Replenish. Rebuild. Relax. Recover.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO REPLENISH YOUR BODY AND MIND?

Most people have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and there is truth behind that: When we sleep the body spends time and energy repairing muscles, consolidating memories and regulating the release of hormones. Consequently its important that the food we give it after process contains the right nutrition.

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOU NEED MORE PROTEIN?

A common misunderstanding is that if you are not working out at the gym, then supplementing with protein could be bad for you or lead to weight gain. This is substantiated often because cheaper proteins powders contain a high proportion of carbohydrates and sugars, that are sometimes geared towards gaining mass. The real question you should be asking yourself is, do I get enough protein each day for me and my lifestyle?

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO RELAX?

Relaxation gives us more energy, clears and clarifies the mind, unfolds the emotions and provides the foundation for more enjoyable, productive activity. Many people don’t realise but by taking the time to relax, we will actually be able to accomplish more when active. Additionally taking time to relax has been shown to positively impact: Your heart, and risk of heart disease, how frequently you catch a cold, your memory, depression and your weight

WHAT IS RECOVERY? WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

The word Recover is most often used in association workout and training regimes. It is the period of time where the body repairs itself from the stresses and strains we have put it through to allow it to become stronger and more able to deal with the environment.

The repair could result in an aesthetic change such as muscle growth in a gym regime but it could be behind the scenes such as reducing the inflammation around a joint.

However recovery is important even if not engaged in physical exercise....