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What does a fit and healthy body really look like? The past couple of weeks I’ve talked with lots of people whose situations are all quite different, but are all in the process of transforming their body. The optimism and enthusiasm they display towa...

Personal trainers love to share their experience and dedication with their clients. Helping people to reach their goals is what gives them the satisfaction and a love for going to work every day. Here are a few tips to get the best out of your person...

There’s a new Zumba class just for plus-sized men and women. The trainer behind it should serve as encouragement to anyone who attends. Trina Doyling dropped 100lbs after a health scare three years ago. She’s now a qualified Zumba instructor who con...

Tania Kowalski was a chunky kid who never exercised. She’s changed a lot since then. At 40, the self-proclaimed ‘health fanatic’ is a personal trainer whose sculpted body fits the bill. Her husband Nathan writes a regular financial column for The Ro...

Have you been busy decking the halls with plenty of rich dinners and delicious sweet treats? You are probably feeling ready for a major detox right now. Research shows that a sudden dietary change from fatty and sugary foods can cause serious withdra...

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been enjoying the holiday season a little bit too much. I’ve been doing a lot of sitting around, indulging in good food and hardly moving at all. It’s been fun catching up and celebrating with family and friends — I w...

For years, Nicolas Plianthos suffered from back pain. His lower back hurt so much he could not sit through a movie or get a proper night’s rest. He went to a physiotherapist and a chiropractor for treatment before undergoing lumbar spine surgery. No...

It can be a challenge sticking to an exercise routine when travelling — especially with Christmas only one day away! However slacking off on your fitness programme will only leave you with extra pounds and stress to worry about when you return. The ...

Have you found the one? With the end of the year looming and our thoughts turned towards the future, you may be thinking about resolutions you want to set and new goals you’re looking to achieve next year. Many of these are often health, fitness or w...

At the beginning of October few of the Beat the Couch crew had ever imagined running five kilometres. But after 10 weeks of training, 55 people taking part in the popular fitness programme completed the course at the weekend — pursued by two of Bermu...

Turn a setback into a comeback ... over the holidays! Lately I’ve been hearing, “I’ll start back in January” or, “I’m just too busy now with Christmas around the corner”. Loss of interest in health can happen quickly throughout the holiday season. So...

A full-body, intense exercise, which is at the top of the average gym-goer’s “love-to-hate” list, is in the spotlight on Saturday when LifeThyme CrossFit’s 1,000 Burpee Challenge gets under way. The event has been launched to raise money for the Toys...