Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic disorder that causes extreme muscle pain and fatigue all over the body.
Many people suffering from the condition find they struggle to exercise as much as they would like to, or at all.
While the pain and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia may make exercise and daily activities difficult, it is crucial to stay physically active. …
Sticking to a training and nutrition program can come with various obstacles and challenges.
One of the trickiest to negotiate can be dealing with "food pushers".
If you have a specific health and fitness goal, it can be hard to say ānoā to colleagues who bring biscuits to the office, family who bake for you,…
Research shows that mental health and cognition are strongly influenced by the composition of our gut microbiome (essentially the bacteria in your gut).
The communication system between your gut and brain is called the gut-brain axis.
While the precise mechanism of this has not yet been fully explained, research suggests that the gut microbiota generally…
While not everyone is comfortable going into great detail about their bathroom habits and regulation, tools such as the Bristol Stool Chart can be a useful benchmark to help you identify any problems with your gut and digestion.
The Bristol Stool Chart describes the typical composition of different types of stool, based on colour and consistency to identify if your faecal matter is normal…
One of the key components to achieving a successful body transformation is to remove as many of your limiting factors as possible.
These are the obstacles that may come up which could knock you off course.
If you can create a clear and easy path to the end goal, you are far less likely to have trouble getting there.āÆāÆ
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Studies show that asthma rates are rising faster among people who are overweight. For both adults and children, asthma symptoms and asthma attacks are harder to control if you are overweight or obese and they can be more severe.
A 2018 study in theĀ Journal ofĀ PaediatricsĀ found thatĀ obese children had a 26-38% increased risk of developing asthma compared to their…
Stress is the 21st Century condition that afflicts us all to some degree in our lives.
While nobody wants to feel the sharp edge of stress, it is worth remembering that not all types of stress are necessarily bad.
In fact, if we do not have some stress in our day-to-day we would lead unhappy, uneventful…
We have all experienced that feeling of bloating at some point in our lives ā for many people it can be a daily occurrence.
While bloating can be caused by certain underlying health conditions, most instances are harmless.
Even if the causes are benign, feeling bloated can still be an uncomfortable sensation ā but…
Whether you are a complete beginner in the gym or have been training for years, a good personal trainer can be worth their weight in gold for your progress.
Whatever your goal, there are so many benefits that a professional and results-focused personal trainer can provide along your fitness journey.
While some people may see…
If you have had any length of time away from training, your first day back in the gym can be a real shock to the system. ⣠⣠Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is often felt 24-48 hours post-exercise and causes your muscles to feel more sensitive to touch and stiffer than usual. ⣠⣅