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Energy
Author: Carole McAlister
02/04/09
Diabetes affects more than 2 million people in the UK. Type 2 diabetes accounts for over 90% of cases. The numbers affected are only going to increase. One of the main concerns about developing diabetes is that you are likely to have a shortened life expectancy by as much as 5-10 years, mainly due to cardiovascular disease (heart attacks, strokes). Other complications of diabetes are eye disease, kidney failure and effects on the nervous system. Being overweight is a major risk factor for ...
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Energy
Author: Alba Feely
16/02/09
Can working out in the morning burn more calories? I personally love working out in the morning, yes I know to some of you this may be madness but my reasons for choosing this time are because It really sets me up for the day after my morning workout I feel ready for anything!! By exercising in the morning it means it’s done. I’m not very good at waiting until the evening to workout as I’m too eager and want to do it first thing. But more importantly it stops anything coming up durin...
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Energy
Author: Alba Feely
04/02/09
Reasons to convince you: Health Benefits Exercising can add years to your life. Studies in America have gone as far as to suggest that for every hour of exercise, an extra two hours can be added to your life. Regular exercise improves your heart and lungs. Increases your metabolism Aesthetic Benefits Helps you to lose weight and look good Give you radiant skin Emotional Benefits Gives you a more positive outlook on life Increase confidence and self-esteem Makes you feel younger...
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Energy
Author: Alba Feely
03/02/09
When you're starting an exercise regime always start off at an easy pace and build up – if you try to do too much too soon it wont make you feel good or you may even injure yourself and that could put you off or set you back. ...
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Energy
Author: Alba Feely
03/02/09
If you want to get into running and dont know where to start, here's an easy way to do it. Start off by going out for about 30 mins, after warming up with a brisk walk for about 10 minutes, walk for 2 mins then jog for 30 seconds. Repeat this till your time is up. Next time try jogging for 45 seconds then back to your walk. You’ll be running for the whole time you're out before you know it and will feel so energised when you finish. Dont forget to cooldown at the end by doing an easy walk ...
