1. Coconut Oil Improves Cholesterol Coconut oil contains lauric acid, a saturated fat that is a type of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT). Lauric acid increases the good HDL cholesterol levels in the blood. 2. It Boosts Immunity It’s full of anti-oxidants. It has antibacterial and antiviral (more on this below) properties. 3. It Helps Digestive Disorders …
It’s easy to forget the importance of everything we put into our bodies. What we eat has a critical impact on our health and in turn, our ability to deal with stress. The main takeaway from this article should be to eat the most nutrient-dense foods possible. Meaning, for every bite you put in your mouth …
October Newsletter 2014 Here we are in October already and with only 11 weeks or so until Xmas, time sure is getting away! A Big congratulations to all of you for all your hard work so far this year, you are all on the right track to looking and feeling fabulous this summer. Keeping …
Add more mindless physical activity to your routine “Add basic—even mindless—activity to your day. Start by taking the stairs, parking your car farther away in the lot, and walking a few laps around your son’s soccer game rather than sitting the entire time. These small steps help you become more active and burn significant calories …
As Easter fast approaches so too comes the annual guilt of chocolate overload! But do not fear as there are plenty of guilt-free options available that can boost health and offer a feel-good factor too.. DARK CHOCOLATE Easter eggs can have health benefits- Just go for the dark chocolate which contains high cocoa content. Dark …
February Newsletter 2014 Here we are already in February, and with all the Xmas and New Year celebrations well and truly over it is now time to think about pulling the belt in a few notches! Our FEBFAST is now underway with a group of our regular clients having an ALCOHOL FREE MONTH what a …
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2014 and another year of health and fitness!! It is now a good time to think about your goals for the New Year and what you would like to achieve… Is it time for a new Fitness program? Come in and see us at Nambour Gym and Fitness and we …
With Christmas and the silly season only 6 weeks away now is the time to start thinking about your training routine and to be prepared for the upcoming festivities. Here are a few simple tips to get you ready. 1. Set goals before every workout. Remember little goals are more attainable than bigger goals. 2. …
Summer comes once a year and it’s usually the time we start thinking about our bodies and bathing suits. Here are a few things you can do to help you tone up for the summer. So, are you ready to bare all this summer? If you are like most of us, you want to shed …
Starting a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health. After all, physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve your balance and coordination, help you lose weight — even boost your self-esteem. And the benefits are yours for the taking, regardless of age, sex …
Welcome to our August newsletter, its great to see you all striving and working hard to achieve your fitness goals. The weather is very kind to us at the moment and with a change of season arriving soon there are lots of outdoor events coming up to challenge our fitness levels. check out the sunshine …
Welcome to our July newsletter and can you believe it is now half way through winter and only 6 weeks until spring! What is it about winter that makes our bodies tend to crave all those hot high carb foods? To stop the cravings just swap the carbs for protein, this way protein will always …
Now that winter has arrived it is a good time to think about what activities to do throughout the weekends. There are so many beautiful places on the sunshine coast and now is a great time to get out and explore them. With that in mind why not take your family or friends on an …
Beat the cold & flu season It is that time of year again – colds and flu are in the air and the short days and cold mornings make it hard to get out of bed and exercise outdoors. Now is a great time to hit the gym and work on your cardio vascular and …
Welcome to our April newsletter, hope you all enjoyed your Easter break. Now that Easter holidays are finished and the kids are back at school now is the time for you! The severe hot weather has dropped off a bit so it’s a great time to start training again. We have a variety of classes …
