Everyone knows that we are made up of water. A lot of water. But did you know that 90 percent of our weight comes from the water in our body? That is because, on average, a human adult’s body is made up of about 60 percent water. It would therefore seem that water is quite […]
I used to exercise when I was younger. I can admit that I never really enjoyed most types of exercise and frequently stopped exercising. In my defense, it was often because of some sort of injury. But starting to exercise again was so difficult. Starting to exercise is difficult whatever age you are. But starting […]
You have to eat right to stay health. More importantly, you have to eat right to age healthily. If you do not eat right, your body does not receive the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. You have to eat so it fuels your body. Too much food is not good for you and not […]
Unfortunately, it is a fact of life that as we get older our bones and muscles become gradually weaker. This starts to affect our range of movements and ease of moving. Things we took for granted, about 5 years ago, such as walking, standing for any length of time, and going up and down stairs […]
Aging is inevitable but we can choose how well we age to a great extent. Staying active in your 50s and onwards can make a huge difference to how we age. However, have you left it too late? Is it a good idea to be starting low impact cardio in your 50s? Starting Low Impact […]
People fear aging badly. We all fear not being able to move easily and to enjoy activities. Even if you have not exercised for years, there are some activities you can start in your 50s. Have you thought about starting yoga in your 50s? Is 50 too old to start yoga? There are increasing numbers […]
It seems that today everyone has an affection for junk food. The sales of foods such as hamburgers, pizza, sweets, fizzy pop and salty foods like crisps and french fries are increasing almost daily. This seems to be true for both children and adults; all have a love affair with junk food. However, it’s hard […]
Traditionally, our western diet has been high in meat and animal fats. It is also lacking fruit, vegetables and grains. What this means is that people eating a traditional western diet are vulnerable to heart disease and disease affecting our blood vessels. However, the good news is that it is possible to make a difference […]
Six pack abs are the holy grail in the fitness world. You have worked your butt off to get your six pack, killer abs! But does that mean you are healthy? Of course we have many ways to measure a person’s health. Their outside appearance is just one of them. But should we be measuring […]
Want a happy and healthy life? Physical fitness is a good start. If your body is not in good shape, you are putting yourself at a higher risk of developing many health conditions that can dramatically reduce your quality of life. This is especially true as you get older. You may think you will be […]
Obesity has truly become an epidemic. Thanks to the increasingly sedentary nature of modern, high-tech lifestyles and the prevalence of fast food joints and unhealthy food, the average person has an incredibly poor level of fitness. The good news is that it is never too late to improve your health and fitness and get into […]
If you ask the average person on the street what it takes to be fit, they’ll probably reply that you need to spend a lot of time working out. This however, is not strictly true. While exercise is definitely an important part of overall fitness, it is just one component. In order to maintain a […]
