What is hinger? Physical, Emotional & Psychological
Do you find yourself reaching for a tub of ice-cream or a snack when you have had a bad day? Hunger is a bit more complex than just having your belly growl at you, although that plays a part as well! Physical hunger presents itself as physical feelings of emptiness...
What is EPOC & how can it help identify the best exercise for burning calories?
Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)We all know that our bodies warm up as we exercise, and when we stop exercising our bodies can remain warm for some time before we return to our resting body temperature. During this cool down period your body’s metabolism...
Should you eat five portions of vegetables & fruit every day?
The ‘five-a-day’ campaign was created in the USA in the late 80s and by 2003 had been officially adopted by the UK government. The World Health Organization (WHO) state that 1.7 million deaths worldwide are attributed too low fruit and vegetable consumption. WHO...
Low back pain? Recommendations for Physical activity & sleep
How You Can Be Active When You Have Low Back Pain Most us will experience some form of low back pain (LBP) during our life. There can be many things that cause LBP, however it’s not always clear what the cause of the pain might be and it is also often not dangerous....