The simple cat-cow stretch is a lot more beneficial than it looks. I love this pose because it’s so simple – more or less everyone can do it – and you don’t need to be very flexible to master it. It’s usually incorporated in a yoga flow, but can, of course, be done on its own – and it’s particularly helpful if you are into tennis and sports and need …
To follow up on my previous post about hydration, let’s focus on what you should and shouldn’t eat when preparing for a match, starting with the pre-game diet. The best way is to start preparing a few days before the game, ensuring your body is fuelled with the best possible energy – focusing on storing carbohydrates to maintain the reserves of glycogen and staying hydrated. As a general rule, you …
It’s 33+ and clear blue skies here in Malta. It’s hot – to say the least. Whether you live in a similar climate or a cooler place, hydrating to stay healthy is very, very important. It’s nothing new, but to be honest, living in this kind of heat makes you realize just how important it is – especially if you’re into sports or exercise. First of all, what are the …
A foam roller is a great tool to use if you ever experience issues such as muscle pain, inflammation, tightness, or soreness. Foam rolling for the win! Technically you can use whatever you find available at home, like a tennis ball or even your hands, as long as you apply your body weight pressure to trigger the muscle knots. However, a proper foam roller makes the whole exercise a lot easier and has …
When things aren’t going your way, or you’re feeling unhappy with yourself, one of the things you may want to analyze is how you speak to yourself—your internal language. Think about it. We often react to other people’s tone of voice when they talk to us – how do you feel when someone pays you a compliment? Pretty good, right? Maybe it even lifts your mood for the rest of …
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Your chronotype will help you better understand why some situations work either for or against you. Actually, a person’s chronotype is not limited to what time you wake up and what time you go to bed; it’s about your overall timeline. It includes all your primal needs, such as eating, performing tasks, resting, etc. “Chronotypes have a genetic basis and are …
What is glutathione? In short, it’s a very powerful antioxidant that our body (the liver) makes and uses every day, and can be found in every cell in the body. It’s made up of three types of molecules known as amino acids and benefits us by boosting overall health. Glutathione has many essential health functions and benefits, for example: Supporting immune function Helping the liver and gallbladder deal with fats …
If you’re into sports, you’re surely keen on forming new habits to improve your overall wellbeing, but many times procrastination stands in the way. I wrote an article earlier about fine-tuning yourself, and small tweaks here and there are probably quite easy to incorporate in your daily life; however, more significant changes might be harder to kick off. So what happens? We procrastinate. Over and over again. First of all, …
Superfoods – Healthy habits made easy We love staying healthy, but sometimes how to do it on a daily basis is where most people end up struggling. Even dedicated self-improvement nerds like us want to find easy ways to incorporate healthy habits in our everyday life, without bending backward. I came across a YourSuper reseller here in Malta – MantraMalta – and I’m a little bit obsessed. The reason being …
What is collagen? Collagen is a protein that acts as a building block for bones, joints, healthy skin, and connective tissues. Our body takes care of this building process on its own, but unfortunately, production starts to slow down as early as in our 20’s. There’s also a loss of collagen when exposing ourselves to smoking and UV light. I’m sure we can all agree that we want to remain …
