Usually, most of us will have an “appetite”, the desire to eat! Eating is an essential part of life, eating provides us with the energy and nutrients our body needs to stay fit and healthy. However, losing your appetite can sometimes mean that there is another reason behind it. In many cases, this may be related to medical or psychological causes. In this article, we’ll cover reasons why you may have had a loss of appetite, what you can do to help and when you should seek professional advice. What...
23 Nov 2022 • 2 min read Hormones have a huge influence on our health and wellbeing, but there are ways you can manage them, naturally. Hormones are chemical messengers that help regulate different processes in the body. From feeling hungry to when it’s time to sleep, we need hormones to keep our bodies on track. But what happens when your hormones are out of balance? Discover seven natural ways to help prevent the hormonal see-saw. What are hormones? Your hormones include adrenaline, insulin and cortisol and the thyroid hormones,...
If you struggle with muscular pain during your workout, it might be time to switch up your warm-up routine. Here, we’ll talk about dynamic stretching and how it can help you with your workout. What is dynamic stretching? Dynamic stretching is the use of movement to warm up specific muscles, getting them pumped and ready for exercise. It’s different from normal static stretching as it takes movements like squats and lunges and transforms them into stretches.1 Over recent years, dynamic stretching may have overtaken static stretching as it can prepare...
Calories smalories, we all consume them and some of us are more conscious of them than others, but how do you actually go about counting them? Have you had a go, but aren’t sure if you’re doing it right? Or maybe you’re just not sure where to start with the whole calories per day counting thing? Either way, this article’s here to set the record straight about counting calories, providing you with practical, easy-to-follow advice that’s designed to put any queries you may have had about calories to bed, once...
Those who practice yoga love to talk about its supposed benefits, but what does the science say? Is yoga a type of natural stress relief? Read on for more information about yoga and stress. What is yoga? Yoga is a form of exercise which has been taught in Asia for thousands of years.1 It involves getting into and holding a wide variety of different poses, or asanas, which are designed to strengthen the body and improve flexibility. Some of these positions are known by their Indian names, while others have been translated...
Spending 15 minutes each morning flowing through some yoga poses can help to improve your flexibility, core strength, and balance – which makes it a great addition to your morning routine.1 Why is yoga in the morning beneficial? Studies have shown that yoga can help improve your physical and mental health, including reducing physical symptoms associated with anxiety.2 Alongside this other studies have shown yoga can switch off your ‘fight-or-flight’ response temporarily, which helps calm your mind.3 How do you get started with a morning yoga routine? Before you begin your...
How often do you spend working away at your desk or sat down generally? Adults reportedly spend more than seven hours a day sitting or lying down, and the older we get, the higher this figure gets (around 10 hours a day or more).1 Why have we mentioned this? Well, sitting down for hours on end can potentially take its toll on our posture and possibly lead to issues with your back muscles.2 What is good posture? If your posture’s good, your body is correctly aligned and being supported by...
Getting fit or fitter can sometimes feel like an insurmountable goal. In fact, the sheer size of it all can often overwhelm you into procrastination mode, or into feeling fed up with the enormity of the task. But have no fear! There are surefire ways to get around this. They involve setting fitness goals that are specific, realistic and achievable, and then breaking them down into monthly, weekly, or even daily actions that will help you get there. Fitness goals are also important because they give you a vision of what is...
No time to get to the gym? Fit exercise around your busiest days with these 8 easy ways to fit exercise into a hectic lifestyle. 10-minute workout before breakfast If you can get up 25 minutes earlier, there's time to have a drink of water, do a 10-minute intense workout, and shower. Choose from hundreds of free videos on social media. Look for interval training, circuits, or a body weight workout. Walk your commute Can you walk at least part of your daily commute? Any extra walking will contribute to...