Should I Have a Rest Day?

Is it important to have a rest day when exercising? According to HIF fitness expert, Brian Killian, rest and recovery is as important to the success of an exercise regime as the actual work completed in a personal training or gym session. In this Q&A session, Brian answers a readers concern about ‘rest days’ and provides a comprehensive post-workout plan which we can all implement.

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The Best Food Swaps. Are you a healthy eater? If fruit and vegetables (and lean meats if you’re a meat eater) are the foundation of your diet – good for you! If not, you might be surprised to know that even the smallest dietary swaps can take you from a ‘B’ in nutrition to a glowing ‘A+’. In this post for our Healthy Lifestyle Blog, Susie Burrell discusses an array of healthy alternatives and explains the various nutritional benefits these choices contribute towards living a healthier lifestyle. To read Susie’s article visit: ...
Chicken and Three Bean Soup Now that winter is here and the days are getting colder, it’s only natural that our cravings for warm and nutritious food will increase. So if you need inspiration for a tasty home cooked meal, why not whip up this hearty chicken and three bean soup by HIF health expert Susie Burrell. The recipe includes chicken breast, three types of bean (kidney, cannellini, white beans), spinach and more. Yum!...
Finger Sucking Is your child a thumb sucker? According to Dr Emma, “Thumb sucking is a natural reflex for babies to allow them to feed. The good news is that most children will stop themselves between the ages of 2-4 yrs old, however the bad news is that 15-40{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} will continue with some sort of sucking habit, be it fingers, thumbs or a dummy.” So what options are available to parents concerned by their child’s sucking habit?” In her latest post, Dr Emma answers a reader’s concerns regarding her daughter’s sucking problem, and offers her advice on alternative techniques to combat...
Is Your Body in Need of an Oil Change? Have you ever visited the supermarket and stared in bewilderment at the vast array of oils available to purchase? There’s olive oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, rice bran oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil, sesame oil, peanut oil and even macadamia oil. But with so many choices on offer, how are we supposed to know which oils meet both our cooking and nutritional needs? Luckily we have Susie, on hand to offer her advice. ...
My Best Fitness Tips Want a simple fitness regime to suit YOUR needs and lifestyle? Your wish is our command! In this blog post, fitness guru Brian compiles a list of his top 10 game changing fitness tips and techniques, and explains why they could make the difference between your workouts and personal goals....