There are many reasons why you should use a fitness tracker. It is very useful to keep an eye on various parameters, such as the number of steps, your heart rate and your calories burned. But have you ever looked at your VO2MAX score? This could be your secret weapon to reach…
Many people hate doing sit-ups. They feel like they don’t really get any better at it. And if you don’t see any results, that can be quite discouraging. Do you also have trouble pushing yourself to get started with abdominal exercises? Then there is a good chance that you are not performing…
Sports outside. With this weather perhaps not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of sports or exercise, but it has many advantages. Maybe we can persuade you to trade in your room or gym for the fresh air after reading the benefits. In any case, we are! …
Depending on how old you are, you may have noticed that certain physical activities that used to be very easy for you now require a little more effort. The reason for this may be related to something called sarcopenia, or age-related loss of muscle mass. According to a recent study from Harvard…
Stretching every day offers far more benefits than just the ability to touch your toes. It doesn’t just affect the muscles you target during the exercises; if you loosen one part of your body, other parts often loosen as well. For example, doing exercises that improve flexibility in your shoulders can also…
Whether you start exercising for the first time or want to pick up again after a long time. We all need the motivation to keep going. With some this is easier than with others and that is why we have made a list with all the tips that have helped us to…
I came across this carrot cake a while ago and it is still 1 of my favorites. Delicious and yet reasonably responsible, who wouldn’t want that. Well I certainly do and that is why I would like to share this with you! What do you need? This cake consists of 3 parts: the…
Women in particular often suffer from an iron deficiency. The most common causes of this are heavy periods and too little iron in your diet. Unless you start looking for (alternative) contraceptive methods that reduce or completely eliminate your monthly bleeding, you have little control over the first cause. The second is about…
One of the most “rules” you read when it comes to losing weight from a healthy weight is “don’t eat after x hours”. Of course, there’s something in that, because eating a big meal right before going to bed can lead to a feeling, heartburn and digestive problems. But what if you experience…
Knee injuries are one of the most common injuries in runners. That is not so surprising; if you run yourself, you know how much impact your knees will have to endure. However, there is something you can do to avoid running knee injuries (other than getting the right running shoes). You have to…
