Tag: wellness

29
Apr
2025

Is There a Gym for Resilience?

What does my resilience gym look like? Life mentors who’ve seen storms uglier than Nairobi traffic at 5 PM — and still believe there’s sunshine ahead. Spiritual leaders who don’t just hype you up but anchor you deep, when life feels shakier than a plastic chair at a village wedding. And therapists — think of them as emotional personal trainers — helping you lift the burdens that would snap you in half if you tried to carry them solo.

In this booth, you don’t just survive the journey — you get trained to thrive through it

15
Apr
2025

Why I Walk.

Walk and let go of expectations. Let the road unfold beneath your feet. And who knows? Your soul might just start dancing while your body keeps walking. Skip the gym guilt, the calorie count, and the fancy gear. Just move, breathe, be. One step at a time, you’ll find your rhythm. You’ll find your peace. And who knows? You might just stumble into joy… wearing sneakers.

11
Mar
2025

Fitness Is for Everyone—Let’s Make It Normal

As a 46-year-old father, my advice to parents is this: teach your kids that strength, fitness, and vitality matter—but don’t frame it as some elite or heroic pursuit. Fitness should be as normal as brushing your teeth, not some sacred ritual that makes them superior to others.

25
Feb
2025

The Quick Fix Trap: Why Shortcuts Don’t Work in Fitness

In a world where you can get instant food, instant entertainment, instant coffee and even instant dates, waiting months to see results feels like torture. Quick fixes prey on our impatience, our frustration with slow progress, and our deep desire for an easy way out. But here’s the truth: real, lasting health isn’t found in a bottle, a crash diet, or a “miracle” program. It’s built through smart choices, discipline, and patience.

18
Feb
2025

Eat, Move, Love: The Only Weight-Loss Secret That Works

Eating was meant to be one of life’s sublime simple pleasures. But then Eve took a bite of an apple (so much for the low-calorie, low-fat, high-fibre approach), and ever since, women have been at war with food. From fad diets to calorie counting, food somehow became the enemy. But should it be?

13
Dec
2024

Living Healthier, Stronger, and Longer.

Forget those expensive pills, trendy “longevity teas,” and miracle fads promising eternal youth—there’s no magic potion for a longer life. You’ve seen the ads: “Reverse aging with this one superfood!” or “Boost your lifespan with our 12-step supplement stack!” Save your money (and your sanity).

16
May
2024

Journey to Fitness: Stories of Progress, Challenges, and Triumphs.

Consistency beats struggle! It’s not about battling through day one or day sixty—it’s about showing up daily. Start small, and by week’s end, you’ll be sweating for twenty, maybe thirty minutes. Push yourself, but don’t break yourself (we’re trying to stay young here). Before you know it, you’ll be rocking forty-five minutes of cardio like a pro!

9
May
2024

Movement: moving more for our mental health.

In the house of movement, every room has a vital part of keeping our body in tip-top shape! Let’s take a tour of these key rooms, shall we? First up, we’ve got the cardiorespiratory room, aka the “Heart of the Matter.” This is where your heart, lungs, and blood vessels hang out, keeping things pumping and flowing smoothly.

4
May
2024

The art of aging gracefully.

Participation in exercise ensures a good immune system, a healthy heart and a high sex drive. But the benefits don’t stop there; exercise is the unsung hero behind the scenes, boosting mood, alleviating stress, and sharpening mental acuity. It’s the secret sauce that keeps us feeling vibrant and alive, allowing us to seize each day with gusto and tackle life’s challenges head-on

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