Fitness
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Q&A: In Conversation With Professional Swimmer Moesha
Q&A: In Conversation With Professional Swimmer Moesha
This week, our Naturopaths sit down with professional swimmer and Gr8 Health ambassador, Moesha Johnson. They find out how Moesha stays fit and healthy, her nutritional requirements, managing stress and...
This week, our Naturopaths sit down with professional swimmer and Gr8 Health ambassador, Moesha Johnson. They find out how Moesha stays fit and healthy, her nutritional requirements, managing stress and what it takes to train at the highest level.
Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I’m a professional athlete and endurance swimmer in Australia. In the pool, I train for the 400m, 800m and 1500m events. I also do marathon events in the open water, which are 5km and 10km. This February, I won two national titles for the 5km and 10km in... -
Inca Organics Review
Inca Organics Review
This week we released a new brand: Inca Organics. Inca organics are an Australian owned brand. They blend and pack within Australia with sustainability as their main priority. Their stylish...
This week we released a new brand: Inca Organics. Inca organics are an Australian owned brand. They blend and pack within Australia with sustainability as their main priority. Their stylish tubs are made from more than 70% recycled material. They manufacture some of the highest grade protein powders derived from whey and hemp. Honestly, we’re all quite excited about stocking Inca Organics as it’s a brand whose values we really believe in.
So, why do I love this brand so much? When we first came across Inca I was instantly impressed by everything in their product range being organic... -
Do I need to be a gym junkie to take protein powder??
Do I need to be a gym junkie to take protein powder??
Proteins are large molecules that every single cell in our body needs to function properly. Made up of amino acids, protein assists in most bodily processes, from metabolism to improving...
Proteins are large molecules that every single cell in our body needs to function properly. Made up of amino acids, protein assists in most bodily processes, from metabolism to improving mood! But do I need to be a gym junkie to take protein powder? Short answer, no. Despite the idea that taking protein is just for those who go to the gym, protein can provide you with multiple benefits. Yes, it does help build muscle and repair tissue, but if you’re not pumping the weights, there is still great use.
Amino acids (the building blocks of protein) are necessary... -
Your Guide To The Right Protein Powder
Your Guide To The Right Protein Powder
Protein plays a vital role in the functioning of our bodies and is essential for muscle growth, healing, reproduction and maintaining a healthy immune system. Our bodies use protein to...
Protein plays a vital role in the functioning of our bodies and is essential for muscle growth, healing, reproduction and maintaining a healthy immune system. Our bodies use protein to build and repair tissue, making it an essential macro-nutrient for muscle growth. But muscles aren’t the only benefit, protein is needed for balancing hormones, assisting in weight loss, supporting detoxification, digestion and a healthy immune system. Protein is also the key nutrient that helps you get ageless glowing skin and lean toned muscles.
While most of us get enough protein from a balanced diet, there are times you may... -
5 Natural Ways To Recover From a Marathon
5 Natural Ways To Recover From a Marathon
First of all, congratulations are in order! Crossing that finish line is a huge achievement. You have taken your body and mind to the limits which takes real dedication. And...
First of all, congratulations are in order! Crossing that finish line is a huge achievement. You have taken your body and mind to the limits which takes real dedication. And just as the training must be taken seriously, so must the recovery.
A marathon results in much more than simply “sore muscles”, it causes serious muscular, cellular and immune system damage, and recovery can be a lengthy process. So, no matter where you placed in the race, prioritising recovery after a marathon is critical. Thankfully, there are a variety of supplements and herbs which can benefit you throughout your...
