Rebounding vs treadmill running

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I have been asked this question quite a lot over the last couple of weeks – is rebounding better than running and especially treadmill running as both are done indoors. The short answer is YES. And that is not just because I love rebounding and believe it is the best exercise out there. Several studies have been done that have proved that rebounding is better and more effective than running on a treadmill. A study that was published in the International Journal of Sports Science shows that rebounding is twice as effective at improving cardiovascular fitness and 50% more effective…

Small steps that leads to a healthier you

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I know it is not an easy thing to do and I know because I have been there before. Our lives tend to be so busy – we work 10 hours a day and it is just so easy to stop at a fast food outlet and get a burger, those amazing fries and a coke for dinner. The same goes for the mornings, we are in a rush to get to work and just drink coffee for breakfast and off we go and we will most probably skip lunch too. The sad reality is that this is the worst…

How do you stay fit and healthy during the colder winter months?

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Here are some of my tips to stay fit and healthy during the winter: Set yourself goals It is always easier if you have to work towards something. Maybe it is a vacation that you are looking forward to in summer. Maybe it is to lose that extra 5kg’s that you have been tagging along for a while, or maybe it is to look super hot in a little black number that you have had in your cupboard for such a long time. You will be surprised at how motivated you get if you set a goal or goals for…

New Year… New YOU!

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Yes, we all know that 2020 has been a crazy year. So much has happened and so much has changed. The year did not go as we have planned but I’m sure you have learned a lot of lessons throughout the year, just like I did. I have definitely learned how to get my priorities straight. I’ve learned how precious my family is and you would do anything in your power to protect them. I’ve learned how things can change in an instant and I’ve learned who I can rely on and who not – and with that I’ve learned…