Welcome to this month’s edition! Lisa Raleigh*, one of the country’s top fitness experts, will answer your health/fitness-related questions LIVE right here on ECR Life from 1pm today, Wednesday, July 07.
Lisa is a TV personality, having worked on The Big Loser, and she helped our own Darren Scott look as amazing as he does right now!
Lisa is also an ECR Life contributor and today she’s kindly helping our readers with their queries.
Catch her live online, right here from 13h00 to 13h30.
A couple of ground rules first:
• Please stick to just ONE question. Lisa’s only available for half an hour and we’d like to help as many ECR Life readers as possible.
• Please refrain from mentioning any product names.
• Please refresh your page regularly to be able to read the updated content.
While Lisa will do her best to assist, given the time constraints, she may not be able to answer all emails. In this event, kindly email your question to life@ecr.co.za and we’ll forward it to Lisa.
Lisa will be back for another live ECR Life session next month. Keep reading ECR Life for details.
Anisa
ECR Life editor
*Lisa Raleigh is best known as the trainer on SA’s The Biggest Loser and is involved in numerous other TV projects. She’s been an exercise specialist for nine years and is the owner of the VO2 Max private gym and the Lisa Raleigh Weight Loss and Wellness clinic. She can be contacted on 031 201 8585.
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Hiya Lisa
Just wanted to saty thank you for all your help. I’m sure those not asking questions benefit from all your advice. Thanks man!
jason
Hi Lisa
My name is Leandre. Im not fat, I just feel like my tummy is getting too big. I can’t go to gym because I have to go home after work clean cook etc. Do u have any advise on what I can do for exercise at home & maybe some eating tips I could follow
Okay all- ready when you are!
Lisa Raleigh
xxx
Hi Jason
Thanks for the compliment and for taking the time!
I love what I do, so it never feels like work!
Lisa x
Hi Lisa
I am 40 years old and weigh 55kg. I do not have a weight problem and eat healthily but i would like to know how to tone my body.
THANKS
Hi Leandre
The best exercises that you can do for your abs is to use the exercise ball. Also cardio is critical when it comes to burning off the body fat! Keep your diet clean too and you should see results in a week or so
Lisa x
Hi Krishni
To tone your body you need to do weight training! Invest in an exercise band or set of light dumbells and start exercise at home a few days a week. Some days focus on the lower body and some days on the upper body. To be honest please see a trainer for a programme beforehand to make sure your technique is correct!
Lisa x
Hi Lisa
What would be the best way to get lactic acid out of your muscles
Hi Lisa
With so many diets and eating plans around I find it difficult to decide what to go with! I was justv reading an article on Mediterranean diet and it looks healthy enough with lots of fruits and vegs. What do you think?
Heya Lisa!!
What’s best to drink during exercise – water or energegy drink?
Hi Jax
Massage and stretching are the best ways to get all the lactic acid out!
Try a deep sports massage and stretch at the end of your workout when your muscles are warm!
Lisa x
Hi Lorraine
I know- very frustrating indeed! The best way is to eat from a tree and not a factory if you had to keep things REALLY simple. Try not to eat more than 2-3 fruits a day as they contain LOTS of natural sugars. Start any new “diet” with a detox and then remember the balance and not to eliminate any food groups!
Lisa x
Hi Pete
It depends on the duration of the workout. If it’s an endurance workout ( over 1 hour 30) then you might need an energy drink. If it’s merely a weight training session then water will do!
Lisa x
Hi Lisa
I’m a ergular at the gym. I exercise 6 days a week, sometimes 7. I eat all the right things but still my weight goes up and down and is never steady, what am I doing wrong?
Lisa, is walking efefctive way to lose weight? My mother is 58 yrs and hates the gym. She prefers to take walks. She’s not very overweight but needs to lose about 5kg?
Hi Lisa M
Chances are you could be overtraining?
A rest day on a Wed and maybe a Sunday could be what you need. Are you varying your training and eating frequently?
Lisa x
Hey Maya
Yes walking is a good way- to make it harder try to walk up a hill! Remember that diet is key!
Lisa x
Thanks Everyone!
Sorry that the ADSL lines have been so slow this week, but next time it should all be sorted.
I will be back either in 2 weeks or next month.
We will let you know.
Yours in health and wellness…
Lisa Raleigh xxx