Josie McKenlay

Fruit and vegetables not only provide the vitamins and minerals required for a healthy diet, but also disease-fighting antioxidants, which are said to reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease as well as boosting the metabolism.

A balanced diet will keep you healthy and disease free, providing energy, controlling your weight and regulating bodily functions, but what are the components?

Most of us are aware that essential fatty acids (EFA) are an essential part of our healthy diet, but are we getting the correct balance of the omega oils?

Do you know how many calories you should have each day? Use this simple calculation to find out. If you want to gain weight, eat more; if you want to lose weight, eat less and then see how many calories you can burn by taking up a new sport or exercise.

Although Pilates is about a whole lot more than the core, this article will introduce you to the main stabilising muscles of the pelvis and IAP (intra abdominal pressure), the mechanism involved.

Want to know how to improve your Pilates technique in order to make it effective and safe? Follow these 8 principles.

There are countless benefits from making Pilates a part of your daily routine. Just 10 to 20 minutes a day will make all the difference.

Did you know that 90% of us will suffer with back problems at some time in our lives. This is largely avoidable and can certainly be avoided with Pilates.