Good healthy sleep habits which also referred to as good sleep hygiene can make a big difference to improving our physical and mental health. Ensuring we get enough good quality sleep is a very important part of looking after our wellbeing. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the following tips are key to helping you […]
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Food and Mood
We often associate what we eat with our emotions and mood but has a connection been found between what we eat and the influence this has on our mental health? Can changing our diets then improve our mental wellbeing? The scientific research proves to be inconclusive, however, there appears to be a link in […]
10,000 Steps – Fact or Fiction?
While there is no doubt that being sedentary is not good for anybody’s health, what exactly is behind the notion that 10,000 steps a day is the number to aim for? So where did this idea originate? It is believed to date back to the 60s when Japanese walking groups were gaining popularity. One […]
Swim your way to fitness
Swimming is a great form of exercise. Here are some of the many benefits of swimming: Burn calories – Swimming burns calories which can help lose body fat. Depending on individual factors such as body weight, speed and stroke, swimming can burn between 400-800 calories per hour. We should aim to swim around 30 minutes […]
Secrets to a stronger immunity
Winter for some can often mean cold and flu season or generally feeling unwell as our bodies try to fight off the infection. The great news is there are simple things we can do to help boost our immune systems to give them greater fighting power. Vitamin C – this tops the nutrient list when […]
Our top 5 anti-aging exercises:
As we grow older, many of us invest a lot of time, thought and money into slowing down the aging process. If you are searching for an all-natural method that will protect your brain, bones and muscles from the effects of aging, the answer could in fact be as simple as incorporating a balanced exercise […]
Hydration
During the colder winter months, many people struggle to drink as much water as they do during the summer. However, ensuring that we consume enough fluids is just as important when it is cold as when it is warm out. Staying hydrated is essential for our survival but there are also many added health benefits […]
OUR LIVER
Our liver is one of our biggest and most important organs. It works around the clock to remove toxins from our blood and to detoxify all the substances that we ingest daily, such as food, drinks and medication. It also detoxifies the natural substances that we manufacture like our hormones to make them safe for […]
How to set goals and stick to them
As the new year unfolds, let’s take the time to assess how well we’re doing in setting goals and achieving those. Have you managed to stick to the resolutions made last year? Life can get hectic and we often set goals for ourselves that seem like a great idea at the time but prove to be […]
Building a fitness community can be the key to achieving your exercise goals
It’s all about team spirit. The trick to reaching your fitness goals is to build a community around your routine, says Barry’s Bootcamp CEO, Joey Gonzalez. As the head honcho at one of the world’s most grueling – and effective – workout classes, Gonzalez clearly knows a thing or two about honing your muscles. According […]