The answer to the question "How to get strong" is multi-layered, and quite technical, but with a little focus and a clear plan, you'll be reaching your goal in no time. You'll also accrue a host of anti-aging and health benefits along the way.

What is cardio? Answering technically, it is any physical exercise that uses oxygen to meet the energy demands of a workout. In my experience though, people ask this question when trying to understand whether or not this mode of training will help them successfully achieve their physical goals.

Your body shape can tell you what type of activity is best suited to you, helping to make the most of your natural talents. Working with your body and helping it develop its natural affinities makes working out more pleasurable.

The means by which to build a strong core seems to be a confusing and misunderstood issue, so to achieve it properly, a knowledge of abdominal anatomy is necessary.

Pilates is, to the exercise industry, what Tom Ford was to Gucci! A much-needed revamping of ideas (around focused movement, in this case). Disciples of Pilates can’t help but sound enthusiastic about it. Whether because it “fixed” their backs, they feel stronger for it, or they just love this

What is it you want or need in a coach/trainer? For some it's important to have either a carrot or a stick handy, to keep momentum and motivation up. For these clients, a personal trainer is the perfect partner and coach. For others, it's about learning  - learning more

Physical activity encompasses movement and exercise. But which is more important? Movement should come first since the benefits are enormous and far-reaching. Then - if you have the time, energy and desire - think about adding exercise to your day/week.

To achieve outstanding energy and long-lasting health you must feed yourself foods that the body and brain recognise as foods.

Lack of sleep can increase your risk of heart disease and raise your blood pressure; it can add to early aging, worsen constipation and increase your risk of dying from any disease.

Breathing correctly sustains life, feeding necessary nutrients and oxygen to your cells. To improve your health, you'll need to learn good breathing technique.

Jack and Jill lived at the bottom of the hill. Their water source was at the top, until a national supermarket chain opened next door. Although a great convenience, they had to beware the marketing wolves, who were intimately schooled in parting people from their money...

Once upon a time Little Red Riding Hood embarked on the journey to a happy body, but upon entering the internet forest of health information she became hopelessly lost and never made it out of the woods. Was she eaten by the corporate food wolves; rendered immobile by too

Lower blood sugar levels are the key to staying lean and healthy. It’s not as hard as you might think and over time, will have an incredibly positive impact on all the systems in your body. Below we’re going to cover six easy ways to do just that. Lower

Animals have a means of protecting against predators. But plants also have a mechanism for defending themselves. Phytoalexins are a plant’s “claws”. These are defence chemicals that can be harmful when consumed. Historically, we’ve assumed that a plant-based diet provides nutrients that are beneficial to human health. But what

Changing a habit is harder than it appears. The answer seems to lie in understanding the link between the habit itself and the behaviour which results in the habit.

Considering what it is we do, we're often asked what our philosophy is on living a healthy, happy life, from a practical perspective. Our feeling is that attaining good health and ideal weight is a fairly simple formula.

It’s only when you can relax, give yourself permission to chill when you want to, but be mindful of your goals all at the same time that you’ll be able to consider a healthy diet and exercise regime a new lifestyle worth adopting.

It burns my arse when peeps moan about their bodies, but do NOTHING to change or improve the situation!

It was Arnie who recently said (in his deadpan Terminatoresque voice), “I’m old. But not obsolete”. Clearly he’s feeling a lot like I am these days.

Turning 40 isn’t just a milestone—it’s a physiological and psychological shift that few women are prepared for. It can start subtly: energy that never quite returns, digestion that feels off, or mood changes that don’t seem to fit the context of your life. You may not be unwell, but