’s the second installment article of our hand-picked Supermarket Stars.

Supermarket Stars are foods that used to only be available at health food stores, but you can now find them at your local Coles and Woolworths, in the health food/gluten-free aisle.

What is it?
Continue reading “Quinoa” »

Hi Fitness Folk and Outdoor Adventurers,

Tell your friends and family about this deal. We’re offering half-price, unlimited Outdoor Group Training until Easter!

So, if you know someone who’s been saying “I really must get fit/lose weight”, then tell them about what you do and help them…

Live their Active Lifestyle!

Q: I’ve heard you burn more fat if you exercise in the morning on an empty stomach. Is this true?

A: While it is true that if you exercise in the fasting mode (i.e. without having eaten food for 8 hours or so overnight), fat will be the predominant fuel source – as opposed to carbohydrate, which is the preferred fuel in the fed state.

However, the bigger picture is the total calories burnt. Continue reading “What Burns More Fat?” »

We’ve always known that sleep is as essential for good health as food, water and oxygen. More recently, research has revealed that sleep deprivation is linked to obesity. So, this Tip Sheet could help you wake up with more energy and less waist.

First up though, are you sleep- deprived? Take this quiz:

Do you… Continue reading “How to Sleep Better” »