with a French touch
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 …
I don’t know about you but I love food! That’s all good because it is highly recommended eating before and after your body conditionning. Pre-workout fuel is as essential as post-workout food. Training on an empty stomach is only a good idea if you want to loose a lot of extra weight. If that is …
Unless you don’t like vinegar like my mother (she only likes white vinegar), then consider adding apple cider vinegar to your glass of water daily! I love vinegar and I like to try different kinds such as raspberry or balsamic vinegar to make delicious salad dressings. But ACV is well-known to have great health benefits …
It is true that we get less flexible as we age but here’s another truth: we are NOT ALL EQUAL when it comes to being flexible. That means some kids are more flexible than others due to their genetics. I remember my mother showing me how she could still do an inversion against the wall …