exercise

The thing with diabetes is that it's so manageable that people misconstrue it as benign, people think that because diabetics can take certain steps to make their lives and their condition easier all around they're not suffering from a…

Toning exercises are great for conditioning your muscles and improving your strength. Many people don’t realise that these exercises can also raise your metabolism by building muscle, so you could even burn more energy. There are also…

If you’re planning on working out, stretching is vital - it prepares your body for exercise and improves flexibility. Your muscles will feel relaxed and warmed-up once you’ve stretched properly, and this will help you to avoid any injuries.…

There’s more to working out than simply working hard - there are certain factors that many people overlook that could lead to a less than effective exercise regime. When you’re attempting to get in shape, there are four fitness factors you…

Aerobic vs. Anaerobic for Fat Loss Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). EPOC, or after burn, represents the oxygen consumption the body uses to return to its pre-exercise state. You've probably heard people at the gym…

Poor eating and exercise habits could be the game-changer in the fight against heart disease and stroke deaths, according to the American Heart Association's "Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update 2013," published in the American…

Too many weight loss articles focus on diet OR exercise for ways to look good – but not this one! For a flat tummy, and your overall wellbeing, you need to combine several elements and, luckily, you can find them all here. 1.…

No matter what your reason is for exercising, be it for weight loss or to improve your fitness levels, exercising early in the morning is considered to be more beneficial. Performing your regime in the morning not only boosts your…

You might think that weights are in indispensable part of a weight loss and fitness regime, but the truth is that you don’t need weights to improve your physical wellness and wellbeing. Workouts can include all different kinds of exercises…

One of the most beneficial exercises to perform is weight training. For many, attending the gym is a way of building endurance, stamina and, most of all, motivation which is carried through the rest of your lifestyle as well as in gym…

There’s a big business in sexual health boosters these days, especially when it comes to male enhancement drugs. There are so many rumours circulating about what can make you work better, feel better and appear longer and thicker, that…

There are various reasons for hot flashes and cold chills, ranging from problems with your wellness and wellbeing in a medical sense, to menopause to anxiety attacks and having a high temperature. Diabetes, too, can cause hot, sweaty…

Keeping an active lifestyle is important at any age. However, there are some exercises that are a little too hard on seniors or people with compromised health. Low impact exercises are a great way to stay fit without putting too much…

Many daily household activities could actually be as good for helping you lose weight as a regular fitness routine, according to a recent study. This looked into the effects of normal household chores such as gardening and home repairs on…

When you’re in your 30s, it’s easy to put off exercise and good nutrition. You probably put off visiting the doctor until there’s actually a problem with your wellbeing, such as the occasional cold or injury, but not for discussing…

Obesity is a global health challenge, with approximately one-third of adults affected. It increases the risk of health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Many of the health problems linked to obesity are a result of…

By Jasmin Waldmann If you have had a normal delivery you should start directly with pelvic floor exercises, while lying in the hospital bed. These are Kegel exercises. Usually a physiotherapist will come and teach you how to do them.…

Exercise enthusiasts often wonder whether it's better to eat or fast before a workout. A study, published in the ‘American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism’, has investigated the effects of eating versus fasting on gene…

Ever wondered why children never seem to get tired as they move from one hectic physical activity to another during a day? New research published in the open-access journal ‘Frontiers in Physiology’ says that this is because children not…

By Jasmin Waldmann It can sometimes be tough to stay in your fitness regime while travelling. Despite all your good intentions, it’s just not possible. The body experiences both mental and physical stress while travelling. Travel,…

Romantic partners can be a strong influence on individuals’ weight loss efforts and progress. New research aims to find out if working together is the key to weight loss.  In a study published online in the journal ‘Health Communication’,…

Participating in yoga and mindfulness activities at school helps third-graders exhibiting anxiety improve their wellbeing and emotional health, says a new Tulane University study published in the journal ‘Psychology Research and Behavior…

By Jasmin Waldmann I’m sometimes asked what can be done to tackle the problem of rising obesity in children. Parents also want to know when is the earliest that children can start working out. All healthy children should move and indulge…

Find out the truth behind 15 common fitness and exercise myths so you can be a well-informed workout buff. Myth: You shouldn’t work out on an empty stomach. Fact: According to the British Journal of Nutrition, your body burns more fat if…

Having protein regularly throughout the day (protein-pacing) combined with a multi-dimensional exercise regimen improves fitness among the fittest, say exercise scientists from Skidmore College, USA. The exercise regimen has to include…

By Jasmin Waldmann Physical exercises are very beneficial in many different ways; this is common knowledge. But not many realise that they do far more than affect just the physical body; they influence the mind significantly too. When…

For years, scientists have studied the effects of different types of exercise on the human body, but never before at the level of molecular precision, says new research.  Exercise in the future could be customised for people based on…

Are you afraid to exercise, in case it makes you hungry, so you eat more? Although it’s logical to assume that exercise stimulates appetite, this doesn’t seem to be the case. In fact, when you exercise with high intensity, your appetite may…

Pain is often a consequence of illness, injury or intense physical exercises. A lot of adults suffer chronic pain and feel constrained by it. There are several options to help manage this. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Human…

By Jasmin Waldmann Once you’re over 40, it’s a lot easier to gain a few pounds than it is to drop them. I’m often asked about the best ways to improve your metabolism after 40. As the body and mind are programmed to survive, it stores…