Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
My week in PLAYLIST
I have been wanting to add this weekly post to my blog. My week in playlist! This is for when I do manage to go to the gym, the only thing that gets me through it with a smile is my up beat play list playing through my Ipod. Sometimes I make a fool of myself singing along or shaking my hips to my favorite tunes *blush!
1. Crazy in love - Beyonce
2. Hold it against me - Britney Spears
3. For your entertainment - Adam Lambert
4. Take over control - AfroJack
5. Happiness - Alexis Jordan
6. What the Hell - Avril Lavigne
7. Rock that body - Black Eyed Peas
8. All the small things - Blink182
9. 3 - Britney Spears
10. Yeah - Chris Brown
You can download all of the above songs here.
1. Crazy in love - Beyonce
2. Hold it against me - Britney Spears
3. For your entertainment - Adam Lambert
4. Take over control - AfroJack
5. Happiness - Alexis Jordan
6. What the Hell - Avril Lavigne
7. Rock that body - Black Eyed Peas
8. All the small things - Blink182
9. 3 - Britney Spears
10. Yeah - Chris Brown
You can download all of the above songs here.
A truly smart way to train
Um, well bet this hasn't been high on your list, but moves that involve quick direction changes (like you see on tv in a tennis match) make your mind just as nimble as your body, according to new research.
"You have to think fast, which creates new neurons in your brain," says study author and physiologist Thomas Walker. "That sharpens your memory and your cognitive skills." To get your brain more buff, try to add a good game of squash to your workout every week.
"You have to think fast, which creates new neurons in your brain," says study author and physiologist Thomas Walker. "That sharpens your memory and your cognitive skills." To get your brain more buff, try to add a good game of squash to your workout every week.
1 Minute fix
When you are jogging uphill, shorten your stride but maintain your pace. Just like changing gears on a bike, this will make powering up inclines feel easier.
Done
Done
Everyday Challenges
Being out and about this weekend to DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium and local pub with Juicy Jemma, I realized one thing that's very important and I think every woman should practice... How practicing your squats will help you when having to go to a public restroom during a rugby game or a booze out at the local.
Do you have the strength to tackle every day challenges?
Squatting in a public restroom
The test:
Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart, hands on hips and squat down until your thighs are parllel to the floor; hold this position as long as you can.
How'd you do?
- 30 seconds or longer: You're good to go just about anywhere
- 20 - 29 seconds: Take it easy on the drinks until you practice those squats (Tip: Try 15 - 20 every other day)
- 19 seconds or less: You might want to hold it until you get home!
Do you have the strength to tackle every day challenges?
Squatting in a public restroom
The test:
Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart, hands on hips and squat down until your thighs are parllel to the floor; hold this position as long as you can.
How'd you do?
- 30 seconds or longer: You're good to go just about anywhere
- 20 - 29 seconds: Take it easy on the drinks until you practice those squats (Tip: Try 15 - 20 every other day)
- 19 seconds or less: You might want to hold it until you get home!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Correct Office Posture
Do you ever find yourself in one of the following positions at the office?
If you have answered yes, even if you haven't answered at all, the following post is for you!
If your plagued by headaches, back or neck pain or a sore wrist at the end of a work day, you posture may be to blame.
Here are a few tips and how to's to make every day at the office a NON SLOUCHY day.
- It's important to get up and move around every 45 minutes to relieve the pressure build-up on the body from prolonged sitting.
- Your office workstation should avoid static and awkward postures and it SHOULD help support the S-curve of the spine in an upright position.
- Your chair must have suitable Lumbar support to prevent lower back pain.
- The height of your chair is very important, your shoulder girdle should remain relaxed, while the wrist and forearm should be just above the keyboard.
- Your thighs should be supported at the right length, too long or too short will cause pressure on the blood vessels of the leg and could result in deep vein thrombosis.
- Adjust your computer monitor height so that you're looking straight at the screen, not downwards or upwards.
- The keyboard should be flat to avoid your wrists being at an acute angle while typing.
- There should be enough room underneath your desk for your legs to extend out and change posture.
- Hanging legs puts strain on the lower back, so don't set your chair too low, use a footrest instead.
If you follow these easy steps, it will prevent you from having to wear cheap ridiculous chinese imitations like these:
Till next time,
xoxo
If you have answered yes, even if you haven't answered at all, the following post is for you!
If your plagued by headaches, back or neck pain or a sore wrist at the end of a work day, you posture may be to blame.
Here are a few tips and how to's to make every day at the office a NON SLOUCHY day.
- It's important to get up and move around every 45 minutes to relieve the pressure build-up on the body from prolonged sitting.
- Your office workstation should avoid static and awkward postures and it SHOULD help support the S-curve of the spine in an upright position.
- Your chair must have suitable Lumbar support to prevent lower back pain.
- The height of your chair is very important, your shoulder girdle should remain relaxed, while the wrist and forearm should be just above the keyboard.
- Your thighs should be supported at the right length, too long or too short will cause pressure on the blood vessels of the leg and could result in deep vein thrombosis.
- Adjust your computer monitor height so that you're looking straight at the screen, not downwards or upwards.
- The keyboard should be flat to avoid your wrists being at an acute angle while typing.
- There should be enough room underneath your desk for your legs to extend out and change posture.
- Hanging legs puts strain on the lower back, so don't set your chair too low, use a footrest instead.
