The answer is not as simple as you may think. You can plank daily, but the length of time you should hold a plank for can vary from 10 seconds to a minute. Here’s why: Your form matters most. Keeping perfect form is the goal – only do it as long as you can keep […]
Bloating happens to the best of us, and it’s usually nothing to worry about. But it can make you feel super uncomfortable, and chances are you want to get rid of that feeling ASAP. While you can reach for an over-the-counter aid for relief, you’ll likely want to try foods that help with bloating first. […]
Are you thinking about getting a Personal Trainer, but you’re not sure if it’s for you? Do you feel confused as to what they can offer, or are you worried about making sure you find someone who is qualified? The following article from the National Register of Personal Trainers will hopefully help to answer some […]
Aim to spend a few hours each week in a green space, enjoying the sights, sounds and smells. It’s great to just stop, look around, breathe in the smell of the trees and appreciate the pattern of light passing through the leaves. Pausing to notice your environment in this way shifts your focus outwards, makes […]
Spending a few minutes each day practising slow, controlled breathing is a perfect example of something that is simple, quick, and completely life-changing; it can transform your mood and your health, and bring a quiet joy to your day. That’s because just by changing how quickly and deeply you breathe, you can achieve amazing things: […]
Extending your overnight fast is known as time-restricted eating (TRE) and is based on research showing the multiple health benefits from having a slightly later breakfast and an earlier evening meal (and of course, no late night snack!). TRE is a very popular form of intermittent fasting and sometimes also known as 16:8 or 14:10. […]
Being more muscly not only makes you look good, it improves your posture and reduces the risk of developing back pain. Muscles burn calories, even when you are asleep, and they are also essential for keeping you active. One of the best ways to build up your muscles is to do resistance training. Body-weight exercises, […]
One in 20 people reading this will have a gene that increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease 15-fold. This gene, called AP0E4, doubles someone’s risk. And having two copies of this gene, as some people do, increases the risk significantly. However, experts say most carriers are able to ‘out-exercise’ their genetics, meaning that if they […]
It is often said that an apple a day keep the doctor away – but now in-depth research looking at more than 150 studies has shown this might well be true. It concluded that flavan-3-ols, a compound found in high quantities in apples, can improve blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. For maximum benefits, […]
If you’re planning to hit the gym this New Year, try adding raw ginger to your post workout smoothie. It contains gingerol and shogaols, with anti-inflammatory properties. A 2010 study on pain found that 2g of raw ginger reduced exercise-induced muscle pain by up to 25% for 24 hours compared with a placebo.