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When you work as a junior doctor in Africa, you go through some tough times.  I still remember that rotation: long shifts, bleary-eyed nights, spending entire weekends on call in the hospital, ‘stealing’ a couple of hours of sleep on…

Today, my husband and I took a walk to the beach.  We found a nice spot under the trees and were enjoying the view of the ocean.   A little way ahead of us, I spotted a couple… about our…

Here are 5 exercises that qualify as HIIT moves.  Incorporating these into your workout will help you get your heart rate up and boost your metabolism: 1️⃣ Burpees – Full-body movement that targets almost every muscle group. 2️⃣ Jump Squats…

When you do HIIT, it’s all about intensity.  It’s not just about moving quickly, but about pushing your body close to its limit during the high-intensity intervals. Here are some signs you’re doing it right: Elevated heart rate: Your heart…

While steady-state cardio, like jogging, swimming or cycling at a moderate pace, does help with fat burning, HIIT is a much more efficient and effective way to achieve fat loss, improve cardiovascular health, and increase strength. Here’s the science: 1️⃣…

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a type of workout where you alternate between short bursts of maximum effort exercise and periods of low-intensity recovery or rest. During the high-intensity intervals, you push your body to work hard and elevate your…

It’s always exciting to start a new fitness journey… Especially if you’re motivated and ready for change!  But here’s a common trap many people fall into: Going too hard, too fast.  The result? Sore muscles, exhaustion, or worse… Injury.  Let’s…

When most people think of getting fit, they picture cardio:  Walking, jogging, cycling, maybe an aerobics fitness class or swimming.  But there’s a powerful form of exercise that often gets overlooked, especially by beginners or older adults… Strength training. Strength…

It’s a question I get from patients all the time: “Should I work out if I’m feeling unwell?” When you’re committed to your fitness routine, it’s natural to worry that skipping a few sessions might derail your progress.  But when…

There are 3 types of exercise that offer amazing health benefits and I would encourage you to include each type of exercise at least once a week if you want to improve your overall fitness and health. Cardio: Anything that…

Breaking a sweat… If you exert yourself sufficiently to break a sweat you are not only boosting your weight loss efforts but also conditioning your heart, blood vessels and lungs, and releasing happy hormones called endorphins that improve mood and…

Dancing, of course! I am biased, I admit.  I LOVE dancing.  But, there is scientific evidence to prove that dance has some amazing benefits for your body and mind. Why is dancing so good for you? Anyone can dance.  Really. …