After a long hard week at work, there’s nothing better than being able to relax at the weekend. You can sleep in, treat yourself and enjoy a drink or two. But is your weekend actually draining you of energy for the week ahead? Doing certain things at the weekend almost set you up to fail …
The expression ‘one step at a time’ can be applied to a lot of different things, including getting healthier. Whether you want to tone up, lose weight or just improve your fitness in general, you’ve probably been told to take things one step at a time. The idea is that small changes can all add …
In the midst of this global pandemic, many employees are relegated to working from their homes to help mitigate the spread of the infection. Although this is an ideal situation for many people, it can be difficult for others. For those with an extroverted, outgoing personality, feelings of isolation can quickly begin to creep in. …
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According to recent research, the environment can have a positive effect on stress levels. The sounds, smells, and sights of nature can cheer you up when you’re in a stressful, poor mood, which will ultimately lead to a healthier body. These positive changes in the body’s senses can help increase immunity, ease your nervous system, …
When we think of what it means to be healthy, our minds usually go to exercise and food, but there is another factor that plays a role. Happiness is just as important to your overall health as what you eat and how active you are, meaning that improving your happiness levels could offer a number …
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Cycling can be an incredible way to improve your fitness: it works numerous sets of muscles in your body including your legs, bum and back, as well as improving your overall health. However, in order to make sure you achieve your weight loss or fitness goals, it’s important you take all the right safety precautions …
Whether you have a high-pressure job or simply have a lot going on in your life at the moment, it’s normal to feel as though everything’s on top of you and become a little stressed. If this sounds like you, it’s best to try and not dwell on the negatives and look into the future …
If you’re trying to improve your fitness, tone up, lose weight or build muscle, you probably want to try and exercise as often as possible. After all, working out daily is a big part of achieving your goals, right? While it is important to exercise regularly, it is equally as important to have rest days. …
More and more of us spend the bulk of our day sitting down. As both work and home life become more sedentary, reducing the amount of time spent sitting down takes some conscious effort. But with the health risks of a sedentary life becoming more apparent, it is an effort worth making. Why are we …
The world revolves around computers nowadays, which means more and more jobs involve sitting in front of a screen. We’ve already covered how this can be bad for your heart health, due to the amount of time you spend sitting down. However, it can also deal a surprising amount of damage to your eyes. While …