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Do you find yourself struggling to achieve your weekly cardio minutes? Most people find themselves falling short or not being able to 'fit in the time' in regard to reaching their required cardio minutes per week. Some simple tips can include:

The answer is absolutely! The benefits of a progressive structured weights program are quite impressive. Research suggests resistance training can reduce the chances of developing osteoporosis, Sarcopenia, type 2 diabetes and depression. The added benefits of hypertrophy and increased bone density are essential for the older population. Adaptations within the neural system also occur. The ability to generate force quickly and react to a fall can hugely benefit an older person. The body adapts to its environment, thus training in a powerful explosive way will translate to power adaptations such as: faster rate of force development, quicker reaction time, improved co-ordination.

What is your relationship with food? Is it an emotional comfort? Is it matter of habit? Do you eat fast and multitask while eating? or do you plan and look forward to your set meals for the day? All of these questions are important in understanding the complexities of a person's interaction with food. Taking control of your eating habits is a key factor in controlling what you would like to physically achieve i.e. muscle gain, fat Loss. I believe becoming aware of our strengths and or weaknesses is paramount to improving not only our knowledge of nutrition, but our mental health also. 

The lining of our gut absorbs and transports nutrients across the intestinal wall. The gut's permeability allows nutrients to cross into the blood stream but stops larger molecules, such as proteins and microbes from entering. The gut lining is also where the most number of immune cells are produced. If the gut lining is not healthy, our immune system is directly compromised. The gut lining can also become leaky, allowing unwanted molecules to pass into the blood stream. As these large molecules enter our blood stream, our immune system responds via inflammation which leads to further health complications. That being said, here are 4 top foods to improve your gut health:

One of the most common reasons people don't do as much exercise as they should is because they say they don't have the time, and let's face it.

It is that time of year again. it's time to put pen to paper and think about your goals for 2019. However, according to U.S News, about 80% of people do not achieve their new year's resolutions. So here are our top 5 tips to accomplish the goals you are now outlining;

The Importance of Exercise on Bone Health

 Carbohydrates, the most misunderstood macronutrient, is not bad for you, nor is it the nutrient that is causing you to be overweight. They are foods such as fruits, vegetables, sugars, legumes, beans, breads, rice, pasta and if you haven't already noticed, it's in almost all packaged foods. This is perfect as it is your body's ideal source of energy, as it is the most easily broken down into usable energy and is essential for health and performance physically and mentally.

Stretching in its board term basically means manipulating your muscles and joints through movements.