Australia’s sleep epidemic
As the statistics clearly show, most of us are walking around half awake every day, which means in all probability we are not living a higher quality of life we could be and other areas of our lives can suffer. Both psychical and psychological problems can arise by not achieving enough quality sleep.
7x Signs of an unhealthy gut
Recent studies show the importance of the gut microbiome in our lives. But as our stress levels increase and we eat more processed and sugary foods, the gut suffers in many ways. On top of that, we damage the natural environment in the gut by taking antibiotics.
Fatigue: A symptom to be weary of
Excessive fatigue is a common health complaint especially among women. Aside from their families and the general pace of modern life, there are still other activities that a woman needs to attend to which may make them feel really tired. But today, doctors say, women are exhausted.
Peptides and their benefits
It may seem odd, but some of us use peptides without even realizing it. Insulin is probably the best example we can give. Insulin is the most commonly know peptide that is used to regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein by promoting the absorption of glucose…
Lose weight and gain a decade
We hear it all the time…lose weight for your health. Few us however, realize the extent to which this is critical to their physical well-being and ultimately their life expectancy. It is now well research that a Western diet that leads to obesity may actually act to stimulate the growth of cancer cells…
What is dry fasting?
“Dry fasting” is a diet fad being promoted online by lifestyle influencers. The idea behind dry fasting is to forgo drinking any water. Instead, you get water only from food sources, such as fruits and vegetables. But it is a dieting approach that is dangerously misguided.
Enhanced Fat Loss with Interval Training
Want to lose fat? Bored of cardio? This method is for you. With Interval Training, you can lose more fat in less time by training more effectively. From a fat loss standpoint, the more calories you burn, the better. Long, slow cardio burns more calories…
The silence of breathing
Pranayama, also known as yogic breathing is the method of silencing the breath. Prana has been defined as the air which flows through the body. Pranayama is made up of three parts: controlled inhalations, controlled exhalations and holding of the breath.
Happy New Year, Happy New You
Getting fit is the key to your wellbeing giving you confidence both in your mind and your body. But getting fit is not always easy and “falling off the wagon” of that resolution you’ve made to yourself is common. We are here to tell you, that’s OK. The key is to never stop starting again…
Shakes and Smoothies
Smoothies and meal replacement. The idea behind meal replacements is that you don’t really eat at all for a good part of the day – instead, you have a special shake or other product that gives you all the nutrients you need, and stops you from feeling hungry. This...
Hemp, a nutritional powerhouse
Hemp seeds or hearts are a nutritional powerhouse, but do they have medicinal properties? These brilliant seeds are a great source of healthy fats, protein, vitamin E and a number of important minerals. Hemp seeds are actually classified as a nut, they are easy to...
Control Your Cravings
How do I overcome urges to eat? To answer this question, we first need to understand why we eat in the first place. It is probably safe to say, you likely already know the answers to that question. We eat for energy. We eat to stay alive. We eat to nourish our bodies...
Yoga, low-impact training for body and mind
Time is valuable and there are a number of successful methods for goal realization. Yoga will cross train your mind and body for maximum potential. How is this possible? Regular attendance to Yoga classes, will result in a positive attitude adjustment for the student.
Sweat, Swear, Smile
We’re excited to share that our very own PT Fred has had a book published. With the brilliant title of SWEAT, SWEAR, SMILE this is NOT just another fitness book, full of the same old ineffective misinformation. Fred and Fitat60 is here to help others build strength and confidence to live an energy-filled life…
Quit smoking and get smoking hot
These days we all know you should stop smoking, but that is easier said than done. In this post we want to remind you of your power, the power of decision, the power of action and the power of your focus. Also to assure you that you know how to quit and how to ensure you don’t start again. Let’s kick the habit.
Arthritis Prevention
Unfortunately, there is no known cure for arthritis. In fact, most treatments for arthritis are aimed at early recognition and prevention. Genetics can increase your likelihood for developing arthritis, as can a strong family history of the disease. Scientists also found that women are also more prone to arthritis than men…
5 steps to taking care of your wellbeing
The state of our wellbeing is reflected for example in the quality of our skin, the lustre of our hair and a strong immune system to fight off illness. Good genetics? Well, that is just the result of good luck. If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then for the most part, wellbeing is in the hands of the beholder.
Eat Yourself Healthy
Poor diet is a factor in one in five deaths around the world, according to the most comprehensive study ever carried out on the subject by medical journal The Lancet. In their study, the Global Burden of Disease, they found that diet plays an important role in the prevention and management of many age-related diseases…
Fitat60 Programs and Gear
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