A weighted ball is the perfect fitness accessory if you want a quick workout for your abs, legs and glutes. You can easily add it to these exercises. Why a ball? A weighted ball (also called a medicine ball) offers you the opportunity to train your muscles in a controlled manner. You can train your

How strict should you be with yourself? Click on the column to enlarge it. Read all of Jets columns back. Are you curious about the next column? You can read it from Tuesday 18 July in the new Santé.

Pronation, overpronation… If you start running you may have already heard the terms. We explain what pronation is. Pronation is the way you tilt your feet inward while walking to absorb and distribute the shock. Underpronation The outside of your heel strikes the ground at a greater angle, forcing

30-day challenges, do they actually work? Whether you want a six pack, meditate more often or want to cut sugar from your diet, there is a 30-day challenge for everything. But does such a challenge make sense? Santés Yvette, Annemiek and Saskia tried it out. You can read their stories in the Augus

Do you exercise outside, go to the gym or do you alternate? These eight benefits may convince you to move your workout outside more often. 1. Outdoor sports are free. But if you like it, you can also join a group that sports outside (free or paying). 2. You can start at any time. You are not bound

Is it a myth that you have to replace your sports shoes every six months, or is there some truth to it? Sure, you should replace sneakers if theyre falling apart in misery, but if theyre still in good condition, theres no evidence that you should trade them in for a new pair after a certain period

Having a gym membership is one thing. We would also like to use it regularly. It helps if the gym is not too far away. Research has been conducted into the maximum distance to your gym that should ideally be. Experience shows that the further away from the gym, the greater the step to go out in the

Jet:“The first thing I do when I wake up:grab my phone and check Instagram, Facebook and my email.” Recognizable? Then read Jets column. Click on the column to enlarge it. Read all of Jets columns.

Do you think about which socks to wear when you exercise? Ideally, each workout identifies a specific pair. For running and cardio If you run outside or on the treadmill, choose (running) socks that are thin, seamless and moisture-regulating. Cotton can chafe, so choose socks that contain materials

In March you could read the pros and cons of different trackers in Santé. Shortly after the article appeared, we were introduced to a new brand (in the Netherlands):Striiv. A good reason to subject the Fusion Bio 2 Striiv to the same test as the other trackers. Goal Striiv trackers make it easy to

Exercise is good for you, but there are limits. Everyone needs a rest day every now and then, so do you. Do you think its a punishment if you cant exercise for a day? Afraid you wont burn enough calories, or youll lose muscle if you dont lift weights for a day? Whatever your motivation for exercis

Following a sports training takes more time than the training alone. You have to get there, be there on time and then go home. Exercising at home therefore takes a little less time and that is very nice when you are busy. With Fitchannel you exercise at home, with lessons from well-known trainers.

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Advertorial – The festival season has started! And what could be better than a weekend immersing yourself in a world full of inspiration in the field of body, mind &spirit? From inspiring lectures to yoga classes, from meditations to dancing to good beats. Healing Garden offers you the time to esc

Are you not moving enough every day? These everyday activities also count as exercise, making your exercise goal suddenly easier to achieve. 30 minutes of light effort According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an adult needs at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of light exercise each

You read that right:running and pizza combined in one event. 5 kilometers, more than 20 different pizzas. These are the ingredients for a successful day. You run in your pizza outfit through the Amsterdamse Bos (read:pizzaland). You swing between tomatoes and huge cheeses and in style you are throw

Amsterdam is the first city to welcome the new concept of the Asics Flagship Store. You can not only buy sportswear here, but also do sports. The store has a community room where a variety of classes are given, from yoga and self-defense to circuits and core stability. Looking for new running shoe

Did nothing for a while? Winter is a good time to pick up running again. In the February issue, youll find everything you need to get back to running:from what to wear to motivational tips, technique and nutrition. Some tips for the really cold days Do your warm-up indoors, so your muscles are

Advertorial – With the help, advice and coaching of your Cambridge Weight Plan consultant, it will be possible for you to find and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle, regardless of the number of pounds you want to lose. The Step-by-step plan is flexible and helps you in a way that best suits yo

Is promoting a ballet performance in New York a more appropriate setting than a subway station? This New York City Ballet video was shot in one take. View the end result. Choreographer and dancer Justin Peck (29) thought it was important to film the video in one go. Just like the old days with Fred