Need convincing to look after your bones? Then consider what they do for you on a daily basis! They protect your internal organs and support the muscles of your body. Essentially, our bones are what allow us to do the activities we love, such as dancing, running, walking and generally living our lives. When your …
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Interval training involves varying the intensity of your exercise between high and low in order to burn the most calories. You spend 30-60 seconds exercising at a high intensity level, and then a further 30-60 seconds exercising at a low intensity level. This is repeated for a period of around 20-30 minutes, thus completing one …
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Can cholesterol ever be good? The answer is, it can! Cholesterol is a type of fat-like substance in our blood. Our bodies need a small amount of cholesterol for several important biological processes. When we have too much cholesterol, this fatty, wax-like substance leaves deposits in our arteries. Over time, our arteries slowly get smaller …
Two excuses commonly heard to avoid working out is either “I don’t have the time” or “I’m too tired”. The first one isn’t really valid as everyone can find time to exercise even if it’s going to a walk for 15 minutes. However, the second excuse could be a valid one. And if you are …
When it comes to exercising, many of us are always trying to find the perfect solution to every problem. We don’t like our legs, so we look for the way to fix it. We don’t like our arms, so we look up ways to get the perfect arms. Unfortunately, there’s no clear cut way of …
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There are multiple things we can do to live a healthier life. It’s important to note that what constitutes a healthier lifestyle can mean different things to different people. After all, we each have a different foundation from which we are building. However, no matter your foundation, the end goal is generally the same. Here …
We’ve all experienced it. That feeling of increased hunger after exercise. But is it hunger or something else? Many people fall into the trap of exercising for food. They might eat a piece of cake and then run an extra mile to make up for it. The problem is that the extra mile is probably …
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If you’re trying to slim down, tone up, or just generally stay in good shape, you might be wondering what types of exercise you can do to meet your health and fitness goals. If you enjoy walking, you’re in luck! Walking is the ideal exercise for people of all ages. Not only does it help …
Be wary of any diet which says it’s completely sugar free. Sugar naturally occurs in fruits and vegetables. And it’s really not terrible for you – as a matter of fact some sugar is a necessity in your diet. What you need to eliminate is the added sugars you’ll find in many processed foods today. …
We all suffer from common health issues at some point, and depending on how old we are and the severity of the problem, many of us don’t do anything to prevent it happening again. Here are 9 of the most common health issues and what you can do to take care of them.
