Did you know that more than 50% of all adult hospital beds in Kenya are occupied by people with diabetes or diabetes related conditions? Did you know that 1.8 million++ Kenyans are living with diabetes and only half of them know?? Diabetes is a condition that more and more people are being impacted with on an everyday basis. We are seeing people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes all the time [...]
There is nothing sexy about doing pushups but they are KING when it comes to shaping up those arms!! You also don't require any equipment other than finding a space to do them. Do NOT let this compound move fool or intimidate you! You don't have to start by doing a full pushup, instead start off on your knees with correct form and do 8 slow pushups then repeat 2 [...]
As you move through your fitness program, one type of exercise you’ll want to ensure is in place is weight training. Weight training offers a mountain of benefits, is always changing so helps keep you interested in exercise, and can even slow the process of aging. Curious to know more? Let’s look at the real reasons why weight training, also known as strength training or resistance training, should be at the [...]
As you go about your get healthy regimen, whether it’s to burn fat, build muscle, or simply improve your health, it pays to know your body type. What does body type mean? Body type refers to the natural tendency of your body to manage its body weight and composition. Ever notice how some people tend to be naturally thin no matter what they eat while others will pack on body fat merely [...]
Love Celebration Day is here and with celebration comes flowing wine, chocolates, and good food!! Here are 8 tips that can help make it a guilt free celebration: […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQmC6oxncc8 I simply love fire hydrants! Here are 4 reasons why: They burn/hurt which means the gluteus maximus muscle group is activated and engaged! They require zero equipment and can be done in the comfort of your home Unlike other booty building workouts, they are easy on the knees...maybe because you're on your knees :) They are effective!! Try them out!! Happy booty burning!
Happy November! This month’s challenge is all about getting those arms toned and sexy for the holidays!For toned arms several muscles must be worked namely biceps, triceps and shoulders and guess what? You can perform the workouts from the comfort of your home! What will you need: Resistance - We must challenge and break down the muscle for definition and toning. For this you will need to have a form [...]
Want to increase the shape and definition of your arms? If so, it’s vital that you are strength training correctly. Too many women rely strictly on cardio training to try and change their body and unfortunately this is a futile effort because cardio training will never give you the results that you are looking for no matter how much you try. Thankfully, with the right know-how, you can certainly get [...]
I began detoxing a few days ago after I started working out and eating clean. I detox twice a year, usually at the beginning of the year right after the holiday festivities as a way to purge the crazy holiday eating and a time to give my digestive system a break from food. The 2nd detox is during the month of June. Sometimes these months might differ if i maintain [...]
Being back in Kenya and having friends fasting for Ramadhan motivated me to write about how to keep the scale from tipping during the holy month. Ramadhan would actually be the perfect time to shed some weight and keep it off if managed correctly given that there is a fasting window and feasting period similar to Intermittent fasting programs. The fasting periods during Ramadhan are from sunrise 5am to sunset [...]
