Do you have what it takes to become a top athlete? Can a DNA test provide a definitive answer? Madelon Baans went in search of the answer for Santé. Nowadays you can measure all your sports activities. Your sports watch or smartwatch communicates with your mobile, an activity tracker measures movem

Gymbox in London comes with a new sports concept that is at least a little bit remarkable. A PIT lesson would increase your chances of having sex. Erm? PIT stands for Pheromone Improvement Training. Pheromones make you irresistible. When you sweat, pheromones are released and that makes you more at

Jet van Nieuwkerk now sports a maximum of 45 minutes at a time. Exercise and save time. Is it something for you too? Read her column of the month February. Click on the column to enlarge it. Curious about the next column by Jet van Nieuwkerk? You can read it from 21 February in the new Santé.

In the March issue of Santé you will find the pros and cons of six fitness trackers. Do you want to buy one? Here we list what you should pay attention to. How expensive can your activity tracker be? There are always activity trackers for sale in different price ranges. So something for everyone.

Sometimes your laces are too tight, causing your shoe to hurt on your instep. With this handy hiker trick you will never have it again. Put on your shoe. Before you tie your laces, curl your toes. Your instep will then be a little bulged. Tie your laces while keeping your toes curled. That way, yo

Jet:Call me vague, but I think balance in life is the most important condition for a healthy and fit body. Click on the column to enlarge it. Read all of Jets columns. Also this month there will be another column by Jet in Santé. You can also order Santé online.

For curvy women, buying good-fitting sportswear can be a challenge. Nike is expanding the collection with a line of sportswear in sizes XL to XXXL. Designing plus size clothes is not a matter of making the clothes bigger. Fortunately, Nike knows that too. Last year there was a fuss about Nike spo

There are no stupid questions. What exactly is it? No, you will not burn more calories. Wearing a sweater will ensure that the temperature of your body rises faster than if you wear an airy shirt. As a result, you will probably sweat faster and lose more fluids. This can temporarily affect your wei

Do you ever suffer from itching on your legs after exercise? Your sports pants could be the cause. Many sports pants are made of polyester. The fabric absorbs sweat on your skin. If you keep your sports shorts on for a while after exercise, then sweat residue can in some cases even cause bacterial

We sometimes notice that it can be difficult to find the motivation to exercise after a busy (sometimes stressful) working day. Still, its better not to cancel that workout. Why you should go anyway If your body is in good shape, it can better protect itself against moments of high stress. Stress

Adidas has made a special sneaker. Together with Parley for the Oceans, Adidas has made sneakers from ocean waste. Last year Adidas designed a prototype, but this year the sneakers are actually for sale. There are 7,000 pairs for sale, so you will have to do your best to get hold of a pair. The s

Our art director tested the new Fitbit model and explains why she can no longer live without it. He urges you to walk 10,000 steps a day 10,000 steps equates to about 30 minutes of exercise a day in addition to your normal activities such as work. This is what health organizations recommend. For t

Running through the fairytale magic of Disneyland Paris, its possible. This year saw the first edition of Disney Run. It was also almost inevitable that a follow-up edition would take place in 2017. Want to run through the park with other Disney fans? You can now sign up for the half marathon or th

All summer sports went well, but now that the temperature is approaching zero, it becomes more difficult. With these tips you can brave the freezing cold. 1. Wear the right clothes You naturally warm up during exercise, but good clothing is nevertheless important. For example, wear a thermal layer

If making money with running is not a big stick to keep it up. With the new Runister Plus app, you can earn some pocket money while running. Within the app there are seven levels. You start in life one and there you earn four cents per kilometer run. That increases to €1.76 in level seven. And wh

Hyperventilation is quite common. How does it arise. And more importantly:how do you get yourself back under control when you start to hyperventilate? Guest blogger Marisa Garau succeeded with mindfulness. Read more about it. Marisa :“Hyperventilation is a growing phenomenon thanks to the increase

Ready for something new in the field of sports, or do you stick with the old? This list will give you inspiration for innovation. The Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends annually analyzes the fitness trends for the coming year. We highlight a number of trends. Curious about the whole list? 1. Weara

The advice in the Netherlands is half an hour of exercise per day. The World Health Organization recommends 75 minutes of vigorous exercise or 150 minutes of moderate exercise, in both cases spread over the week. What if you dont spread those minutes over the days, but only exercise on the weekend?

Advertorial – Starting the new year off right? Do you feel energetic and comfortable in your own skin? Then make sure this is your year! Like Jeroen and Mira, about 100,000 people reach their ideal weight every year with the Cambridge Weight Plan. Jeroen: I feel like Ive wasted 20 years of my life,

The Dutch Network for Lymedema &Lipedema Association has put these three workouts for your lymphs on Youtube. You start with a self-massage of the lymphatic vessels and continue with stretching exercises. Do you want to know more about your lymphatic system? We list everything for you in the Februa