Body fitness

Improve your fitness, strength and overall health with expert advice on physical activity, exercise and building an active lifestyle.

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Boot Camp diary 1: Sticking to that resolution

Exercise more. Who hasn’t had this as one of their New Year’s resolutions?...

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Should we all eat like Olympic athletes?

We’re in the midst of Olympic fever right now. Isn’t it fun watching...

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Ask the experts: Weight loss

Nutritionist Claire Turnbull answers common questions about weight loss. Q: How much of weight...

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Ask the experts: Walking vs running

Q: "I have a question about exercise. I try to do two pump...

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Ask the experts: Sports drinks

Q: "I go to the gym. Do I need a sports drink during...

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Ask the experts: Difference between fat and muscle

Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull explains the difference between fat and muscle...

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Ask the experts: Returning to exercise

Q: "It has been quite a while since I've been physically active. Can...

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Ask the experts: Food for exercise

Q: " I am finding that after I do a workout I am...

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Ask the experts: Managing Ramadan when you’re training

Q: "As you know, for the month of Ramadan, Muslims don't eat or...

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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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The numbers you should know

Would you pass a human ‘warrant of fitness’? Knowing some key facts and...

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Carbs, protein, fats: The new rules

Like all science, the study of nutrition is ever evolving. Senior nutritionist Rose...
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