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 […]
Eat carbs A pre-workout snack can make a difference in your performance. Carbs are a main source of energy and limiting them might not be a good idea if you exercise. Chose wholegrain carbs with a protein, such as wholegrain toast and unrefined peanut butter.
Nuts are obviously a healthy snack choice but activated nuts? They’re a game changer… Activated nuts or seeds have been soaked for a period of time in water and slowly dehydrated at a very low temperature again, to make them shelf-stable. It turns out, this soaking process in water creates a whole family of biochemical […]
Listen to your body We all know how important exercise is, but it’s just as vital to listen to your body when you’re feeling sick. While pushing through a workout after a hard day can sometimes be a great idea, it’s not always the best idea to force your body into exercise.
There’s some promising evidence that suggests a heart-healthy Mediterranean-style diet could cut your risk of developing problems with memory and thinking. The diet is balanced with an emphasis on fruit, vegetables, legumes and fish, with limited consumption of meat, sugar and saturated fat. Try the MIND way of eating. This diet, developed to help brain […]
Mix it up Don’t get stuck in a rut. Your body (and soul!) will eventually rebel and your weight-loss will plateau. Switch around your exercise routine occasionally to keep your body guessing and to ensure that you are targeting all muscle groups.