Aging presents a unique set of challenges, but with the right knowledge and habits, it is possible to embrace the aging process and enjoy a healthy and fulfilling life. As men age a common concern is prostate health. Improving fitness can make the difference to your health.
Breaking Down the Science: Understanding the Fat Burning Zone and Its Impact on Weight Loss
Are you curious about the accuracy of the fat-burning zones on exercise equipment or wonder if the fat calories you burn on your heart rate monitor are accurate? Using fat as a fuel isn’t complicated, but you do need to understand how exercise intensity changes the fuel that you use to keep active.
The Science of Prevention: The Powerful Effects of Exercise on Disease
Exercise is a powerful tool to prevent and manage many chronic conditions. Learn how exercise can change your health and well-being, from heart disease to mental health exercise can make a difference.
Weekend Warrior or 3-Second Workout?
Are you a weekend warrior? Or do you try to exercise regularly? To get the best benefits from your exercise routine, how often should you exercise? Does it matter? The answer to every exercise question is “it depends” including how often should I exercise? New research shows that 3 seconds of exercise has benefits…I am not totally convinced about this, …
Five reasons to skip the ketones for performance
There is a lot of hype in endurance sports about ketones. Do they work and should you take them? You might want to skip the supplements to save money and improve performance. What are ketones? Ketones are produced in your liver when your body breaks down fats. Ketones are used for energy when you don’t have ready access to carbohydrates …
Running keeps the connections strong
Exercise is good for your body and your brain. This should not be a surprise, but even some experts don’t understand the important connection between physical and mental health. By mental health, I mean your brain. A new study highlights the mental benefits of running through middle age. Lifelong exercise shows significant benefits for ageing brains. It may even prevent …
Which comes first, diet or exercise?
This is a question I am asked all the time. When it comes to changing your health, it depends. It depends on one factor only. But before we get to that, let me explain. Clients often come to me because they are tired of feeling tired. Tired of having no energy, being uncomfortable or in pain, and feeling unwell. One …
The Truth About Muscle Loss And How To Prevent It
Muscle loss accelerates as we age, but there are things you can do to slow down this process. A new study highlights the importance of maintaining your muscle to slow ageing. As well as some simple steps that will help you maintain your strength and mobility as you age. Is it true that we lose muscle mass as we age? …
Things that make you go, hmm?
If you are of a certain age, this phrase may remind you of the Arsenio Hall Show, a talk show host in the 90s who would ponder ideas and refer to them as “things that make you go hmmm….” I have been thinking about a few new studies and thinking hmmm a lot recently too. Here are a few of …
5 things to know about sleep and exercise
Sleep is critical for good health, but how does sleep affect your workouts? Here are 5 things to consider when you skimp on sleep or want to work out after a restless night. You need 7-9 hours of sleep to function optimally. Anything less will increase levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, which also leads to an accumulation of belly …