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Not all fats are bad!
You may think eating a lot of fat in your diet is the worst thing you could possibly do! However, there are many different types of fats, each with their own benefits and downsides when consumed. The fats you should try to eat more of like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats which can be found in […]
Effects of smoking on exercise
The most crucial aspect of smoking on your health is that it affects your ability to breathe properly. Your muscles require oxygen to function properly and perform exercise. Inhaling smoke can cause inflammation in the lungs which narrows the airways, allowing less oxygen to travel around the body.
Importance of setting fitness goals
Exercising and just eating whatever and whenever you want is and expecting to achieve your goals is like trying to pass your driving test without any lessons! Establishing specific and achievable goals will make the whole process so much easier and a lot more rewarding at the end of them.
Soda water vs still
Some people may not enjoy the fizzy sensation of soda water. This is because it hits the same tongue receptors that yellow mustard hits! However, there are some benefits to drinking it such as helping with stomach problems like constipation, it can increase feelings of fullness and can even help with swallowing (yes you read […]
12 days of Christmas
Here’s a challenge for you! Over the 12 days of Christmas, set yourself the task of completing 10 repetitions of an exercise the first day, 20 the second and all the way up to 120 reps on the last day. Good luck!
Calorie filled Christmas
On average, Christmas dinners can top almost 1,000 calories so you’d better be prepared to work it off the following few days!
Try a nut roast!
Why not give a nut roast packed with lentils, chestnut mushrooms and cheese. A perfect compliment to the traditional trimmings. Nut roasts can also help your heart health and aid slimming down too!
Mince Pies!
Mince pie season is coming, and although they’re supposedly chocked full fruit, they’re equally packed with sugar. So enjoy them in moderation! Each mince pie can contain nearly 500 calories.
You might walk more than you think
According to research, postmen can walk 8 miles each day, janitors walk more than 5, waiters walk 4 and secretaries walk just 1.7.