What boosts your immune system?
The idea of ‘boosting’ your immune system is perhaps not the best way to think of it, as it suggests a short-term fast fix. Rather we should focus on keeping our immune systems in good order by having a healthy balanced diet consisting of whole foods, by ensuring good...
How can you exercise without equipment?
Many of us are isolating at the moment and we don’t all have fancy home gyms and exercise equipment to help us keep fit and in shape. It is possible to use household items such as tins of beans or bottles of water as weights, however you already have all the...
How does exercise help mental health?
Physical activity has been shown to have a positive impact on our mood. With the country in isolation, many of us no longer have the means to do our usual workout. But just because you can’t access your local studio doesn’t mean you can’t stay...
What is high intensity training?
High intensity interval training workouts, or HIIT sessions as they are commonly called, involve short bursts of high intensity exercise followed by a short period of rest or active recovery. They include both aerobic exercise and strength training in the same...