Never a nice topic to talk about but one that should not be ignored: CANCER, it’s got to be one of the most feared words today. The likely hood of knowing someone that has not been affected in some way by caner either personally or with a family member or friend, is very slim.
The World [...]
Running ,walking, cycling and other aerobic exercises are good for your health but nothing can replace the benefits of Resistance Training:
Here are 5 Reasons You Should Resistance Training
1 BUILD STRONG BONES – Studies show that strength training increases bone mass and in particular spinal bone mass. This is massive! It’s impossible to maintain good posture [...]
Soy, it’s good for you, right? The truth is there are two sides to the soy debate. On one side the never ending benefits of how amazing soy is and on the other how soy could potentially be harmful.
What’s the complete story? Does it really matter? If there are 2 sides to soy and [...]
Being ill is dreadful, inconvenient and can cause real stress when it stops us from doing the things we need to get on with. Having a strong immune system is key to staying healthy. Our immune system is made up of cells, organs, proteins and tissue, and offers protection against illnesses and viruses. What can [...]
Do you know your BMI? What is BMI?
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It’s simply a measurement of your body fatness based on your height and weight. The formula is:
English BMI Formula
BMI = ( Weight in Pounds / ( Height in inches ) x ( Height in inches ) ) [...]
We all know that exercise is important. We know that it helps us to either lose or maintain weight, increases our energy levels, improves our mood, helps prevent diseases – the list goes on. It’s so important, that the government has gone as far as setting guidelines for exercise.
The government recommends that people exercise five times [...]
Exercise can hep you to improve your mood if you are feeling slightly depressed, stressed and/or suffering from anxiety.
How does exercise help?
Relieves tension
Improves your sleep
Increases your appetite
Gives you a sense of achievement
Increase energy levels
Releases frustrations
Increase social interaction
How often should you exercise?
The World Health Organisation recommends that adults should aim to get at least [...]
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