If you follow these easy steps, it will prevent you from having to wear cheap ridiculous chinese imitations like these:
Till next time,
xoxo
The time is now!
How many times have we been saying: "Today is the day!"
Instead of constantly promising yourself you'll do something tomorrow, decide to take action this minute - even in a small way.
Run a 10k
Learn French
Deliver an overdue apology to a friend
Small things like lacing up your trainers or finding a languages school online is incredibly freeing to realise you have the power to do something now that will help you achieve your objective.
YOU JUST HAVE TO CHOOSE TO TAKE A STEP FORWARD
Instead of constantly promising yourself you'll do something tomorrow, decide to take action this minute - even in a small way.
Run a 10k
Learn French
Deliver an overdue apology to a friend
Small things like lacing up your trainers or finding a languages school online is incredibly freeing to realise you have the power to do something now that will help you achieve your objective.
YOU JUST HAVE TO CHOOSE TO TAKE A STEP FORWARD
Thursday, February 3, 2011
These are a few of my favorite things :)
I have been thinking - since the start there has been a few items that has never let me down (literally and figuratively) - thought I'd share them with you.
My Adidas Okapi - perfect for low impact training and cardio :)
My GYMBOSS Interval Trainer Timer - this is amazing when you are training at home!
Best Bra Ever for gym: Shock Absorber Run (never lets me down - literally!)
And these amazing pants I bought myself a pair at Sprotsmans Warehouse - Under Armour - fits like a glove!
And new best favorite: Dymatize Dyma-Burn
The list is never ending to be honest - every week there is something new, something better, but these ones will always be on the top of my list.
Cherios
xoxo
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
I will not give up!
I will never publish anything on my blog that I have not tried out myself - so this is my diary of The BEST ever Crash Diet up until day 3.
OK (deep breath) so I am now past the first 100m of hurdles with my detox diet as I see it.
I have to say the best part of this whole experience was cooking the soup as it was my first time doing homely things such as cooking soup - and buying the ingredients myself - felt so homely :)
Here is the before and after product:
I WILL NOT GIVE UP I WILL NOT GIVE UP I WILL NOT GIVE UP I WILL NOT GIVE
I have decided to stick with this diet and not give into the temptation of sundowner cocktails and nibblys... Really - I WONT! Beuno Vista stop calling my name please!!!!!
EXERCISE IS KING EXERCISE IS KING EXERCISE IS KING EXERCISE IS KING
Together with this diet it is important to do regular exercise, drink lots of water and drink loads of soup - the more soup you drink the more kg's you will lose. Please do take note that this is not a lifestyle but a type of detox diet to cleanse your system before you might want to take on a hectic lifestyle change.
If you don't have time to hit the gym - feel free to check out my post about Best Ball Exercise Ever!
HOW MUCH HOW MUCH HOW MUCH HOW MUCH HOW MUCH HOW MUCH HOW
Now for the final verdict: After much speculation about this diet I can definitely say it REALLY does work. Up until now I have lost 2kg and will check in within 2 days if I am standing on 4kg's.
Be strong
xoxo
OK (deep breath) so I am now past the first 100m of hurdles with my detox diet as I see it.
I have to say the best part of this whole experience was cooking the soup as it was my first time doing homely things such as cooking soup - and buying the ingredients myself - felt so homely :)
Here is the before and after product:
FRUIT fruit FRUIT fruit FRUIT fruit FRUIT fruit FRUIT fruit FRUIT fruit FRUIT fruit
Day 1 was terrible - getting the soup in was the hardest part. In the morning I got very very hungry but towards the end of the day started feeling better. I love fruit but if it's all you can eat all day long - even the juiciest peach made me think twice. Went to bed hungry again and feeling sad :(
VEG veg VEG veg VEG veg VEG veg VEG veg VEG veg VEG veg VEG veg VEG veg VEG veg
Day 2 woke up hungry again :( Today was my veg day - carrots, broccoli, cabbage, sprouts, I think I ate an alphabet of vegetables this day. Didn't get so hungry as I did on day one and started smiling again :)
Went to bed feeling satisfied with myself.
VEG FRUIT VEG FRUIT VEG FRUIT VEG FRUIT VEG FRUIT VEG FRUIT VEG FRUIT
Day 3 - present - This is where I'm at now - I must either choose to go on with this torture detox diet tomorrow or go out for a drink tonight with my friends. Have to say - haven't felt my stomach talking today - he must be happy between all the veggies and fruit salads today :)I WILL NOT GIVE UP I WILL NOT GIVE UP I WILL NOT GIVE UP I WILL NOT GIVE
I have decided to stick with this diet and not give into the temptation of sundowner cocktails and nibblys... Really - I WONT! Beuno Vista stop calling my name please!!!!!
EXERCISE IS KING EXERCISE IS KING EXERCISE IS KING EXERCISE IS KING
Together with this diet it is important to do regular exercise, drink lots of water and drink loads of soup - the more soup you drink the more kg's you will lose. Please do take note that this is not a lifestyle but a type of detox diet to cleanse your system before you might want to take on a hectic lifestyle change.
If you don't have time to hit the gym - feel free to check out my post about Best Ball Exercise Ever!
HOW MUCH HOW MUCH HOW MUCH HOW MUCH HOW MUCH HOW MUCH HOW
Now for the final verdict: After much speculation about this diet I can definitely say it REALLY does work. Up until now I have lost 2kg and will check in within 2 days if I am standing on 4kg's.
Be strong
xoxo
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