Four tips to try a new sport. Trial Lesson Many sports clubs and schools offer trial lessons. Give up on it. Perhaps you will discover a gym that turns out to suit you even better. Sport switch Go with a friend who practices a completely different sport. Fun and educational. Next week you will t

The Lean Machines are two muscular guys who post their workouts on YouTube with obvious fun. They really put you to work. Give them five minutes and youll be working up a sweat. Take, for example, the video for your abs that you can watch below. The workout is certainly effective. In Santé you wi

Although you can physically handle distances of more than an hour, sometimes your mind says something else while youre running. A little distraction while walking can be the solution. Keep the distance Knowing how far youve walked can be a huge motivator. Focus on that 5 kilometers over and over

In Asia, the concept of Absolute Yoga is already a success. Last week the first branch opened in Amsterdam. In addition to two atmospheric yoga studios inside, Absolute Yoga also has beautiful outdoor space. With place to relax or practice outdoor yoga in the summer. Full-time yoga Would you lik

A yoga clinic with a view of the roofs of the Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the Bijenkorf. A special location, but also a special clinic; based on the elements yin and yang and Tantra. In the meantime, enjoy a matching tea blend. Tao Yin Yoga is based on the Taoist concept of yin and yang, the idea

Most earplugs slide out of your ears quickly during exercise. The new Bose headphones have a special design, so that the earphones also stay in place during a workout or a run. Santé tested them out. The earphones come with a Reebok bracelet where you can put your phone in (handy!) and a system to

Spin with the group that is faster than you, or run with a friend who is in better shape. It may sound like an annoying idea, but it actually works as a boost for your motivation. Trial bikes This was the outcome of a study in which subjects had to cycle. When they were told that another group, wh

In November top athletes were warned about the possible effects of caffeine shampoo during doping control. What exactly is that? Caffeine shampoo is used against hair loss. The warning raised many questions and concerns. Until 2004, caffeine was on the doping list. Although caffeine was removed fr

Your weekly run will be speeding up now that its dark so early at night. With these tips you might still be able to keep running in the dark. Invisible If you have ever encountered a runner in the car, you know how poorly visible runners really are. Therefore, wear reflective clothing or a brightl

Going to the gym healthy? Not necessarily. The hygiene of gyms and visitors is not always the best. Exercising barefoot, not cleaning equipment after use, using other peoples stuff. Three quarters of the people who took part in the survey said they sometimes see visitors who dont follow fitness et

If you often try to get to the top as quickly as possible, then you better stop. If you walk slowly and step by step, you will burn more calories. How many calories do you burn? If you walk five flights of stairs five times a week, you will burn 302 kilocalories if you use each step. If you use t

Do you already have your equipment for the slopes complete? We help you on your way with shopping for the ski holiday. A thick ski jacket, warm underwear, a comfortable long sleeve shirt, ski goggles, gloves and sunscreen are a must for winter sports. We have put together a number of nice ski equi

Are you already dreading the feeling you have after Christmas? You ate too much and let your healthy lifestyle slip. Actually, there is no reason to panic, but do you want to tackle the Christmas calories right away? Then come to the Christmas balls bootcamp. Dont panic In December there are about

In sports like yoga or Pilates, shoes are not comfortable, but you also dont want your feet to slide off your mat. FootUndeez offer the solution. FoorUndeez give you more grip during the exercises and protect your feet. They are also available with prints such as dots, tiger print or with rhinesto

Dance is top sport, the dancers of So You Think You Can Dance have proven that to the general public in recent years. Just like in previous years, the top 10 shines again this year in the SYTYCD Theater Tour! During the theater tour, they will show the most beautiful choreographies from the live

The ballet fitness trend is already an enduring workout in many countries. Do you know this workout? It is upcoming in the Netherlands. Will the BalletBarre Workout finally really break through in 2013? The exercises that are done at the barre during the workout are mainly inspired by ballet and P

Amsterdam East has a new yoga studio richer. And to celebrate, you can take free lessons or lessons with a discount throughout the week. We now know that yoga is very good for many things. For example, it was found that women recovering during or after breast cancer treatment can benefit from Iyeng

This way your sportswear will last the longest. Do not use a wax forecaster Wash your sportswear without fabric softener. Fabric softener can affect your sportswear, especially the Lycra items. Residual fabric softener means that moisture and sweat can be removed less quickly. Wash sportswear with

Yogis, start stretching and stretching:this Sunday is World Yoga Day. This Sunday (February 26) be sure to between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. have your yoga mat at the ready. At that time all over the world (with us at 11 a.m. Dutch time, in Australia at 11 a.m. there, etc.) World Yoga Day celebrated. And

Reeboks iconic sneaker model, the Workout, is celebrating its birthday. With a real limited edition sneaker line to be exact. Reeboks classic has been around for 25 years now. The Workout Low Plus In recent years, not only did it steal the show in gyms and fitness rooms, the model was also ideal a