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It’s not just about sweating it out, but also ensuring that you fuel your body with the nutrient-rich food it deserves.  Co-Founder of The Raw Circus, Jenny Tan, tells us why indulging in raw vegan food may be better for your body. read more

You will be surprised by each human’s ability to self-heal. To activate these abilities, you have to combine your body, mind and spirit as a whole. We sit down with Ms. Chung Sze Chan, a Director/Principal Osteopath at Central Healing to learn more about treating your body in an Osteopathic way. read more

It can be tricky to bring it up, but if you’re worried about saying the wrong thing, don’t be. The best way to start is to just ask them if they’re okay. read more

Keto, Atkins, South Beach, Raw diet...there are so many buzz diets but should we really be attaching the fuel we put into our body to whatever is in fashion? Nealy, an XYZ rider, and founder of The Flexible Chef shared with us some of her top tips and also a healthy twist on an Asian classic to bring balance into your kitchen. read more

Keeping up your healthy habits over the holidays can be tough. So make sure you have some snacks on hand that fuel you, without the bloat and the sugar crash. They are super easy to whip up and should impress even the sweetest tooth without the guilt. MAKE IT... read more

With the constant change in weather and close proximity to everyone, it’s normally a given that you’ll be getting a cold this winter season. So whether you are reaching for the chicken soup or the congee, the hot toddy or the ginger tea, find out some surprising ways to cure a cold! read more

Rounding up and bringing our Stretch series to a close, we finish up with a part of the body often forgotten about but used daily. The wrist extensors on the top of the forearm are often overworked when typing, biking and playing any type of racquet sports. When the wrist is in a shortened position for long periods, it adaptively compresses the tendons and nerves that pass under the retinaculum, a connective tissue sheath that wraps around the wrist. This is where the carpal tunnel is located and can easily, when constricted and inflexible, cause impingement of the medial nerve associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. The wrist joint is a hinge joint and can also become compacted from lack of range of motion. Fingers and wrists should be stretched on a daily basis. Here’s how! read more

Time to get a little looser. The Piroformis is one of the most powerful deep external rotators of the hip…..so a must after all you spin sessions. This stretch is a Game changer in optimising hip position and your general overalll performance. Let Rhiannon show you how it’s done. read more

Hopefully you have managed to incorporate some of the previous stretches into your daily routine. Moving onto the lower body, we now turn our attention to one of the most important postural muscles and also the most in need of a stretch after a spin class. The Hip Flexor! read more

Finishing of the upper body stretches with MOTION DYNAMICS), we show you a great way to do a lower lumbar stretch. Remember, daily stretching is as important as your daily workouts. It not only increase your range of motion but can also assist in fixing your posture by making tight muscles longer. On top of that stretching increases the amount of blood and nutrient supply that enters the muscles, which can also help reduce muscle soreness. Start stretching today... read more

Second of a series of specially designed stretches from Motion Dynamics. read more

As the sun finally returns, after what seems like days of endless rain, we wanted to share a few XYZ tips on how to stay cool this summer. read more

You’ve found the groove and you are owning the beat, nailing every tap back the instructor throws at you and boom a cramp strikes without warning. No one is immune to cramps and it’s your calf muscles, hamstrings, quads and arms that are most likely to be affected. They can also occur 6 hours after a work out, that’s what we call a sneaky cramp. Luckily though, there are ways to prevent and stop muscle cramps in their tracks. Find out more. read more

Guys this one’s for you! read more

You’re in bed, sound asleep, you’re comfortable the pillow feels like a cloud, the blanket is hugging you so sweetly, why not enjoy a few moments more…………and hit snooze? Because they aren’t worth it, trust us. Here is why? read more

Whether it’s your first time, you just doubled up or you pushed extra hard, we all experience a little muscle soreness. Here’s what you can do to ease the pain. read more

3 Things you need to know if you’re trying to lose weight fast. First thing there is no quick fix! So many products and workouts promote instant gratification when it comes to transforming your body, but if you want to keep the weight off slow and steady is the way to go. Everyone has a different reason for clipping in, if yours is weight loss read on. read more

Any challenge needs the nutrition to back it up. Read more to find out 8 healthy foods you should try and eat every day. read more

When your body is dehydrated, you don’t have the proper muscular power, accuracy, and balance you need to complete a good workout. So hydrating before a workout is essential. But what should you or should not be drinking? read more