In the world of weight loss, calorie counting is no stranger. However some people seem to find it easier than others even when they follow the same “rules”. This is often because intake and absorption are two different concepts. While we all have the same parts, the condition of our organs has a large bearing […]
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Our minds are primed for efficiency and have a few tricks that they use to help us work around our limitations. When it comes to our memory, our minds “help” us recreate our experiences by literally filling in the blanks. Like everything in our bodies, our brains have limits on how much information we can
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It is common knowledge that regular walking is important for good health. However just like there are different types of carbohydrates and fats that carry different nutritional value, so too there are different aspects of walking that can increase it’s benefit. The checklist below is an indicator on how much value your current walking routine
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We all know that when traveling anywhere, a detailed map is a great companion to have. The same can be said of your body. The more detailed your body map is, the better your body will understand how to move. Within your brain you have two maps of the body that are important for movement.
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When it comes to strengthening exercises, we need to alter our exercise program as our body adapts to make sure that we continue to get stronger. Of course changing the exercises that we do is an important part of this, however there is an easy trick that is often forgotten that is important to add.
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While there are many obvious health benefits associated with regular exercise such as improving control of blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and maintaining body weight, we often forget one other vital reason to exercise – to prepare our bodies for life and allow us to maximise what we can do. Training for life brings into
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While not everyone aims to be a part of the Olympic games, there is no reason why some of the training principles cannot apply to most people’s exercise approach and program. Mindset The first and most important takeaway from Olympic athletes is their mindset. The mindset of any Olympic athletes is such that they strive
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Hearing loss is something many people accept as being a normal part of the ageing process without any major complications. However research in the past 5 years has showed that there appears to be a link between hearing loss and cognitive decline – particularly in relation to memory. What does the research say? A study
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When we think about our bones, we commonly assume that healthy bones are strong bones. While this is true, the “strength” of our bones really comes from their ability to be flexible. This is a critical factor when it comes to osteoporosis and fracture prevention. The easiest way to understand why flexibility is important is
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Many people instinctively have music on in the background while they exercise. Research shows that music and exercise go hand in hand and that music can in fact boost the already impressive effects of exercise on the body. Music has been shown to be beneficial for many aspects of life. It can have powerful effects
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