FITVINE MAG - MAY/JUNE 2019

SUPPLEMENTS
FOR EXERCISE
uelling your body with the
right foods and nutrients is
essential for performance and
endurance. If you’re unsure where
to start, this handy guide to supplements
for exercise will help. But
remember that supplements by definition
are additions to food. There’s
no substitute for high-quality food
ingredients. That said, here are some
top picks for exercise supplements.
CORDYCEPS
This pre-exercise supplement
enhances exercise ability in two
ways. It contains adenosine, which
boosts the supply of energy during
intense or sustained physical activity,
and it’s said to improve the body’s
ability to utilise oxygen and improve
blood flow, thereby enhancing
endurance exercise and recovery.
RED GINSENG
The benefits of this pre-exercise supplement
are said to include improvements
to lung function, the immune
system and metabolism, and an ability
to suppress inflammation and
appetite, not to mention uplifting
mood and improving brain function.
TURMERIC
This free-radical fighter prevents the
cascade of inflammation post-workout,
reducing the impact of the
intense physical stress. With the minimisation
of the inflammatory phase,
our bodies can repair, rebuild and
recover much quicker.
These recommendations are from
Revital’s Summertown Team, who
will be at FitFest Oxford in June.
Why You
Might Not
Be Seeing
Results in
the Gym
Nothing is more disheartening than spending
days, weeks and months in the gym working
towards a fitness goal and not seeing
any results. Luckily, there are a few simple changes
you can make to your workout routine and lifestyle
that will help you make and see positive changes.
SHAKE UP YOUR ROUTINE
Your body will quickly adapt to the types of exercise
you are doing, and eventually won’t respond
as effectively. Mix up your exercises and workouts
regularly, from weight training one day to Pilates
the next. Change your routine every six weeks if
you can.
CHECK YOUR EATING HABITS
Do you have unhealthy snacks or frequent sugary
treats? Your body needs nutritious fuel for workouts,
so it’s important to eat a balance of proteins,
fats and carbohydrates.
BE CONSISTENT
If you’re in the gym every day, you’ll tire yourself
out but you should be planning workouts into your
calendar and weekly routine. Your body needs regular
exercise to help it stay toned and fit.
These top tips were kindly provided by ViiSana, who offer
life and health insurance with a difference, encouraging
you to lead a healthier lifestyle. They’ll reward you with
Vitality Rewards and ViiSana Additions for doing so.
The ViiSana team will be at FitFest Oxford in June!
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