2017

Training

February 23, 2017 0

Do fitness trackers work? Anecdotal evidence says yes, but the science says no: a study in September last year found that when people were put on a fat-loss regime and instructed to either wear one or not, the people wearing trackers lost less weight than their tracker-free brethren.

Training

February 23, 2017 0

Is being a weekend warrior really healthy?

Until recently, little-and-often was the exercise mantra: lying on the couch all week then going on a bike-riding bender at the weekend, experts believed, couldn’t compare with doing a bit of physical activity every single day. Now that view’s starting to change.

Training

February 23, 2017 0

The best mobility exercise you aren’t doing

Try the Cossack squat. This move, named because it looks like something a traditional Ukrainian shumka dancer might do, is having a popularity spike for several reasons: it’s quick to do, adaptable, builds strength and mobility at the same time and looks cool in a crowded gym (no mat required).

Snacks

February 23, 2017 0

Overnight Oats

Overnight oats, they’re ever increasing in popularity and it is easy to see why. Overnight oats are simply oats left to soak overnight in the fridge. The oats soak up all the liquid and the flavour of the foods you mix with them.

Snacks

February 23, 2017 0

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

After a long training session, it’s really easy to start snacking and one obvious choice is to create some homemade pancakes. Quick to create, you can have them on your plate in under 10 minutes.

Advice

February 23, 2017 0

Saturated Fat – Good or Bad?

Saturated fat has had us running scared for decades, with promises of hardened arteries, high cholesterol and expanding waistlines if we dare to indulge. This message is still alive and kicking, but is it really true?

Nutrition

February 23, 2017 0

Processed Foods

Processed food is everywhere, and it forms the bulk of many diets in the western world – there is a hugely profitable industry designed to persuade you that processed food is delicious and healthy, helping you to stay slim, and save precious time and money that could be spent on more important things.

Advice

February 23, 2017 0

The Benefits of Fermented Foods

Femented foods, enjoyed across the world and throughout history, deliver a range of benefits and are considered to be an effective way to introduce friendly bacteria to the bowel without taking supplements.

Advice

February 23, 2017 0

Counting Calories

Most of us have been raised on the idea that counting calories is the most effective way to lose weight. If you eat more calories than you expend, you will gain weight and vice versa – this is known as the calories in, calories out hypothesis.

Nutrition

February 23, 2017 0

The Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is having a moment in the health world. Once thought of as a bad fat because it contains saturated fatty acids, we now know that the saturated fats in coconut oil are different, and may bring many health benefits. A seriously versatile oil, it can be used both internally and externally for all round health.

Yearly Archives: 2017