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Fitness Tips Nutrition Tips

HONEST ADVICE ABOUT STEROIDS AND BODYBUILDING [GUEST POST]

by Shoshana Sue September 15, 2018

written by Shoshana Sue

steroids body building- how to take steroids safely

GUEST POST by Vikesh Dhayaram who shares his honest advice about steroids and bodybuilding in this article.

It’s pretty much impossible to hear a discussion about sports without the issue of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) arising these days. As recent Olympic contestants and popular professional athletes are caught or even accused of using steroids, the public takes more of an interest in this “sub-culture” of sports.

September 15, 2018 5 comments

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.

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

est Weight Training Programs for beginners

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.

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.

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’.

March 5, 2018 32 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