Research suggests regular aerobic exercise can boost the size of the hippocampus, the core of the brain’s learning and memory systems. When you exercise your body releases a lot of good things, including brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is good for the health of brain cells. The idea is that when you exercise you’re much […]
We all know we should eat more fruit and vegetables… but we don’t. The key to solving this lies in convenience: if we make it convenient to eat more of the healthy food and we will. Here are some practical tips: Make them ready-to-eatAfter buying your fruit and vegetables, wash, prep and package them. Buy […]
We’ve long known that when it comes to resistance training it’s fatigue, not load, that generates change within the muscle. We also know that maximising fatigue comes down to manipulating range of movement and repetition speed. New insights now clearly show that pulses are a great way to maximise fatigue when lifting light weights for […]
Food wastage is a global problem of epic proportions – but there are things we can do collectively, and as individuals, to reverse this terrible trend. What can we do to reduce food waste? Buy less, use what you buy, and get creative with your leftovers. Fresh is not always best; frozen food products often […]
Are all carbs bad?Not all carbs are created equal; just as there are good fats and bad fats, there are good carbs and bad carbs. The trick is not to cut carbs completely, but rather to be choosy about the ones you regularly eat. If you want to try going lower-carb then white bread, white […]
Sales of milk alternatives are booming worldwide. Here’s what you need to know about their nutritional value and supposed health benefits. Alternative milks are popular with those who can’t tolerate the lactose in cow’s milk, as well as those who don’t eat animal products. They’re also gaining popularity with mainstream consumers, perhaps due to a […]
1. Wearable Technology: Wearable technology, such as smart watches, fitness trackers and heart monitors, has ranked in the top three trends every year since 2016. This looks set to stay for 2019 too! 2. Group Training: Choosing to work out in groups (where ‘group’ is defined by more than five participants) is highly likely to […]
Your muscles need recovery time to be able to repair, change and function properly before your next training session. Overworked muscles, damaged muscles and muscles that have worked hard will need some kind of downtime, but most of the time a good night’s sleep is all that is required. You can train every day, provided […]
You can’t outrun a bad diet Don’t think that you’ll be able to make up for a bad diet through exercise. Vital nutrients are important for your body to deliver its optimal performance – it’s not always just a case of calories in, calories out. You’ll need to change your diet to reap the full […]
We all know that exercise is good for us so why aren’t we all super-fit already? Because no one can sustain their enthusiasm for exercise forever. Even the best of us can lose our motivation. Our brains are reward driven. We eat a slice of cake and we feel good. There is an instant reward […]