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You might think barre exercises are something only ballerinas do; however, it would appear that they may also be a good way to lose weight. But how does it work? How can barre workouts help to shed excess fat and keep the pounds at bay? In this article, we shall answer the question: ‘is barre good for losing weight?’ as well as explore the type of barre workouts you can do at home. What is barre class? Before you panic, barre classes don’t involve countless hours of doing plies or pirouettes. Instead, these exercises consist of a mixture of Pilates,...

There are few people in this world whose story can inspire, motivate and teach others how to be a better person. Yet, David Goggin’s manages this with ease… From the numerous health and physical obstacles he has had to overcome, to his impressive weight loss endeavors, to his world records and accomplishments in marathons; his story is the stuff of legends. But who is David Goggins and why is he considered a tool for motivation? Let’s find out… Who is David Goggins? David Goggins motivation advice How to train like David Goggins Typical David Goggins diet Who is David Goggins?...

Aside from calorie counting, it is probably one of the most important questions asked when you decide to lose weight: which is better – cardio or weight training? And it is a hard one to answer because alongside their evident perks, they are also shrouded by an abundance of myths and studies which contradict each other. For instance, one week cardio for weight loss is considered better, whilst the next strength training for weight loss is the winner. It’s a confusing business. So is there any truth to the cardio vs weight training for weight loss debate? Is one more...

Aside from calorie counting, it is probably one of the most important questions asked when you decide to lose weight: which is better – cardio or weight training? And it is a hard one to answer because alongside their evident perks, they are also shrouded by an abundance of myths and studies which contradict each other. For instance, one week cardio for weight loss is considered better, whilst the next strength training for weight loss is the winner. It’s a confusing business. So is there any truth to the cardio vs weight training for weight loss debate? Is one more...

You might think that meat is your only option for getting protein, but that isn’t strictly true. If anything, with some careful planning you can easily replace animal proteins with vegetarian proteins and still meet all of your daily macronutrient goals! So if you’re worried that by going vegetarian, you may be stopping your body from receiving the protein it needs, you couldn’t be more wrong… You can still get protein to build/repair tissues (including creating new muscle, bones, skin and blood), increase fat burn, control appetite, reduce calorie intake and lose weight. Veggie or non-veggie, you’ve got plenty of...