The summer holidays are behind us again. Perhaps you enjoyed cozy dinners, barbecues, a good glass of wine, and a little less structure in your exercise and diet. That is all part of it. After all, holidays are meant for enjoying yourself and relaxing.
We all know that exercise is healthy. But how much exercise is actually enough? And do you always have to give it your all in every workout?
The Dutch physical activity guidelines provide a good starting point for this. For adults, the advice is to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, perform muscle- and bone-strengthening exercises at least twice a week, and limit prolonged sitting as much as possible.
We all know that fiber is good for our health, but what exactly does a fiber-rich diet mean?
The ability to move well begins with a well-functioning foundation: the back. The spine is the core from which many movements are performed.
In his Speech from the Throne on Prinsjesdag, King Willem-Alexander shared an important message: “Preventing health problems is better than curing them.”
Fruit comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors! With its natural sugars and tasty variety, fruit often raises questions for those concerned with weight management.
The trend of ever-larger portions is not just a phenomenon of recent years. In paintings from the past 400 years, the meal portion is on average 70% larger than in paintings from the period 1000–1300 AD.
The Dutch sit the most of the entire European population. They sit for more than 8.5 hours a day. In other European countries, 11% sit for more than 8.5 hours a day. In the Netherlands, this percentage is as high as 26%.
In the year 2024, the European Elections take center stage. How do they influence our diet and lifestyle?
Our trainers and lifestyle coaches actively maintain their knowledge of nutrition and exercise techniques. But people are different.
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