Exercise is not just about getting fitter, stronger and trimmer it can also massively improve your mental health and general well-being. In fact it is that sense of well- being the tends to motivate people to exercise regularly. Regular exercise can make you feel more energetic throughout the day, sleep better at night, have sharper …
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MYTH 1: PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS ARE A MUST FOR BUILDING MUSCLES One of the biggest myths is that eating large amounts of protein equates to big biceps! Strength athletes – or those involved in high-volume, high-intensity training – do have higher protein requirements (1.2-2.0 per kg bodyweight per day) than endurance athletes (1.2-1.8g per kg …
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SQUAT SCIENCE: HOW TO GET MAXIMUM GAIN FROM YOUR SQUATS Engaging all the major core and leg muscles, squats are ideal for lifting overall fitness, maximizing fat burn and building strength. Now, new findings reveal the formula for getting the most from this lower body staple. Read on to discover: Why squats are so …
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WHAT ARE THE 7 FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT PATTERNS The 7 Functional Movement Patterns are patterns which our bodies move naturally, every day. Think about picking up a box from the floor, pushing yourself up off the floor, running while playing a sport or with your children, carrying your child on your hip, tying your shoe laces, …
EXERCISE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE VIGOROUS TO BE BENEFICIAL!!! Walking is free to do and easy to fit into your daily routine. All you need to start walking is a sturdy pair of walking shoes. In fact walking 30 minutes every day can maintain and improve your overall health. Walking is also …
A PHYSICALLY ACTIVE CHILD IS A HEALTHY CHILD It’s a well known fact that physical activity strengthens a child’s muscles and bones, prevents excessive weight gain, and reduces the risk of diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. However, what about the benefits of physical activity on the mental health of a child. Experts say physical …
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If the colder weather and shorter days are causing you to feel the winter blues, you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon this time of the year, to experience fatigue, sadness, difficulty concentrating, and a disruption in your sleep schedule. It’s thought the winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), affects around 2 million people in …
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION Although similar mindfulness can be practiced formally or informally and is about living in the moment , being aware and paying attention to your thoughts and environment around you whereas meditation involves intentionally setting time aside to focus on clearing the mind of all thoughts. There are endless ways …
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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) describes any workout that alternates between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less-intense activity or even complete rest. The total duration of a HIIT session should be about 30-60 minutes in length, including a warm up and cool down . Or you can just add a HITT section in …
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When the word “calorie” is used in nutrition by PTs this is a casual definition of calorie.We are actually referring to kilocalories, which is what you see on nutrition labels on all your food. This is how the two terms are different: -The definition of calorie (cal), or small calorie, is the amount of heat …