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Exercise tips

February 11, 2020

Hydration: why it matters for preventing injuries

H2O is key to keeping our bodies in balance. Even just a 1% change in the amount of water in our bodies can negatively impact our health. How H2O supports your body Water plays a vital role in the physical processes inside our bodies. It’s what regulates our bodies and promotes good physical function. Staying hydrated helps to: Improve circulation, which delivers much-needed nutrients to our cells. Boost muscle function for maximum athletic results. Regulate blood pressure, whi...
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Exercise tips

July 9, 2019

Unexpected benefits of doing exercise

Exercise is not just good for getting fit and losing weight, it offers a number of fringe benefits that should not be discounted. Everyone knows the headline benefits of doing exercise - from staying healthy to keeping trim - but there are a number of other positive side effects you might not have thought about. They may not be the reason why you start a fitness regime, but they’re worth not overlooking. Reduces stress Going for a run probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind...
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Exercise tips

June 10, 2019

What time of day should you exercise?

Morning, lunchtime and afternoon exercise sessions all have their pros and cons, but it’s a good idea to be consistent with your workout times. Fitting exercise into a daily routine can be difficult, but it’s important to take opportunities when they arise. It’s also not just about when you have the time to do that workout, but also how it will make you feel and whether you will be up to it. Everybody is different and has their own preferences in terms of exercise times, but each ...
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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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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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