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 [...]
In 2018, over 17 percent of employees suffered from burnout symptoms (TNO, CBS), and that is a high number, certainly compared to a few years ago. Modern (working) life is considerably more stressful than, say, twenty years ago, reports de Volkskrant. Altijd Online A development that could play a stress-increasing role in this [...]
For one healthy sandwich, 2 hours of walking. The role of physical exercise in weight loss is often significantly overestimated. Why is that? Firstly, much more effort is required to burn the energy from a food item or drink than people often think. A glass of red wine contains 123 calories. To burn that off…
When you eat, your feeling of hunger will usually disappear. This is because the brain sends a signal that you are becoming satiated. You may notice that not only does your feeling of hunger disappear, but there is also a sense of having had enough, or sometimes even of having too much. The signaling that you are becoming satiated while eating comes from a complex…
You are probably familiar with the stories circulating about America: a small milkshake at well-known fast-food chains there is just as big as the largest milkshake in the Netherlands. That is a fact, but what do those differences in portion sizes between countries mean? Development of portion sizes Portion sizes have increased significantly since the development of the food industry….
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