Every metabolic process that your body goes through releases free radicals.Now these little pests are volatile molecules, that need to attach to something to stabilise themselves, and usually what they attach to is healthy tissue. This starts the inflammatory process, and as more free radicals are released, so they attach to the inflamed area and […]
A calorie is a calorie. It’s a unit of energy. So a Mars Bar may have 280 calories, and so may a handful of brazil nuts. But it is what happens inside that is key! Due to the structure and nature of the calorie (simple for a Mars, complex for nuts) it will require a […]
Summer time has arrived and with the rising temperatures comes warnings about how to stay safe in the sun especially during a workout Many will be inspired to get out of gyms and leisure centres and go outdoors to take advantage of the sunshine when working out. Our motivation to get out and do something […]
So there are three key things that need to be added to your diet to achieve optimal health. Long term sustained fat loss requires your body to be healthy right down to the cellular level. Without healthy clean cells that are clear of toxins, weight loss is never really sustainable. Today’s diets are lacking in […]
A study done recently shows the impact that fat has on insulin levels. In one group subjects had to fast for 84 hours (other than just a saline drip). During this time insulin levels dropped and fat breakdown increased evidenced by the amount of fatty acids in the blood stream. Another group were given an […]
We are so obsessed with low fat everything in this country that we are creating a massive imbalance in the system. Essential fats have huge benefits and eating them in a balanced fashion can promote optimal health and support hormones. Research suggests eating essential fats can help in the prevention of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, […]
Each morning when you wake up set yourself a little goal for the day. So this could be, ‘I am not going to drink any coffee today’; or at the weekend ‘I am resisting a glass of wine until 8pm’; or ‘I will have a dessert but only eat half of it’. A small daily […]
The most simple things can bring the most happiness Let family and friends know how much they mean to you Find ways to make exercise fun and sociable Do random/extra acts of kindness to help others Get outside and enjoy the natural world Spend more time getting to know your neighbours Take time out each […]
There are risk factors that can increase the chances of developing back pain Being overweight – the extra weight puts pressure on the spine and will alter the way you move resulting in an altered posture Pregnancy – as baby grows the mum’s body will adapt the way in which it moves placing extra pressure […]
Genetics will play a large part in how the body responds and performs in exercise. This is largley down to the fact of training for your body type and using it to your advantage. For example, the majority of sprinters are black African/American as they are genetically predisposed to having the fast twitch muscle fibres […]
