Is it really that difficult to eat healthy if you work in healthcare, for example, or is it an ultimate excuse? Marije: As with everything in life, if you want something you can do it. Only… again… changing something takes time! It is not a decision, but a process. And that certainly applies to t

Healthy living is not just about eating healthy and exercising. It also means that you exercise enough. Keep track of your steps for a while You dont need an expensive pedometer, you can download enough apps with a pedometer these days. Some smartphones even have one as standard. By keeping track o

Extra motivation to hit the gym:Exercising is good for your sex life, but even while working out you can have an orgasm. The so-called coregasm. Effective exercises Especially exercises that train the lower abdominal muscles could lead to a coregasm. But strength training, yoga, cycling, running an

Heels look great, but after a long day, your feet and calves deserve some love. Exercise 1:down facing dog Come and stand in the down-facing dog. Bring your right foot onto your toes, slowly switch to your left foot and repeat several times. Exercise 2:Stretch the calves Put your hands against the

Many people dont associate graceful ballerinas with the strength and determination you need for other sports. Sports brand Under Armor is changing that. They roped ballerina Misty Copeland. She didnt have the right body for ballet, she was too old when she started training. Everything indicated tha

Your core is important in everything you do:standing, running, dancing, swimming. These abs and back exercises strengthen your core and can improve your posture. Lets get started.

No motivation to run? We challenge you to do a running drawing. Not running around, but running a dog. Running drawing is not new, but has recently become an online hit. Claire Wyckoff from San Francisco runs all figures using her GPS running app and posts them online. Already in the pocket? Includ

From stiff shoulders to a stabbing pain in your lower back:with these 5 tips you can reduce back pain in the future. Did you know… Four out of five Dutch people sometimes suffer from back problems. 1. Watch your posture With the right posture you can prevent or reduce many back, neck and shoulde

Marije:Of course you lose weight if you start exercising, but what I mean by this is that the reason you decide to start exercising determines whether you stay motivated. Wrong drive I experience it every day. People who join the sports club, however, only because they want to lose weight. If they

Do you suffer from hamstrings quickly? You can do this exercise to strengthen them. Every year, 80,000 amateur football players suffer a hamstring injury. For that reason, UMC and the KNVB have developed a new exercise for the hamstrings. Effective exercise 600 football players were divided into t

The best advice for people who dont feel like exercising? Join forces and work together on a healthier lifestyle. How? You can read that in this blog by Marije from Fitness Bible for women. Marije: On June 7th, I had the honor of interviewing the fitness guru of all time, Mr. Phillip Mills (yes,

Fit, tight in your skin and bursting with energy. Your summer cant go wrong with these power tips from Santé. Tip 1:Easy and fast cooking on holiday Ralph Moorman:On vacation it is easy to make one-pan dishes, so stir-fry. It is easiest to work with pre-cut vegetables. For example, choose legumes

After an hour of exercise, you have earned something delicious. It is a pitfall that everyone has fallen into at one time or another. By focusing on fun, you are less likely to fall into this trap. Sports vs. fun This was shown in a study in which two groups took the same walk. The only group made

Focus on how much fun exercising is, instead of how much effort it takes. Did you know… By this way of thinking, you are less likely to eat a lot after exercise. 1. Make sports a social activity That doesnt just mean that you go sports with a buddy, make sports a real social activity. Find people

Staying fit doesnt just mean exercising. It also means keeping your brain in shape. With these tips you will challenge yourself a bit during the first two weeks of July and you will sharpen your brain. Tuesday, July 1:Have a real-life conversation It doesnt have to be difficult to stimulate your b

A sports bra is important to prevent complaints and sagging breasts. Although comfort is above all else, the eye also wants something. They understand that at Nike. Four new sports bras Nike is launching a new range of four sports bras on July 14. From light support to support during the most inten

There are days when you wish you had more energy. Without having to snooze forever, get out of bed after lunch full of energy and that an apple at 4 p.m. takes away the necessary tasty appetite. How do you achieve this and is that possible? Yes, of course! Follow these five steps for more energy. S

Combine relaxation with being active and you will really relax on holiday. We have listed 5 mountain bike trails that you dont want to miss and 4 beautiful hiking routes. Tips for mountain bike trails • Buffalo Creek, Pine (Colorado, USA) – 23 km• Mont Ventoux, Bedoin (France) – 19 km• Camino De S

These 5 tips will help you feel better after eating too much. 1. Do not eat unhealthy snacks Eliminate junk food from your diet for a week. You will soon feel less bloated and you may last even longer after that week. 2. Get healthy groceries at home Make sure the refrigerator is filled with hea

Are your gym visits missing lately due to all those exciting football matches? Do these exercises during rest.