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20/04/2016

Amazing article on what kind of drinks are most hydrating: electrolyte solution (sodium content >450mg/l) and milk!
A quick look at the first chart is all you need

ProSource: April 2016 - The Newest Index on the Block: The Hydration Index

16/12/2015

Christmas vouchers now available for VO2max Test, Sweat Sodium Test, Gait Analysis or packs of H2Pro electrolyte tablets. Let Christmas take your performance to the next level in 2016, rather than getting tasteless socks, endless chocolates and horrid bath salts. Contact steve@omlifeme.com for more information.

"Best Christmas present I ever had was a VO2max test - and I only race once a year." - Rudolph R.N. Reindeer, North Pole

29/04/2015

The future of health, fitness and sports is not concerned with reducing or eliminating certain food groups and following a certain mantra for training - but rather personalizing the approach based on the individual and their goals.

Would you agree this is the best approach in achieving your desired outcomes as an individual?

22/04/2015

"An increased understanding of the physiology of weight loss and regain will underpin the development of future strategies to support overweight and obese individuals in their efforts to achieve and maintain weight loss."

Focus on long term and individualized strategies will go a long way in helping to achieve ideal body composition goals. This can be achieved with a combination of behavioral change to develop the habits required and understanding the physiological changes which encourages such adaptations.

Journal: http://www.nature.com/ijo/journal/vaop/naam/abs/ijo201559a.html

International Journal of Obesity is a monthly, multi-disciplinary forum for papers describing basic, clinical and applied studies in biochemistry, genetics and nutrition, together with molecular, metabolic, psychological and epidemiological aspects of obesity and related disorders

22/04/2015

Prevention is better than cure.

Encouraging a balanced, healthy and active lifestyle for children and yourself will go a long way in reducing the risk of both chronic and degenerative diseases.

We have the experience at Om Life to provide you with the direction needed to encourage those habits and lifestyle changes, no matter what your level of ability and age is.

Graphic source: Fit For Sport UK

21/04/2015

Sleep your way to the top like Real Madrid. Great article here on sleep, performance and interventions:

Sleep-inducing wallpaper, afternoon siestas and warm milk are helping top footballers find their best form.

20/04/2015

Mild dehydration increases minor errors during driving, compared to those who are hydrated.

The effects of dehydration during driving are similar to consuming an alcoholic beverage resulting in a blood alcohol content of approximately 0.08% (the current UK legal driving limit), or while sleep deprived.

Tip of the day: stay hydrated prior to driving whether you're a professional rally driver or picking up your wife from work… (Don't drink too much that you'll need a p*e during rush hour traffic though…)

Abstract: Mild hypohydration increases the frequency of driver errors during a prolonged, monotonous driving task (Watson et. al., 2015) - http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0031938415002358

08/04/2015

There seems to be a reoccurring theme today with focus on 'detoxes' as the 'summer' season approaches.

A well written article here by Examine states:

"A 2009 investigation found that not a single company behind 15 commercial cleanses could name the toxins targeted by their treatment, agree on the definition of the word ‘detox’, or even supply evidence that their products work."

Full Article: http://examine.com/blog/detoxes-an-undefined-scam/

08/04/2015

Subtle message here, touching on the previous post of the day.

The only time you will stop detoxing is when your liver dies.

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08/04/2015

In the midst of it all, when it comes to body composition, one oversees the rules of thermodynamics due to focusing on the minute factors.

Energy In (Food) + Energy Out (Exercise) = Desired Outcome (Maintaining current state, increased muscle mass or reduced body fat)