Jamie's Blog

Since I had a lot of positive responses to my  Getting Fit on Just a Few Dollars  post, I wanted to share my weekly fitness routine too. I try to do something active EVERY day, therefore I use fitness activities that don’t take hours but are extremely effective! This includes a gym session at home, doing some high energy dance exercises, attending a HIIT class or going to yoga.  What I do each week: HIIT (1 time a week) As I have mentioned in a previous blog post , I attend a weekly HIIT class at a local park. HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. It involves short bursts of intense exercise, followed by periods of rest. A great benefit of HIIT is that it has been found to be one of the most efficient ways to burn calories in a short amount of time! I highly suggest giving it a go if you want to exercise but don’t have much time. Gym at home (3 - 5 times a week) I have a specialised gym routine, that is personalised for my body and fit...

Staying with my theme of keeping fit for cheap , I want to share a healthy eating tip too!  HUMMUS ! Not only is it delicious, but it is so healthy and can be used in a variety of ways. Research has shown that hummus has amazing health benefits, such as helping fight inflammation, increased digestive health, lowering the risk of heart disease and overall weight loss!  A small tub of hummus at the shops can cost up to $5 for 200grams! My trick is to make my own. A friend shared with me her family's hummus recipe, and I've been using it ever since. It is so much cheaper and healthier! Hummus Recipe  ·        2 cups of chickpeas   ·        4 garlic cloves, chopped ·        1 lemon's juice  ·        4tbs tahini  ·        1tsp cumin  ·        1/2 tsp ...