Fabila's Fitness Club

H ello people, it has been a long time I wrote an article. 2015 has been a busy year from personal projects like planning a wedding, which by the way happened last month, August 2015, to business projects like planning the annual Shape Up Naija Fitness Carnival which is scheduled to hold on Saturday December 5, 2015.  I often feel sad when I see people struggle so much at the gym or at a horrendous bootcamp session, whilst those have their results, I often wondered if these people had some sports they loved doing. With the growing popularity of group fitness classes and gym based workouts in Nigeria, it looks like many have forgotten that staying fit can be achieved from engaging in good old sports like football, basketball, tennis or even swimming. So, no you do not have to go through those gruesome drills, you can run around for an hour on the football pitch, burn some calories and make friends in the process. Here are some benefits of playing soccer/football.

M any of us have stability balls at home, or see them at the gym. If you were like me years back, then you probably do not know what to do with yours. Many years back, in the bid to start off my fitness journey I went equipment shopping and found myself buying every and any home based fitness equipment I could afford. My stability ball was one of them. I also had friends and Aunts who had them, but theirs, like mine, just sat pretty in a corner of the bedroom covered in dust. Tired of my usual workout routine, I was led to question the use of a stability ball and how I could incorporate them into my workout routines. I was surprised at how useful it was, plus I loved the results I got from the exercises I did with them.  In the video below, I demonstrate two exercises using the stability ball. Both exercise would build your core strength and tighten your abdominal muscles. Either of these exercises can be added to your usual daily workout routine to spice it up and give yo...

W hat do you do when you're bored? I tend to research on the Internet or Internet window shop, etc. Other times, I get into the kitchen to experiment/discover new smoothie combinations. I was in that kind of mood today but only had One whole pawpaw and one whole pineapple at home. That wasn't going to spoil my mojo so I got my blender out and made this delicious glass of smoothie. 

S ome of my female friends often tell me how impossible it is for them to make time to workout or live a healthy lifestyle. “It’s hard” they tell me, “when I get back from work all I want to do is jump into bed” some say. For those who are married, have children and work, suggesting exercise to them is as good as suicide! Yes it is hard and I know because I did work in a law firm and anyone familiar with the working hours in Nigerian law firms knows the craziness involved! How did I survive it back then:

C omparison is something we all do. We compare our lives, achievement, spouses, children, etc. As the saying goes Comparison breeds Discontentment. Sadly, we also compare our fitness progress to others as well. I know a certain lady, an ex-client of mine who would hop on to the next fitness trend and never seeing through any particular workout program. It is quite obvious that we live in a get-it-now era and many have applied this principle to every aspect of life including their approach to fitness. I say it over and over again,

S moothies are a great way to kick start your day, boost your energy, and nourish your body. The best smoothies are nutrient-dense, providing vitamins and oils necessary for good nutrition.  1. Good thing about smoothies is that you can make them at home. A homemade smoothie for your morning meal is an excellent choice for breakfast on-the-go. You can make it minutes before you leave the house and sip it on your way to work, school or in your home office.