Promoting fitness at work can be highly beneficial for your business, as well as the health of your employees. Studies have shown that employees who are fit and healthy as a result of regular exercise have a lower incidence of staying at home due to illness, and demonstrate increased productivity because of their improved energy levels. There is also a correlation between fitness and lower levels of stress, which has been shown to inspire better attitudes and increase self-confidence. To learn how you can promote fitness in the workplace, read on.
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Cycling vs. Running
by Editorial Team April 24th, 2014 | Special Interest Section
Sometimes it’s hard to know the best way to get fit. The answer isn’t a simple one, as it depends on the type of fitness and the fitness benefits you want to achieve. Two of the most popular forms of exercise are running and biking, so below is a handy guide to help you decide which would be more beneficial for you.
You Want to Get Fit Fast
Cycling is a great way to build fitness quickly, as its low impact so you can keep going for longer periods of time and get fitter over a shorter time-span. It is a
You Want to Get Fit Fast
Cycling is a great way to build fitness quickly, as its low impact so you can keep going for longer periods of time and get fitter over a shorter time-span. It is a
Essential Beginner Triathlon Gear: The Must-Haves
by Editorial Team April 23rd, 2014 | Special Interest Section
Many people harbour the opinion that triathlon is some bizarre form of self-torture practiced by endurance junkies who enjoy feeling pain. But a strange thing is happening; triathlon is becoming almost mainstream. Over the last few years, increasing numbers of average men and women have participated in their first triathlon, searching for a way to get fit and challenge themselves.
The thought of completing a triathlon can still be daunting for beginners. It presents a complex challenge, and most first time triathletes will find themselves on a steep learning curve to success. One of the questions most frequently raised by
The thought of completing a triathlon can still be daunting for beginners. It presents a complex challenge, and most first time triathletes will find themselves on a steep learning curve to success. One of the questions most frequently raised by
Zumba For Beginners (And No, Its Not Just For Girls)
by Editorial Team March 3rd, 2013 | Special Interest Section
One of the most popular fitness regimes to take off recently, Zumba classes have certainly got a lot of people very excited about exercise and rightly so. However, for the uninitiated who may have heard of it but aren't exactly sure what it entails, here's a handy guide to what it's all about!
What is Zumba?
It's an exciting, high impact form of cardio-vascular workout that's mixed with a rhythmic and uplifting Latino Beat. Its aim is to make exercise fun, accessible and to stop it seeming like an unending chore that "must be done". It's founder was a gentleman called
What is Zumba?
It's an exciting, high impact form of cardio-vascular workout that's mixed with a rhythmic and uplifting Latino Beat. Its aim is to make exercise fun, accessible and to stop it seeming like an unending chore that "must be done". It's founder was a gentleman called
Controlling Diabetes Using Insulin
by Editorial Team March 16th, 2012 | Special Interest Section
Insulin plays a very important role in the body. It is a hormone naturally produced by the pancreas. The main action of insulin is to keep the blood glucose at a normal range. When the body is producing lesser amount or no insulin, a condition called type 1 diabetes will result. In type 2 diabetes or non-insulin dependent diabetes, the pancreas is able to produce the insulin but the body cells are not responding well to the actions of the hormone.
Administration of oral antidiabetic agents is a common form of treatment given to patients with diabetes mellitus. However, if
Administration of oral antidiabetic agents is a common form of treatment given to patients with diabetes mellitus. However, if