Full Body Workout
Sometimes we are a bit short of time therefore we need a workout option which will make us work the whole body. A full body workout can be very intensive burning loads of calories and at the same time continue with muscle building. Here is a possible full body workout for anyone to try Before the main workout be sure to warm up properly and stretch. This part is always important to prepare [...]
Swimming – Fun and fitness tool
The first time swimming was included as an Olympic sport was for the 1896 Olympic Games. Swimming though was practised way before, even as early as 2500 years BC by the Egyptians, Greeks and the Roman civilisation. These cultures practised swimming not only for recreational purposes but was also used by their warriors, athletes, and champion fighters as part of their physical training and recovery therapy meaning the multi-level benefits of swimming where [...]
For the love of pasta!
Integrated in a balanced diet, pasta can be a valuable and tasty meal, providing lots of energy for your body. The fact that it is a staple ingredient of a Mediterranean style diet gives a clear indication of the benefits that a nice plate of pasta can provide. Low in sodium and cholesterol free, with only 100 calories per cup (200g – but generally a recommended portion should range between 120-130g so there [...]
Ever asked which is the strongest muscle of the human body?
This question is not as straight forward as one may think. The main difficulty is that strength can be measured in different ways so one muscle might be stronger in one aspect while another muscle might be suited for other functions and would be strongest since it is made for that purpose. Given that variable I have decided to put forward several muscles that are considered the kings in their category within our [...]
Nutrition – Quinoa
What’s there to eat?!? It’s a perennial household question, especially if there are young famished children running around, which lately has been the norm due to the pandemic crisis the world is currently dealing with. This time around I am delving deeper into a food that has become very popular, especially with vegetarian and vegan enthusiasts, and not only – QUINOA Even if quinoa has become only recently a regular staple for vegetarians, [...]
Tempo running
Today I did a good workout and felt like sharing it. After a good warming up session incorporating assault bike and a mix of static and dynamic stretching I went on and did my tempo run. I started with a 1km warm-up building up my heart rate to about 75% of my maximum heart rate (MHR). The main session consisted of 4 five minute high tempo runs at an average 85-90% of my [...]