with a French touch
Do you want to tone up multiple lower body muscles at the same time? A squat will do just that for you! It is a compound exercise that strengthens your glutes, quadruples, core and calves all at once. It is one of the most effective exercises you can do. In this article, we will see …
I’ve had chicory coffee my entire life without even knowing what it was until very recently! That is probably because “la chicorée” is a French popular product that is cultivated in Northern France where I grew up. I always thought it was a type of coffee and to my big surprise, after finally questioning myself …
I love those “all in one” exercises that bring you multiple advantages and doing planks is surely one of them! In fact, no matter your fitness level, you can easily incorporate them into your workout routine and modify them to suit your needs. What are planks? Planks are a form of bodyweight exercise that mainly …
Barre fitness, unfortunately, has still a reputation to be a “girly” sport, designed only for women. However, more and more men are taking barre classes. Surprisingly, I was so happy to hear that professional athletes such as football and rugby players, now do barre workouts as well, breaking the stereotypes associated with ballet and men. …
Tiny yet super powerful and very easy to prepare. That is what I think of chia seeds. I discovered them a few years ago and I am so happy I did. They give a massive amount of various micronutrients which makes them one of the healthiest and most nutritious food on the planet. Discover the …
You’ve probably heard that the French take the time to enjoy life whenever they can. The French way of life is centered on how to live well rather than “kill yourself at work to make the most money” mentality. The French call it the “Art de Vivre” which beautifully translates “the art living”. To make …
What about a “sea vegetable” to complement your diet? I have been taking spirulina for 2 months now, and I am feeling the difference in my overall health. I am quite physically active so in constant need of energy and spirulina has helped me overcome fatigue. But there is so much more to spirulina than …
Organic products are booming in the world and France is a pioneer in organic farming. In fact, it is as early as 1959 that the 1st organic group of farmers is founded. The French have always preserved and protected their cultural identity and quality of life. This is true more than ever today! More and …
Yayyy it’s day off!! This is my reaction on my rest days from working out. While I enjoy training, I get very excited when comes the time to recover simply because I know that it rebuilds my overall stamina. It is an opportunity to refuel and recharge my batteries before my next workout and come …
If you’ve ever done a barre fitness workout, you’ve probably experienced the ‘barre muscle shake’ or heard the term ’embrace the shake’ from your instructor?! But I’ve wondered why should I embrace it? Is it really a good sign? So I’ve done a little research and here’s what I found out about why our muscles …