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Tips on Improving Your Mental Well-being
If you’re feeling, or ever felt, anxious, stressed or depressed, or just want to improve your mental well-being, you’re not alone. Mental health challenges and mental illnesses are a leading cause of disability worldwide. It’s estimated 20% of people in any given year will have a mental illness. And with the pandemic, it’s expected people…
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Is stretching good for you?
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been told stretching is good for the body. It’s something we should all do as it increases flexibility. And from high school to university, many of us have been taught flexibility is considered one of the five components of fitness. A quick search confirms this and results…
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How much water should I drink when exercising?
Humans are approximately 60% water. From lubricating joints, to delivering oxygen throughout your body, water is essential for life. At the same time, water is lost through breathing, urine and bowl movements, as well as when you sweat. As a result, you need to constantly replace lost water. The Role of Sweat How much water…
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How the Mind Limits Performance
Every week, four times a week, I head to the swimming pool to do some lengths. Over time, I’ve begun to recognize some of the regulars. I know when the fast swimmers will be there. And that I’ll swim faster on those days as well. This happens even though I’m the same swimmer as I…