Research shows around 60% to 85% of people worldwide now have a sedentary lifestyle, and this lack of movement is a leading cause of diseases like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis. Exercise is a vital way to lose excess weight, prevent metabolic disease, improve mental health, as well as reducing all-cause mortality. In this blog, you’ll learn the benefits of exercise, the best type of exercise for weight loss, muscle building, metabolism and longevity, and the best exercises to include in your workouts. You’ll understand how to set an exercise goal to help you feel more motivated, so you can get fitter quicker.

Sleep is so important because whilst we’re asleep, the body is working to support healthy brain function and physical health. In children and teens, sleep supports growth and development, whilst in adults, sleep helps prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Sleep plays a huge role in learning and neuroplasticity, immune health, hormonal balance, as well as cognitive performance, exercise recovery, blood pressure, appetite and cardiovascular health. [6] Sleep deprivation and disrupted sleep can quickly cause all of these aspects (plus many more) to deteriorate quickly. 

Cold immersion, cold exposure, and thermogenesis are all terms to describe cold exposure therapy, which is essentially the practice of getting very cold, and reaping the benefits. Exposing the body to low temperatures can have significant benefits for metabolism, fat loss, energy levels, mental health, mood, energy and vitality, as well as exercise performance and recovery. 

Research shows sitting around and over-indulging in festive treats at Christmas can have detrimental permanent and long-term effects on health, as well as causing excess weight gain. In this blog, you’ll learn how to stay healthy at Christmas whilst enjoying every moment, and without depriving yourself. Learn simple ways to boost your metabolism, balance blood sugar, choose healthy Christmas recipes, reduce stress and hack your hangover.