A natural environment can contribute to human health in multiple ways, from children to the elderly. Scientists at home and abroad have been researching the relationship between nature and health for years. And time and again, they come to the conclusion that a green and natural living environment has a positive effect on the [...]
I have to. Do you recognize this? Unconsciously, you might often say: I have to. I just have to tidy up, I can't because I have to work, I just have to call so-and-so. At this unconscious level, this feels like a whole lot of obligations that are actually choices. Ask yourself that for a moment? You essentially have to [...]
Snoozing, you know the feeling. Your alarm goes off, but you're just getting comfortable. That snooze button is suddenly very tempting. However, it is better not to do this! According to W. Christopher Winter, director of Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine, regularly delaying the moment you get up can worsen your sleep quality. For example, if you every [...]
Daily Activity Pattern In daily life, we constantly consume energy. Whether we are active or sleeping, the body continuously requires energy to move, talk, keep the brain active, recover, breathe, digest food, contract the intestines, and so on. A distinction is made in energy consumption when the body [...]
Just a few more weeks and then the summer holidays begin. It is almost that time again; the summer holidays start in our region on July 16th, and fortunately, there is once again the opportunity to get out and about. Whether you are staying in the Netherlands or going on holiday abroad, many of us will be heading out [...]
The possibilities for sports in the fitness industry are being further expanded once again. Almost all restrictions will be lifted as of June 26. Only a few conditions still apply: What does this look like at RWIJK GYM? Because we have a lot of space (350 m2) in our outdoor gym, it is possible to further expand our possibilities there [...]
Everyone gets tired sometimes. Fatigue can be caused by a short night or, conversely, a long, active day. Often, you can recharge your energy by getting a good night's sleep—colloquially known as refueling. However, when you are fatigued for an extended period and it interferes with your daily activities, then [...]
Leonie is 41 years young, works as a primary school teacher, and played korfball and swam in her youth but had to stop due to various injuries. Her hobbies (currently) include walking; she goes on long walks 4 times a year (unfortunately this is not possible at the moment due to Corona) and also walks 1 to 2 times a week [...]
A beer or a glass of wine is often a matter of course at social occasions, but alcohol consumption has quite a few negative sides. If you want to feel as fit, energetic, and healthy as possible, it is worth taking a closer look at your alcohol consumption. Physical health You often hear the argument that red wine is good for you. [...]
Since March 15, the coronavirus (Covid-19) has been spreading rapidly worldwide. Many people are wondering what they can best do to ensure they become more resilient (less susceptible). We are all (I hope 😉) taking the measures from the national government seriously to prevent further spread as much as possible. But what [...]
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