Exercise

Exercise advice and tips to keep you fit and healthy at any age including nutrition for training, best exercise times, fitness plans and ways to get fit fast.

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Ask the experts: Protein bars vs muesli bars

Q: "Is a protein bar better for me than a muesli bar? Will...

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Ask the experts: Best time to exercise

Q: "When is a good time of day to exercise to lose weight?...

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Ask the experts: Food and exercise

Q: "Does eating before, during and/or after exercise affect your training or competition...

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Ask the experts: Dinner and exercise

Q: "Growing up, I was regularly told of the importance of eating breakfast,...

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Ask the experts: Food for active teens

Q: "I have a 16-year-old daughter who is 175cm tall and weighs just...

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Ask the experts: Exercise nutrition

HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull answers your questions.Q: I exercise intensely every morning before...

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Guide to sports drinks

Sports drinks were developed to help athletes doing high-intensity exercise stay hydrated. There are...

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Best fitness devices

Tired of the same old workout? Exercise and nutrition scientist Kathleen Alleaume uncovers...

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Five common food mistakes for exercisers

Are the foods you’re eating complementing your exercise efforts? HFG nutritionist Claire Turnbull...

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What’s best: Exercising before or after eating?

Exercising demands fuel. The amount and type of fuel your body burns depends...

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What’s new in exercise trends

While the skipping rope is a simple exercise tool, the latest fitness trends...

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Weight training: Do you need protein shakes and bars?

Protein shakes and protein bars are a common sight amongst body builders. But...

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Strength training

Here is a strength training programme that will complement your cardio activity. Push-ups Start on...

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Snacking and exercise

If you are exercising for long periods of time, choosing the right snacks...

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Fact or fiction: You can spot-reduce fat

Remember the 'hip and thigh diet'? And we've all seen the magazine articles:...

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The 30-minute indoor workout that works

Don't let chilly spring weather keep you from exercising. This effective indoor workout...

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Walk yourself fit

You don't have to join a gym or train for a marathon to...

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Exercise for best results

Whether you want to lose weight, reduce stress, get active or boost energy...

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