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Setting goals, Staying motivated

April 8, 2019

Fitness challenges: What you need to know

Fitness challenges are a really good way to help you stay motivated with your exercise regime and ensure you’re moving forward. They are great for boosting your confidence and reinforcing the feel-good factor associated with getting active. It’s important to go about setting yourself a challenge in the correct manner, however, otherwise you will not get all of the benefits you should. Be realistic The first thing to consider is whether a challenge is actually achievable, because ther...
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Exercise tips

April 1, 2019

Dealing with post-workout pain

Exercise is supposed to make you feel better and in the long-term it should, but even when you’re doing your body good it can feel painful at first. That’s because the process of developing your muscles involves them breaking down and subsequently rebuilding. The first thing to do is determine whether the pain is normal or something you should worry about. If it is excruciating, is stopping you from moving and lasts a long time, then it’s important not to ignore it. Continuing to exe...
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Sleeping better

March 27, 2019

How meditation helps you to relax and sleep better

For many of us, caring for our bodies can be extremely challenging. Life often throws at us physical and mental stressors that can keep us lying awake at night and unable to settle down. If you find yourself in this position, then we recommend that you consider trying meditation. Not sure if meditation is suited to you? Here are some reasons why it’s 100% what you need. 1. Choose something to focus on Meditation is great as it allows you to find something to focus on. W...
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Sleeping better

March 22, 2019

Sugar Cravings Holding You Back? You Might Need Sleep

The choice to eat nutritious foods and build a healthy lifestyle requires a daily commitment. Even though you have your goal in sight, it doesn't mean it's always easy. In fact, just when you've decided you're going to change, that donut or cookie might be more tempting than ever. More could be at work than a lack of willpower. If you're not getting enough sleep, your body’s natural response to sleep deprivation could be getting in the way of your goals. Lack of Sleep Changes You...
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Exercises to try out, Staying fit at work

March 1, 2019

Simple exercises that you can do in your office to ease back pain

Back pain affects people of all shapes, sizes, and professions. In fact, research shows that back pain, especially low back pain, affects over 80% of adults at some point in their lives. And approximately half of adults who experience back pain will experiences it more than once. Causes for back pain There isn’t one clear cause for back pain. In a study published in the Journal of Craniovertebral Junction & Spine, researchers did find some commonalities with back pain. After...
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Improving wellbeing

January 25, 2019

Boosting your immune system this winter

Christmas and the festive season can take a toll on your health; with parties galore, food and drink in excess and just the general cold, wintry weather to contend with, it's unsurprising that many people might be feeling a bit less than their best at this time of year. Fret not though, as while winter can be hard and unforgiving at times, there's no reason to think there aren't a wealth of great ways to boost your immune system and make you feel healthy, even when we are tucking into that...
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Managing weight

January 15, 2019

Staying healthy on a budget

We'd all like to be fit and healthy, but there are often barriers to this. Sometimes we don't have the energy, or maybe you're dealing with an injury that prevents you from exercising. However, often the main obstacle in the way of your health is the amount of money you can afford to spend on it. Celebrities with perfect bodies can usually afford home gyms and personal trainers to keep them fit, and they have plenty of leisure time to spend exercising. Meanwhile, if you research nutritious...
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Managing weight

January 11, 2019

Losing the Christmas weight: Our top strategies

Most people will have gone through the holiday period without worrying too much about their health or their diet. It's a time for indulging in rich food, sweets and often a fair amount of alcohol, while generally not exercising too much. After all this rest and relaxation, you might well have gained a bit of weight. This is understandable, and very common. However, now January has arrived, you might be aiming to lose some - or all - of the extra weight you've put on. Here at dacadoo, we're...
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Managing stress

January 7, 2019

Easing yourself back into work after Christmas

The holiday period is often an opportunity to take some time off work to focus on Christmas, New Year's Eve and spending time with family and friends. However, all good things must come to an end, and you'll have to come back to work after it's over. We're into 2019 now, and many of us are feeling the strain already. You might have heard of the 'January blues', which refers to the feeling of sadness many people experience after the fun of the holidays is over. This is often over-exaggerate...
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Exercises to try out

December 31, 2018

Have you tried these leg exercises?

Anyone who works out regularly will know that you should never skip leg day. The times when wannabe bodybuilders would focus entirely on their biceps and six-packs, neglecting some of the most important parts of the body, are long-gone. A good workout schedule will focus on every muscle group, including the legs. However, despite making up approximately half of your body, chances are you still don't opt for a wide variety of exercises when it comes to your legs. Squats, lunges and deadlift...
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