Exercises to do at your desk
It is important to keep moving and stay active during the day instead of remaining sedentary. So here are a few exercises you can perform to stay mobile! 1. Stand up from your chair, lunge forward with one leg, stand back up straight and sit down, then stand up again and lunge forward with the […]
Crunches won’t make you skinny!
It’s a common misconception that abdominal crunches are effective for burning stomach fat. It in fact doesn’t burn many calories whatsoever. You’re better off performing exercises that use the transverse plane, engaging your obliques. A great ab exercise for this is a Russian Twist (with or without a dumbbell.)
Weight Gain Over Christmas…….
Over the christmas period the average person will consume an extra 500 calories per day. Theoretically there are about 3,500 calories in one pound of body weight. This means that over the 2 week christmas period the average person will gain 2 pounds of body weight. Although according to the British Dietetic Association, the average person will consume 6,000 […]
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Mountain Climbers……..Add Something New To Your Core.
This is a great exercise as not only does it work a core in a functional, transverse plane but you also are working your shoulders, arms and glutes. Remember: Core tight, Feet wide, Drive your knee across to your opposite elbow, Looking down at the floor (not at the wall in front of you). This […]
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Great Benefits Of Drinking Water With Cucumber
Helps Hydrate You – When you meet your specific water needs you’ll enjoy the benefits of staying hydrated, like maintaining the right body temperature, helping your cardiovascular system, and assisting in the cleansing of toxins. For the best results make sure you are using purified or spring water to avoid the intake of contaminants. Provides Extra […]
Is Bread Bad For You? If So Why?
It has been known for a long time that white bread and refined grains in general aren’t particularly nutritious. Nutritionists and dietitians all around the world have encouraged us to eat whole grains instead. But grains, especially gluten grains like wheat, have been under intense scrutiny in recent years. Many respected health professionals now claim that bread and […]