The RIVM has compiled a list of vulnerable groups at higher risk of developing severe symptoms from the coronavirus. This includes people who are severely overweight. One in three coronavirus patients admitted to the ICU is overweight. … Read More
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Stop saying yes and doing no!
Are you also someone who always says YES to New Year's resolutions like exercising more, taking up sports, eating healthier, going to bed on time, drinking less alcohol...? But when it comes down to it, actually does NO? Procrastination is often related to a lack of assertiveness. Will these tips help you start doing YES when you say YES? Read More
Stop saying yes and doing no!
Are you the kind of person who always says YES to good intentions such as exercising more, taking up sports, eating healthier, going to bed on time, drinking less alcohol…? But when it comes down to NO does? Procrastination often has to do with too little assertiveness. … Read More
Water is (sometimes) poison.
Water is the basis for life. That is a science, but water can also be toxic. Namely, if you drink too much of it in a short period of time. This applies not only to water but to everything you eat and drink. Too much of any one product is, after all, poison, whatever it is. We need enough water to stay alive. … Read More
Why eating enough protein is important
What comes to your mind first when you hear the word protein? An egg, milk, meat or maybe muscle? Our food consists of different types of ingredients. We know carbohydrates, fats, water and proteins. … Read More
Why eating enough protein is important
Eating protein is good for your health. You build muscle mass, which helps reduce your fat mass. Our food consists of various types of ingredients. For example, we have carbohydrates, fats, water, and proteins. The most important is protein. We explain why. … Read More
Keep exercising and moving outdoors (too)!
For many weeks, it has been in the news daily: when gyms and fitness centers would reopen. You can't have missed it. Smart and flexible people found the perfect solution during the lockdown to stay active: working out outdoors! … Read More
Sleep well!
According to the Dutch Association for Sleep and Wake Research (NSWO), more than 40% of the Dutch population feels they do not get enough sleep. More than half are tired upon waking, 15% even very tired. … Read More
Health with a pill, that is sensible
It was in the news again these past few weeks. Is it wise to take dietary supplements if you are healthy? It is true that you do not need to take (expensive) dietary supplements if you are healthy. After all, they do not make you even healthier… Read More
This is how you start a healthy lifestyle
The holidays are over again, and that is the perfect time to get back to a healthy lifestyle. The Lifestyle Coaches at MINT Personal Training are the experts when it comes to how best to do this. They have … Read More