Don’t quit
Burpees – The overall exercise
The burpee works nearly every muscle in the body as the motion of completing it is a mixture of a squat, a push up and a jump, then repeating this. Because of these movements it works your legs and core during the thrusts and your arms for the push up.
Why do we need iron?
Iron is an essential mineral that helps carry oxygen to the muscles in your body via haemoglobin. If your body doesn’t receive enough iron then it cannot produce the haemoglobin needed to carry oxygen rich blood around the body, allowing you to perform inefficiently.
Jog in the morning, don’t lift!
Research from Brunel University suggests that heavy training sessions in the morning can hinder your immune system and increase the risk of infection in athletes. However, morning running or jogging which is a gentler form of exercise is more beneficial.
Your body will take care of you
How much water should you drink in a day?
Based on research from The Institute of Medicine, they suggest that a man should consume about 3 litres a day and women around 2 litres. However you should not wait until you get thirsty to drink as that is a sign of dehydration. Also, the more you exercise the more you need to drink water […]
Take the stairs!
Walking up and down a flight of stairs burns between 2.5 – 5 calories, so forget the elevator!
Exercise boosts brain power
Not only is regular exercise good for developing your body physically, but it can also help improve your brain function too!
Snack of the day! Banana and peanut butter
Bananas are packed full of good stuff! Their quick use energy source is matched only by their nutrient and mineral value with potassium, magnesium and fibre. Peanut butter is very high in protein, it can lower cholesterol and even lower the risk of developing diabetes.