It has been scientifically proven that negative thoughts predispose your body to illness. Negativity in any form affects your energy levels; complaining, moaning, making excuses… all mental movies we tell ourselves to think we’re right. There is a lot of negativity these days; in the media, in society, probably at work and in your family […]
Lack of motivation is so common among busy professionals. Rushing to meet deadlines, keeping your manager happy, fitting in your work trips.. these are activities that we prioritise over anything else. Our paycheck depends on them, after all we need the money to buy food, clothes, pay the rent or mortgage and look after our […]
Travelling for work is the norm in many professions. If you work in Consultancy, Sales, or the Aviation industry chances are you are always on the go. It’s also used as an excuse not to train or eat healthy. That’s why I’m a big fan of having a good selection of workouts that does not […]
I see it all the time, people in the train having crisps, coke and a sandwich for dinner after a day’s work. Some people’s jobs require constant travelling, which makes difficult to keep good eating habits. I understand this, I’m in the same position. Planning beforehand is the key, I personally like to include the […]
As I’ve read somewhere “there is a good reason as to why mothers go crazy running after their kids to eat the green veggies”. It is later in our lives that we actually get hold of the true essence of the health benefits that these vegetables provide. Sadly, for many of us, the damage is […]
In every company I’ve worked for I encountered far too many people whose health seems ruined by the age of 40. “I’m too old” (really??? at 40-50??), “I’m too busy”.. are some of the most commonly heard excuses. I understand that being busy at work, working overtime, taking care of the kids… fills up one’s […]
If you work in an office, the chances are you’re spending a minimum of 40 hours a week sitting down. Think about it; You might drive to work, sit at your desk for at least 6 hours, drive home, and sit down to watch TV or read a book. Regardless of how overlooked are the […]
Do you sit for 4 or more hours a day? If the answer is yes, then keep reading! Prolonged sitting causes your hip flexors to get tight. Then, when you go to stand, it pulls on your lumbar spine, which leads to a multitude of lower back problems. Understanding a bit about your hip flexors: […]
The human body is fascinating. How the neuromuscular system works perfectly coordinated, the ample range of movements we´re capable to perform, how your sympathetic system triggers the fight-or-flight response, and the para-sympathetic regulating unconscious actions…⠀ ⠀ The cardiovascular system supplying your entire body with oxygen and nutrients rich blood, and eliminating CO2. Muscles adapting to […]
How often has fear of others’ opinion stopped you from doing something different? Our social context shapes up how do we see ourselves. Friends, family, colleagues, neighbours… condition our thinking on who and how we are, or what can/cannot achieve. Most people end up living up to others’ expectations, not achieving what they really want, […]
