The Health Benefits of Walking
Jogging season is now in full swing! Walking and jogging are favorite forms of exercise for many Finns. That’s great, because walking is quite healthy. Improve Your Fitness by Walking Compared to many other sports, walking is a gentle form of exercise. You don’t need any prior experience to start walking or jogging, and walking doesn’t require any technical training. You can get started simply by hitting the road. For those who haven’t been very active, a 5–10-minute walk is enough to start with. A day’s […]
Enjoy a Healthy Lifestyle
Written by Marika Haag When analyzing clients’ food diaries and discussing alcohol or treats during nutrition coaching, I often hear clients say, “Well, you have to enjoy life.” We can certainly agree that life is meant to be enjoyed, but there are many ways to do so. Nutrition coaching clients often consider their own diets to be healthy, and in many cases, this is indeed true. Many also have regular mealtimes, but the quality of their nutrition and […]
Kokeile mikrotreenejä
Kaikki ovat kuulleet taukoliikunnasta, mutta mitä ovat mikrotreenit? Idea on sama, kuin taukoliikunnassa, jossa tarkoitus on tauottaa istumista päivän aikana. Kun taukoliikunta mielletään noin 10-15 minuutin pituiseksi liikuntatuokioksi, voi mikrotreeni olla mitä tahansa puolesta minuutista viiteen minuuttiin, käsittäen esimerkiksi vain yhden liikkeen sarjan (10-20 toistoa). Taukoliikunta tuo piristystä päivään ja sillä on todettu olevan merkittäviä […]
Why am I not losing weight?
At the start of the year, many people have started a weight-loss journey. If weight loss stalls after the initial phase, there could be several reasons. Gym owner and trainer Marika Haag explains some possible reasons why weight loss might plateau. Weight loss is generally simple: when energy expenditure exceeds energy intake, you lose weight. The recommended rate of weight loss is usually 0.5–1 kg per week, which means a daily energy deficit of about 500 kilocalories. The first thing the body […]
Onko sinulla treenisuunnitelma?
Miksi sinullakin kannattaisi olla treenisuunnitelma tehtynä? Hyödynnä asiakkuuteen kuuluva ilmainen liikuntaneuvonta, jossa voitte yhdessä personal trainerin kanssa tehdä juuri sinun tavoitteidesi mukaisen liikuntasuunnitelman. Apuväline tavoitteiden saavuttamiseksi Treeni- tai liikuntasuunnitelma on hyvä apuväline omien tavoitteiden ja treenien hahmottamiseen. Liikuntasuunnitelma toimii ikään kuin kuukausittaisena lukujärjestyksenä omille treeneille. Liikuntasuunnitelmaan voi sisällyttää vain salitreenit tai kaiken liikunnan, kuten […]
Nutrition Myths 2 – What Is the Best Source of Fat?
Fact or Fiction? Let’s take a look at some myths about the fats in our diet. Myth 1: Butter is healthy because it’s natural. FICTION: Butter is high in saturated fat, also known as hard fat. About 70% of butter is saturated fat. Saturated fat has been shown to be harmful to health. Saturated fat raises levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol, which narrows blood vessels. Being natural doesn’t always mean […]
A young person at the gym
Is working out at the gym healthy for children and teens? And what should be taken into account when a young person starts working out at the gym? For this blog post, we interviewed personal trainer Tomi Luosujärvi and coach Viljami Kuntsi. Getting Started with Gym Workouts Children and teens can safely start working out at the gym without any major concerns. You sometimes hear claims that gym workouts have a negative impact on height growth or a child’s other developmental aspects, but […]
Experiences on a Plate
The importance of nutrition for well-being and stamina cannot be overstated. Nutrition is a part of our everyday lives, which is why those daily choices and routines are of immense importance to our well-being. Jemima Pasuri has written a cookbook titled *Experiences on a Plate*. As a reader of this blog, you have the opportunity to order a copy for yourself. Jemima Pasuri is a 31-year-old entrepreneur originally from Rovaniemi. She lives in Helsinki and works […]
Mind & Exercise
By Mira Piirainen They say that exercise relieves depression even faster than antidepressants. These days, exercise is even recommended as a treatment for depression. What are the benefits of exercise for mental health, and is working out a threat or an opportunity for someone with depression? Mira Piirainen is a 42-year-old EasyFit entrepreneur, personal trainer, and group exercise instructor. Before entering the fitness industry, Mira held management positions in the retail sector, but fortunately, the fitness industry won her over. The blog’s author has suffered from […]
Build Muscle – The Benefits of Muscle Mass
Strong muscles are the foundation of a healthy body. Strong muscles and adequate muscle mass offer many health benefits. Why should everyone work out and build muscle? Health-focused exercise for all ages The health benefits of strength training have been extensively studied. Over the past decade, strength training has become just as important a means of promoting health as endurance exercise. Strength training is no longer important just for supporting bones and joints, […]