Benefits of exercise for children

Benefits of exercise for children

There is strong evidence which shows exercise is an important key to reducing our risk of major illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Research also shows that regular physical activity can boost our self-esteem, mood, and sleep quality, making...
Walking for Wellbeing

Walking for Wellbeing

Not only is walking good for your physical and mental health, but it’s also free, easy, and convenient too. It can also be a great way to explore your local area and is better for the environment than driving or taking public transport. Here health benefits of walking...
Alcohol and exercise

Alcohol and exercise

Yes. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a casual exerciser, are in the gym every day, or compete in regular matches or events, anyone who cares about playing sport or keeping fit needs to understand the effects alcohol can have on their performance. Not having a...
Walking for Wellbeing

What is NEAT exercise?

WHAT IS NEAT? NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis and while it sounds complicated, it simply refers to the energy used to carry out any daily activity that isn’t formal exercise (e.g., running or resistance training) or sleeping. NEAT exercise’ can...
How bad is it to do the same workout every day?

How bad is it to do the same workout every day?

Routine is our comfort zone. Most of us set an alarm for the same time every day (and with the same tune), eat the same breakfast and take the same route to and from work. What’s more, a lot of us even do the same thing every time we exercise. Doing the same exact...
TDEE – Total Daily Energy Expenditure

TDEE – Total Daily Energy Expenditure

If you feel like you are sitting more and moving less, you may be looking for simple ways to burn more energy. Fortunately, there are a few ways to boost your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and not all of them require a workout. Simply moving around more,...