With the help of an elastic band, or a resistance band, you can make your workout just that little bit more intensive. We have 4 exercises for you. Good luck! 1. Side bend overhead Stretches the entire side of your body and makes your breathing more powerful Stand with your feet shoulder-width ap

Summer is just around the corner. Time to take a closer look at your exercise/workout routine. Or to make a new start if you havent done much during the corona lockdown. If you exercise/exercise regularly, you probably have a favorite workout. However, it pays to step out of your comfort zone. Are y

What is better if you want to lose weight:an hour of running at a leisurely pace or training for half an hour where you rotate for a few minutes? Lets just say that both are good. After a solid training, maybe next time a gentle recovery run is on the schedule. Run slow or fast? But sometimes work

Are you anything but a sports fanatic, but do you think you can lose some weight? And preferably without too much effort. Thats possible! The corona kilos are flying, now that you are at home more often and it is easier to sniff. But now that summer is approaching, its nice to have some weight agai

You dont need much for running, good running shoes are the most important. How do you know when to replace your running shoes? After how many kilometers should you replace running shoes? You can see when your sole is worn out, but the tricky thing is that the shock absorption of your shoes often de

Rest days between your workouts are important. Your muscles need time to repair themselves, which helps you get stronger. That doesnt mean you dont have to do anything at all. Stay slightly active on your rest day and help your (painful) muscles to recover with one of these activities: 1. Massage y

Around us we notice that running is still gaining in popularity. Unfortunately, more and more people are also sustaining running injuries. Last year, 710,000 people suffered a running injury. In 2013 this was 640,000 runners and 610,000 in 2012. The number of injuries is increasing, especially amon

Santé journalist Esmir van Wering would like to continue training in the corona era. She was overjoyed that the group lessons outside have started again and shows us how much fun that is! “When the lockdown was announced, I saw myself fat and depressed on the couch. That never! And so the switch ha

Do you notice that you often get pain in your neck when you do abdominal exercises? There can be several causes for this… We have listed the three most common causes for you, including the solutions to get rid of your neck pain and to continue to train your abdominal muscles. Are you reading along?

Life is busy, we get stimuli all day long, we feel that we have to do so much and we often get up all day. All in all, this causes stress. Heavy and intensive training also gives your body a certain amount of stress. This can be good, but sometimes not. Read here why it is sometimes better not to tr

We are increasingly moving, according to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The elderly and young people in particular are increasingly sporting. Almost half of the Dutch people exercise enough. No less than 54 percent met the exercise guidelines of the Health Council. Read also: How much

Avoid sitting still at your desk for hours on end. In between, do these easy chair yoga exercises to stay flexible. Tree posture Sit on the chair with your back straight, your feet flat on the floor. Place your left ankle on your right thigh as high as possible (note:this shouldnt hurt), while hold

It always remains a challenge:finding the right time to work up a sweat. Is it smarter now to exercise in the morning or in the evening? Or does it not matter much when you start your workout? We will answer those questions for you! Also read:The 5 best sports for when you have irritable bowels The

Do you often neglect your back muscles during your workouts? Here are 3 reasons to train them next time. 1. You train your abs too For a strong core, it is important that you do not only train the muscles that you see in the mirror. By also doing exercises for your back muscles, you keep your core

Do you often feel that you MUST eat healthy? That you SHOULD exercise? Everyone wants to be fit, healthy and have a nicely shaped body. The road to get here is not easy. Otherwise every woman would have her dream body. It doesnt have to be a lifelong struggle. As long as you do it the way that works

When you start yoga, all the different names can be quite confusing. Whether you want to do yoga to relax or to get a streamlined body:discover which shape suits you best. Yoga for an energy boost Bikram yoga This is it: a yoga practice that is done in a warm room (between 34 and 40˚C) with hig

Your breasts mainly consist of fat and glandular tissue, which you cannot train. Your pectoral muscle does, and by training it, your breasts appear extra protruding and firm. Exercise 1 Press your palms together in front of your chest and hold for a few seconds. Release and repeat the exercise a fe

Do you have a flu or cold among the members? Then these 5 stretching exercises may help you, as they have a positive effect on your glands! Do you have a sore throat and are the glands in your neck swollen? Then your lymphatic system is working hard to keep your body healthy. Fortunately, you can a

Have you been trying to lose weight for a while, but cant seem to lose those pounds? As surprising as it sounds, it could just be because you eat too little. We have listed 6 signs that you are not eating enough to lose weight so that you can recognize exactly when you need to eat more to lose weigh

Are you curious about what actually happens to your body when you lose 4 to 5 kilos? We discuss the biggest physical changes here so that you gain insight into what it actually does to you. Your fat cells When you eat more calories than your body needs to function, you gain weight. Your body conve