Fitness News
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SIT UP STRAIGHT FOR PAIN RELIEF AND INJURY PREVENTION
Good posture can not only take about 5-10 years off your age but will reduce your risk of injury and reduce pain and discomfort in your back, neck, shoulders and hips
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WHY YOU SHOULD DRINK A GREEN SMOOTHIE
Why you should be drinking Green Smoothies. Even those on a raw food diet find it difficult to consume enough green leafy vegetables every day. Adding green smoothies to your day will nourish your body and help prevent disease. Blending rather than juicing to retain all the fibre.
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MASSAGE IS NOT A LUXURY IT'S A NECESSITY FOR HEALTHY, ACTIVE PEOPLE
Getting a massage can do you a world of good. And getting massages frequently can do even more. It can play a huge part in how healthy you'll be and how youthful you'll remain.
Making time for massage at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your health.
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WE SHINE THE SPOTLIGHT ON THIS SUPPLEMENT - MAGNESIUM
What can magnesium do for you? This is one supplement we like to take. It's in a lot of foods but because the soil is so depleted of minerals it's hard to know if you're getting enough.
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WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU PURCHASED A NEW PAIR OF RUNNING SHOES?
When is it time to replace your running shoes? Runners and Walkers have to put their feet first. Replacing worn-out shoes is essential to maintaining a healthy body. Every year, about 60% of runners sustain a running related injury and the most common cause is poorly fitted running shoes.
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DAY TWO 5KM A DAY CHALLENGE with a sugar free cookie recipe
We're giving you our favourite fitness tips for the whole of September.
Today's tip is all about the benefits of S - T - R - E - T - C - H - I - N - G.
Our 5km a day Challenge team are giving up alcohol and/or sugar for 30 DAYS so we've added a SUGAR FREE COOKIE recipe to this post for you to make. It's a quick and easy recipe.
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SPRING IS HERE! DAY ONE 5KM A DAY CHALLENGE
Spring is the most energising month of the year. As we come out of our winter hibernation, we are hardwired to feel recharged and more active. The mornings are brighter, the days are getting longer and Spring Cleaning comes to mind. Our Rancan Sisters Fitness 5km a day Challenge is timed perfectly to co-incide with your body's natural rhythm. We'll give you 30 days of our favourite fitness tips and regular postings and photos from our Rancan Sisters Fitness 5km a Day Challenge with a twist September 2014 - our biggest team so far. Team members walk or run 5km every day in September AND go without alcohol and/or sugar for the month. Included is Team t-shirt, Bio Age Fitness Assessment, Food Coach online nutrition program, 12 scheduled team walks, Tuesday 8.30am Stretch Class, 10 Loyalty Points, Chance to win lucky draw prizes, Personal Log (to be handed in at the end of the challenge).
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TAHINI CACAO PROTEIN SLICE RECIPE
These organic Tahini Cacao Protein slice treats were taste tested and given the 'thumbs up' by Rancan Sisters Fitness clients. We are sharing the recipe because you can never have enough healthy treat snack recipes on hand. Especially ones that are quick and easy to make.
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ALMOND VANILLA BLISS BALLS RECIPE
Almond Vanilla Bliss Ball recipe has been shared by Kat Weihen, our Power Plate instructor. If you come to Kat's classes, you'll know already, she is always cooking up raw food treats to share. You can never have enough recipes for these balls. So much better to serve than cookies.
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HOW TO LACE UP YOUR RUNNING SHOES FOR BEST SUPPORT
Make your running shoes last longer and support your feet with this lace tying technique. We've found a you tube clip to help you out.
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COMBAT SUGAR CRAVINGS WITH THE PROTEIN BALL RECIPE VEGAN
The mid afternoon search for something sweet for a 'pick-me-up' usually starts the downward spiral of sugary snacks with empty calories. Make a batch of these protein balls for the whole family. You will feel satisfied and your body will be nourished with real and healthy food. The recipe is supplied by Claudia, she has her blog "My First Summer" and her instagram account my_first_summer....
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GREEN POWDER SUPPLEMENTS ARE RISING IN POPULARITY
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5KM A DAY FITNESS CHALLENGE
Join the RANCAN SISTERS FITNESS 5KM A DAY FITNESS CHALLENGE. Register for this event and you receive your registration pack plus you'll be fundraising for the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse (improving cancer treatment for all Australians)
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MENOPAUSE AND WEIGHT GAIN
Women gain an average of 4.8kgs around the time of menopause. It's alarming but it doesn't have to be. Find out what you need to do to prevent this happening to you.
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Why YOU should drink more water
Think of your body like a plant. Observe what happens when you don't water a plant. It shrivels up, becomes brittle and dry. Now watch what happens when you water it on a regular basis. The leaves change as the plant springs back to life. Do a 2 week challenge of regular water drinking, 2 litres a day and notice the difference.
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