We’ve heard it time and time again: exercise is good for us. And it’s not just good for physical health — research shows that daily physical activity can also boost our mental health. But what actually accounts for the association between exercise and mental health? A new article in Clinical Psychological Science, a journal […]
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why should you eat fruit and vegetables As it’s claimed five daily portions of fruit and veg aren’t enough, here is what the experts say… For many cancer patients, it takes a life-threatening illness to start eating more of the fruit and vegetables that are vital for a long and healthy life. That’s […]
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For many, their dream career is to become a Personal Trainer. As a Personal trainer, you have a very rewarding career as you are helping people achieve the goals they want to achieve to help them in their life with health and fitness. Beginning this journey can be a difficult one as there are many […]
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Inflammation can be good or bad, depending on the situation. On one hand, it’s your body’s natural way of protecting itself when you are injured or sick. It can help your body defend itself from foreign invaders, and can stimulate healing. On the other hand, chronic, sustained inflammation in the body can be harmful. […]
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No time to exercise?! We don’t believe you! Waiting for the computer to load 20 push ups Waiting for the kettle to boil 20 Jump squats Watching the TV adverts 20 Push ups and 20 Jump Squats Unloading the dishwasher Squat to pick up each item Putting the food shopping […]
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Running is a fantastic way to improve your cardiovascular fitness and is the cheapest and easiest way to burn off fat. Firstly, make sure you buy some good running shoes. Secondly, it is a good idea to get someone to check your running posture and technique. Running will increase your heart rate over […]
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Today, our ever-increasingly sedentary lifestyle is causing a ‘down-sizing’ in daily activity and a corresponding ‘up-sizing’ in our body sizes. The idea here is to try to replace a few convenient activities each day with something that will cause us to move more. There are two primary forms of physical activity, and both can help […]
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No matter your goal, there is no better method for burning off fat while increasing fitness than Interval Training
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The right amount of recovery is crucial in your pursuit for results. A lot of people don’t allow themselves enough recovery from the rigors of their training routine. Recovery is quite possibly the most important part of your training plan. From high intensity strength training sessions your muscle fibres can take up to 7 days […]
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