Tips of the month

Here you can find new Tips every month relating to the topics of exercise, health, and nutrition. We also include tips to a healthy and happy well being. There is even more info and tips on our Facebook page.

Please do not drive yourself crazy regarding primary test results or by comparing your results to any kind of averages. Use your starting numbers as a reference point so that you can track your own progress and improvement. Your beginning results are the best reference point by which you should go by to monitor the progress that you are or are not making.

You will be well on your way to losing weight if you increase the amount of physical activity and reduce the amount of calories you consume. Burning 1500 calories a week, so approximately 200 calories a week is the optimal amount to successful weight loss.

You should definitely not exercise on an empty stomach or hungry. Your body will only be able to perfom well during the circle workout if you have given it enough "energy" that it can use. Therefore it is good to eat carbohydrates such as full grain bread, pasta, or potatoes which will provide your body with the fuel that it needs.

If you want to lose or maintain your weight there is one main principle that you should never forget: if your calorie intake equals your calorie output (how many calories your body burns in a day) then you will maintain your weight. If you consume more calories that you burn then you will gain weight.

Regular exercise that trains your muscles is the perfect recipe for staying young and fit as the years go by. With a larger muscle mass you ensure that your body will automatically burn more calories.

There are always tricks that you can keep in mind to overcome the couch potato that is in you. Just remember that the time it takes you to complete your workout is pretty short compared to the long term rewards you will reap from leading a healthy and active lifestyle.

When you increase your physical activity level this will lead to improved health which will consequently lead to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of suffering from arteriosclerosis.

By increasing muscle mass and reduce the fat percentage in your body you automatically lessen teh chances of suffering from cardiovascular diseases. Strong muscles protect your back as well as joints, thus making the body overall stronger.

Exercise is good fort he body and mind. Intense back pains are often a reflection of a high stress level in your daily life. In such instances it is recommended to do medium intense sports because too intense physical activity actually has the opposite effect on the body.

Tips of the month

Test results

The secret to being slim: higher output and smaller input

Exercise and Food

Balancing your calorie intake

Regular exercise

Overcome the couch potato in You!

High Blood Pressure

Risk of cardiovascular diseases

Good for the Body and Mind