“This was my first time doing yoga and I will definitely do it again. It’s a good addition to Fit 4 Life. I would really want it to be a permanent part of the programme,” noted Raynes ‘Muscle Man Becky’ Beckford, who has been a Fit 4 Lifer since...
Every year, October 29 is recognised as World Stroke Day. And in recognition of the health day, here are some facts from the experts about strokes that all adults must know. WHAT IS IT? A stroke is when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and...
Muscular endurance is a basic component of fitness. In technical terms, it refers to the ability of muscles to contract repetitively and consistently over a period of time. It is the ability to perform physical activity for a time. The longer we...
Many people conflate dieting with healthy nutrition. This couldn't be farther from the truth. Diets are inherently unsustainable because of the restrictions they put on what you can eat. The many pitfalls of dieting have been trumpeted over and...
'Fit in 5'. That is the theme for Season 3 of The Gleaner's Fit 4 Life programme. Why Fit in 5? It's about simplicity and ease. The misconception that getting and staying fit is a herculean task still exists in the minds of too many...
The tough Fit in 5 challenges were the highlight of Saturday’s Fit 4 Life event, hosted by Jamaica Moves at the GC Foster College in Spanish Town. It was indeed a test of the fittest of the fit, as challengers dug deep to prove their fitness level...
Breast cancer is the leading cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Jamaican women, and it is estimated that one in 21 women in the country will be diagnosed with the disease. According to the Global Cancer Observatory (...
Newly retired track and field athlete, Kemoy Campbell, had been running professionally for parts of his high-school career and during his entire adult life when an unexplained (or unnamed) heart problem brought him to a halt – literally. “I thought...
I recall a colleague frantically complaining that his blood tests showed that he was not protected against the hepatitis B virus, or HBV, blaming himself for having ‘messed up’ his immunisation schedule after missing two of the three doses required...
TrainFit Club's Stokely Rose and his team pulled out all the stops last Saturday to deliver a dose of Outdoor Madness Fit 4 Lifers won't soon forget. Fitness coach Tareeq was in his element, delivering a high-energy '80s dance-aerobic warm-up that...
Fruits and vegetables are known to be 'healthy' foods. Every nutrition plan and 'diet' pushes them as must-have foods to power your health and fitness, so there must be some truth to it. Yet, most people fall short of the recommended daily intake....
Good nutrition remains at the heart of a healthy lifestyle. No matter if you’re into keto, intermittent fasting or un-dieting, understanding the benefits of specific foods to your lifestyle goal is key. Here are a few reasons why JP St Mary’s ripe...
Looking better is the most common reason for trying to get fit. It is a valid reason, especially in a world with Instagram stories and WhatsApp statuses. People seem to value appearance above all else. But that’s not the most pressing reason...
It was non-stop movement at Jessie Ripoll Primary School on Saturday, October 5, as Sweet Energy hosted the third morning workout of The Gleaner’s Fit 4 Life Season 3: Fit in 5. Dubbed Infinite Energy, the third event of the season surpassed...
A new drug-free treatment is promising long lasting improvement for erectile function and sexual health for Jamaican men. The shock wave therapy technology solution is called ED1000 and is designed to treat all cases of erectile dysfunction (ED)...
The Gleaner’s Fit 4 Life early-morning workout session turned out to be a family affair last Saturday. Husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, children, brothers, sisters, cousins – no matter the relation, they all came out to journey with the Fit 4...
Fifty-five-year-old Janet Scott*, a housekeeper from Old Harbour, St Catherine, has never done a mammogram, although she is fully aware that she is at a higher risk of developing breast cancer, given her family history. Her mother died from the...
Published:Wednesday | September 25, 2019 | 12:00 AM
It was pure, sweet energy at Saturday’s Season 3 launch of The Gleaner’s Fit 4 Life health and fitness initiative. The 300-strong fitness enthusiasts who turned out in the early morning at the media house’s 7 North Street, Kingston, head office to...
Published:Wednesday | September 25, 2019 | 12:24 AM
If you follow these ‘Fit in 5’ tips, you cannot go wrong on your fitness journey. 1. SLEEP One of the most underrated ways in which you can stay fit and healthy is to get enough sleep. There is no magical number of hours that one should sleep...
Published:Wednesday | September 18, 2019 | 12:31 AM
The back is often ignored in favour of abs, biceps, and other ‘show muscles’, but this muscle group plays a key role in pulling movements and provides support and stability for the spine. Strength and endurance in the back go a long way in...
Published:Wednesday | September 18, 2019 | 12:31 AM
The muscles of the arms, chest, and shoulders require well-rounded training to carry out their function effectively. These muscles are heavily involved in pushing movements and provide stability for movements such as pulling. This means that any...
Published:Wednesday | September 18, 2019 | 12:31 AM
Cardiovascular performance is a key component of fitness. Cardio improves performance, heart health, and life expectancy. When choosing moves for cardio, it is best to choose based on your fitness level, as well as the impact of the exercise. Full...
Published:Wednesday | September 18, 2019 | 12:30 AM
When it comes to leg training, compound moves provide the best returns on time invested and should form the basis of lower-body training. Another important consideration is the aspect of fitness targeted by the training plan. The ‘Fit in 5’ leg-...
Published:Wednesday | September 18, 2019 | 12:30 AM
The core muscles provide the stability and support necessary for safe and effective movement. They also act as prime movers in bending and twisting. Training these muscles should target building strength, endurance, and stability throughout. When...
Published:Wednesday | September 18, 2019 | 12:00 AM
The Gleaner’s Fit 4 Life Season 3 is finally here! Join us this Saturday, September 21, for the grand launch at The Gleaner, 7 North Street, Kingston (East Street entrance) for a sweat-drenching experience. You are guaranteed to get a circuit boot...
