How I Tricked Myself Into Loving My Workout

I used to hate my workouts. Sure, I did them, but I was frustrated, grumbling and upset the entire time. I dreaded going to the gym and did almost anything I could think of to get out of it. At the slightest hint of a cold, I was so relieved to have a good excuse not to work out that I milked it for all I could. Then, something changed.


Find A Good Personal Trainer With These Five Questions

A personal trainer is a great way to get a custom workout you’ll enjoy, but you need to find someone you actually like working with. Health blog Greatist suggests that you ask yourself a few important questions to ensure you’ll develop a healthy relationship with your trainer.


Handbags: Filthier Than Toilet Seats?

The next time your wife is rummaging around in her handbag for her lippy or car keys, you may want to surreptitiously hand her a wet wipe. A new study from UK washroom company Initial Hygiene has found that women’s handbags are often crawling with harmful bacteria that can pose a significant health risk to humans.


Fit Radio Motivates You To Exercise With High-Energy Playlists

Android/iOS/Web: A little music to keep you motivated while you work out is always a good thing, and FitRadio has that in spades. The app packs dozens of playlists from multiple genres, all engineered by professional DJs to help you keep your energy up and push through your exercise routine.


Focus More On Your Brain And Less On Your Diet To Lose Weight

Weight loss is tricky business. Obviously, what you eat has a huge impact on your health and body weight. But anyone who has ever tried to modify their diet for the sake of losing weight knows it isn’t so simple.


Palm Oil Con Job: The Sneakiest Ingredient At Your Local Supermarket

The majority of products containing palm oil in Australia erroneously label the ingredient as “vegetable oil”, a CHOICE investigation has found. Everything from shampoo to Coca Cola secretly contains this ingredient which is considered less safe for both your heart and the environment at large.


Are Some Hospitals Less Life-Saving Than Others?

Your chances of surviving a heart attack could be significantly affected by the hospital you get sent to, an Australian research team has discovered. The amount of variation in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) care in A/NZ emergency rooms was found to be alarmingly high, which can impede the delivery of timely and effective care for heart attack sufferers.


Buy A New Toothbrush Whenever You Buy Toothpaste

Dentists recommend buying a new toothbrush every three-four months, but it’s hard to remember when it’s time to get a new one. One simple way to remember is to just buy a new toothbrush whenever you buy toothpaste.


This Seven-Minute Timer Guides You Through A Quick Workout

Last week we told you about the seven-minute workout and showed you how to do each exercise. If you don’t feel like setting up your own 30 second timer for the workout, the Seven-Minute Workout Timer does it for you.


How Exercise Affects Your Body (And How To Pick The Right Workout)

We all know that exercise is good for you, but when you understand why, it makes getting off the couch and into the gym a lot easier. Here’s an explanation of what happens when you work out, and how it can help you deal with the issues you’ll run into down the line.


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