Cardio
Walking Vs Biking: What Burns More Calories? – Health Digest
Think about it. If you want to walk, all you have to do is get outdoors and start. At the most, you’d require a decent pair of walking shoes to get you going. There’s a lot more opportunity for it and spaces in which you can adapt and still get your steps in each day. […]
Exercises You Should Do To Strengthen Your Chest – Health Digest
Just like with the pushup variations, changing the positioning of your body during a bench press will slightly change how the exercise targets your muscles. The incline bench press puts a bit more emphasis on the upper pecs and the shoulder muscles. To get started, you’ll need an incline bench. This is typically an adjustable […]
When To Drink Muscle Milk For Maximum Benefits – Health Digest
Depending on your body weight, you’ll need between 10 and 20 grams of protein to help your body recover and rebuild after your workout (via Forbes). Rather than saddle up to a smoothie bar or wait until you get home to your blender, Muscle Milk has ready-to-drink protein shakes that you can stash in your […]
How TikTok’s ‘Silent Walking’ Trend Can Help Your Mental Health – Health Digest
Lalah Delia, a certified spiritual practitioner and author of the mindfulness book “Vibrate Higher Daily: Live Your Power,” told Today that silent walking isn’t a new concept. “Zen Buddhist monks have long practiced silent walking under a different name which they call “walking meditation,’” explained Delia. Even before this trend came along, proponents of mindfulness have often […]
Why Your Pee Has A Dark Color After Intense Exercise – Health Digest
Exercise-induced hematuria is usually short-lived and not cause for concern. Experts at the Urology Care Foundation explain that the condition is characterized by blood that has made its way into one’s urine, which may make pee appear darker in color. It’s often seen in people who engage in intense physical activity, such as athletes who run […]
HIIT or Quit? Why the well-known HIIT workout is falling out of favour
HIIT or Quit? Why High Intensity Exercise aka a HIIT Workout is falling out of favour according to Ryan Atkin Founder and Head Coach at Real World Results HIIT, or High-Intensity Interval Training, has been a popular form of exercise for many years, with a lot of misinterpretation. A lot of people assume a HIIT […]
Artificial intelligence – women are becoming AI tech savvy when it comes to their health
Women are turning to artificial intelligence to check their symptoms. Here’s why they are becoming AI tech savvy when it comes to their health Women in the UK are turning to AI (artificial intelligence) symptom checkers to manage their health — but they still want real-life doctors to be involved as well, a new survey […]
Lower Your Risk Of Surgery Complications With This Specific Exercise – Health Digest
After surgery, your body needs a significant amount of oxygen in order for your tissues to heal and to help reduce inflammation. You’re at a higher risk for complications after your surgery if your body doesn’t have this oxygen capacity. Because HIIT requires your body to work at 80% of your maximum heart rate for […]
London Marathon inspired? 8 top tips to get into running
Training for the London marathon (Sunday 23rd April) is well underway. If you’re feeling inspired to get into running, Personal Trainer and Fitness Specialist Emma Bord shares her top 8 tips There is no doubt that running can have a hugely positive effect on both mental and physical health, increasing fitness levels, reducing stress levels, […]
How Your Workout Routine Could Be Impacting Your Poop – Health Digest
Gastroenterologists tell The Healthy that exercise stimulates hormones in your body. In particular, the vasoactive intestinal peptide stimulates movement in your gut. Adrenaline and the peptide hormone gastrin also get things going in your digestive system. If you’re doing a race, your nerves could also give these hormones a boost. Exercise also shifts your blood […]