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Your trips could be cancelled, that event that you dieted so long for may not be going ahead. What's the point? Might as well grab the ice cream sit back and watch Netflix right ? WRONG! Here's why you need to keep it up. Exercise Movement can flush bacteria out of the lungs and airways. This reduces the chance of getting sick. Exercise actually causes change in antibodies and white blood cells. They circulate much faster around the body which means they can detect illnesses more quickly. While you exercise there is also a quick rise in your body temperature which can help the body fight off infection better. Another great advantage of exercise is that it slows down the release of stress hormones. This can reduce the chances of getting sick as well as releasing stress that we are all feeling in these uncertain times Your exercise routine should consist of a balance between resistance and cardio with some stretching for recovery. Get fresh air and sun There are studies that show that fresh air is a natural disinfectant. Your also less likely to get sick while you are stuck in a room with a bunch of people. Think about that guy coughing next to you on the train and you've got nowhere to run. While the fresh air can kill viruses and other harmful germs. Equally sunlight is germicidal and can also kill viruses. A great way to get outside in the open is to go for a run or attend one of the outdoor group sessions we are running. We are also keeping all windows open so the air can flow more freely. Eat healthy A diet high in fruits and vegetable supports a healthy immune system. This should kind of be obvious to you right now. But did you know that eating "bad" foods containing refined sugars can actually weaken your immune system and put you at risk of getting sick? Refined sugars can reduce how white blood cells perform and increase inflammatory markers. Some viruses can actually thrive on sugar so the consumption of it will help keep it going. Your immune system can also be weakened by smoking and alcohol. Drink water There are so many benefits of water that we could write an entire article purely on the topic. Now I couldn't find any proof of what they said about how water pushes the corona virus to the stomach and kills it. But it's a logical habit to have either way. It will stop you from eating when you are not hungry and you'll be feeling better. Every 20kg you weigh drink 1L of water. If you think that's too much water than I would recommend dropping body weight You worked so hard don't waist it ! Going backwards now would not be ideal coming into winter. People who are overweight or obese have fewer white blood cells with a reduced capability to fight infection. The cold and flu season still has to come this winter. Not to mention the fact that when all of this is over there will be two types of people this summer coming. People who took action and achieved what they said, and people who used another excuse to not achieve it. Who will YOU be ?

Many of us can sit for prolonged periods of time at work or at home. Here's 5 things that CAN HAPPEN to our body if we sit for too long! The best way to prevent these is to move more!

Sarah has a 4 year old and an 18 month old

At one point in our lives, nearly all of us will have difficulties sleeping. But with a couple of simple guidelines, we can have a better sleep tonight.

I can't tell you how many days in a week I hear from our clients 'it must be old age', like they are prescribing themselves with a condition or untreatable disease that only they can understand themselves.

So, you have decided to finally focus on yourself and implement some healthy habits by joining the local fitness centre.  Congratulations!  The hardest and biggest step is often just walking through the doors and admitting you want some help.  Gyms, studios and clubs often seem intimidating to someone with little to no training experience as they feel inadequate or out of their comfort zone in a room full of strong, fit bodies.  The reality couldn't be farther from the truth, most gym goers are just the average person trying to implement some healthy habits and feel a bit better about themselves, so put to rest the negative self talk and take the plunge!  Now that you are ready to start your journey, let's go through some tips to ensure it's a positive, safe and long experience for you.

Starting Your Fitness Journey: How to start (and keep a healthy lifestyle)

I suspect that if you talk to anyone about managing their weight, the majority of people would have been the victim of a never ending cycle of yo-yo diets. Maybe it's a term that you've heard but never really understood, or maybe you are one of those lucky people that has never been a victim.

Nesquik milkshake mix, white rice, chocolate blocks, fruit cups, Yoplait yoghurts, couscous, fruits, pasta, juice boxes, are all on the cards as Kyle indulges a high carbohydrate diet in the name of science.