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Read on Fitness Chat the best fitness tips and information on how to lose weight, how to start eating clean, fitness motivation tips, and exercise guides and free workout plans.

Fitness Tips Running Tips

7 Amazing benefits of running in the morning

by Shoshana Sue August 10, 2018

written by Shoshana Sue

Whether running is the best exercise for weight loss or not, the fact remains that when most people embark on a fitness journey, they jump straight into running as opposed to walking, in order to torch calories.

And to prove that such a decision is worth it, research shows that running is more effective than walking for the average person as it burns more calories per minute.

If you are not a runner yet, this is one more reason to take notes as we explore the amazing benefits of running in the morning for veteran runners and beginners alike.

August 10, 2018 21 comments

Running Tips

3 Reasons To Love The Color Run- The Happiest 5K on the Planet

by Shoshana Sue July 25, 2018

written by Shoshana Sue

The Happiest 5K on the Planet was in Pretoria town, at the Rugby Club, on 21 July 2018 under the theme, Carnival Tour. Color Run South Africa had earlier promised to roll out the grandest parade yet, and true to its word, the Carnival Tour Pretoria, brought with it stilt walkers, balloon shapers, music, good-natured clowning around, and colour, colour, colour.

July 25, 2018 0 comment

Fitness Tips Workouts

Best Strength Training Workout Routines for Beginners

by Shoshana Sue June 16, 2018

written by Shoshana Sue

Lifting weights can be quite intimidating for newbies. There are tons of weight loss workout plans, full body workout routines, and bodybuilding programs available just for beginners and if you are just starting out, this information can be overwhelming.

Almost every person with ‘ certified personal trainer’ in their title is crafting a ‘tailored’ workout plan and you are the target. If you are going to start strength training, you might as well get it right the first time by going all in one one of these best workout routines for beginners.

June 16, 2018 26 comments

Running Tips

Asics Gel Pulse 9 Running Shoes Review

by Shoshana Sue May 31, 2018

written by Shoshana Sue

It has been almost three months since I received brand new kicks from Asics South Africa. Since then, I have literally been gliding on the road in the Asics Gel Pulse 9.

The shoes have so far helped me to effortlessly hit two personal 5k bests. I have covered a distance of 45 kilometres thus far in these shoes and now feel that at this point, I can share with you a thorough review of Asics Gel Pulse 9.

May 31, 2018 20 comments

Activewear Running Tips

How to survive running in the heat (plus best running gear)

by Shoshana Sue May 14, 2018

written by Shoshana Sue

A beginners guide for running in the heat and What to wear when running in summer

A wise person once said, “Running is nothing more than a series of arguments between the part of your brain that wants to stop and the part that wants to keep going,” and they were absolutely right!

You have to win a few arguments with yourself in order to start running.

May 14, 2018 20 comments

Running Tips

How To Buy Running Shoes (A Guide For Beginners)

by Shoshana Sue April 15, 2018

written by Shoshana Sue

The difference between a fantastic run and an awful run is usually a pair of running shoes. The pair of kicks you choose to run in will make or break your run. Shoes, therefore, are the most important part of your running gear.

For argument’s sake, I am going to say that running is almost free. I say almost because you will need to buy the basic things such as activewear and shoes.

Unless you decide to play in the fanciest and most expensive workout clothes, the most that you will spend when it comes to pounding the pavement will be on a decent pair of running shoes.

This guide on how to buy running shoes will assist you in buying your first running shoes.

April 15, 2018 24 comments

Fitness Tips Workouts

Best Jillian Michaels Workout DVDs To Get You Shredded

by Shoshana Sue March 5, 2018

written by Shoshana Sue

10 10 BEST JILLIAN MICHAEL WORKOUT videos

Have you ever tried any one of the workout DVDs by Jillian Michaels? Yes? Then, you will understand what I mean by saying that I dislike and love Jillian Michaels in equal proportions.

Here is how my relationship with her works. The dislike usually kicks in during the second circuit of any of her gruelling workout videos and carries on until she utters the words ‘cool down’.

When the workout is all over, I switch gears and simply adore Jillian Michaels as a fitness trainer and declare that her workout DVDs are simply the best. And I will talk to you today about that relationship with as well as the best Jillian Michaels workout DVDs.

March 5, 2018 30 comments

Fitness Tips

5 Biggest Fitness Mistakes Beginners Should Avoid Making

by Shoshana Sue December 5, 2017

written by Shoshana Sue

5 BIGGEST FITNESS MISTAKES BEGINNERS SHOULD AVOID MAKING

Some of us can testify that we have on numerous occasions received unsolicited fitness advice in the gym. There are two sides to this. Some of the advice is legit while the rest is just broscience. The solid and legit fitness advice is welcome because it saves us, especially beginners, from making cringe-worthy fitness mistakes.

December 5, 2017 23 comments

Fitness Tips Weight Loss Tips

5 COMMON FITNESS MYTHS DEBUNKED

by Shoshana Sue October 24, 2017

written by Shoshana Sue

Nowadays, there’s always someone selling a diet that ‘works’, skinny teas that will help you lose massive weight and so on. If you are female and want to dive into strength training, you will hear repeated choruses about how lifting weights will make you bulky; that you will practically turn into the incredible hulk should you attempt to lift any weights heavier than the lovely pink and purple dumbells designed for ladies. If your knowledge is limited, you will spend your life believing these common fitness myths.

October 24, 2017 37 comments

Fitness Tips

The Best Muscle Soreness Recovery Tips

by Shoshana Sue July 25, 2017

written by Shoshana Sue

Gym muscle soreness occurs between 6-48 hours after you have fatigued your muscles during exercise. The good news is that the more frequently and consistently you train, the less soreness you will eventually experience. But while you are still building up your workout frequency, try these effective muscle soreness recovery tips.

July 25, 2017 19 comments

Fitness Tips Workout Motivation Tips

4 STEPS TO HIRING A GOOD PERSONAL TRAINER

by Shoshana Sue June 26, 2017

written by Shoshana Sue

Most people tend to hire a personal trainer when just starting out in the gym as a way of easing into the fitness world. There are other reasons that you may wish to hire a personal trainer.

Personal trainers, however, don’t come cheap and if you are going to spend your money on one, you need to make sure that your personal trainer of choice cares more about your progress and goals than your cash.

There are good and bad personal trainers out there but you have to sift through to find one that fits your needs. What are some of the things that you have to consider before hiring a good personal trainer?

June 26, 2017 37 comments