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Reducing stress is necessary for our physical and mental health. Working mothers have an incredible amount of stress regardless of how well-behaved their children are. Juggling a career and a family is possible but it is going to get stressful at times as you are going to overextend yourself from time to time. Managing this stress is extremely important as you do not want a rough day at the office to be taken out on your loved ones when you arrive home. This stress can also impact your …

It’s your five-a-day backup plan, but a “super” greens supplement isn’t a replacement for veg – obviously. Face it: you’re not eating enough fruit and vegetables, and you certainly aren’t getting enough variety. Greens powder is your backup plan – throw it in a shake once a day and rest easy. What is it? Vegetables, fruits, algae and grasses smashed into powder form, often including things you’d otherwise be loath to include in your diet such as wheatgrass, spirulina, alfalfa and …

Get off the couch and into the gym with this six-week schedule. If you’ve made the decision to improve your fitness after a period of inactivity we’ve got some good news for you – you should take it easy (at first). The temptation is to smash out your first one or two workouts while your motivation is at its peak, but it’s absolutely crucial that you don’t go too hard too soon. If you do, it’s likely you’ll leave your body suffering DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) from th …

A little post-run stretching goes a long way. Everyone knows you should do some stretching after a run, just like everyone knows you should eat five servings of fruit and veg a day. But knowing something and doing it are very different things. Most people just want to take off their sneakers and hit the shower as soon as they finish a run. However, spending five minutes stretching after your training will help your muscles recover and prepare them for your next workout. To help you d …

Sometimes we get it, sometimes we don’t. But we always want it and more of it. It’s that feel-good brain chemical called endorphins, referred to as a “runner’s high” – the feeling of euphoria associated with long-duration, rhythmic exercise where you are working your body to its maximum potential. But runners are not the only ones who experience it. This feeling of accomplishment, drive, or passion surrounds all of us who live for the outdoors. Whether it’s tackling rough water on a paddli …