Maltings Training

03/05/2026

It's a No Brainer !

30/04/2026

25/04/2026

Glutes
Humans are constantly looking for ways to live longer and without assistance and experts say we may not need to look far, in fact the answer is right behind you !
The glutes are the largest muscle in the human body, and are not just for sitting on, or helping you look good in selfies ! They are extremely important for functionality and independent living, helping to support the body, and propelling us forward every day. Things like standing up, walking etc we take for granted but none of this would be possible without strong gluteal muscles.
Stronger and longer
Researchers have long known that building muscle can help us live longer. Just one hour of strength training a week has been shown to increase life expectancy by up to 17 %. Part of it has to do with impacts from aging. The average 30-year-old will lose about a quarter of their muscle strength by age 70 and half by age 90.
Ref. Harvard Health (2015).
Muscle mass is the key to longevity and is our insurance policy for how long we want to stay functional. To live a long and healthy life, we need to be as functional and independent as possible, and that’s going to depend on how well we move.
No butts about it
The glutes help to prevent injuries and pain, stabilize the hips and pelvis, protect the spine from undue stress and provide shock absorption when we’re walking or running. This also reduces the risk of falling as we age.
Stronger leg muscles act as pumps that drive cerebral circulation during routine walking, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to the brain. Muscular activity improves insulin sensitivity, increasing cell energy and reducing inflammation.
Sitting for most of the workday, an average of eight hours raises mortality risk, meaning we have a higher chance of dying earlier than expected. Ref. Mayo Clinic
So, if you want to live longer and with maximum functionality…….you need to move your ass !

19/04/2026

Can you Overdose on Vitamin D ?

Ref. Medscape, August 12, 2025

Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and bone health. Studies have linked vitamin D deficiency not only to bone diseases but also to autoimmune disorders and cancer risk such as melanoma, colorectal cancer, and breast cancer.
The body produces vitamin D naturally when direct sunlight hits the skin while outdoors thus prompting people in many countries with not as much sun to turn to supplementation as an alternative.

Due to these health benefits and widespread insufficiency, vitamin D prescriptions have surged, significantly increasing consumption. However, in 2025 Spain’s Ministry of Health issued a warning about the risks of consuming vitamin D supplements irrationally without medical indication or supervision.
This alert followed an incident in the Balearic Islands, where 16 individuals were hospitalized for vitamin D toxicity after consuming incorrectly formulated vitamin D supplement purchased online without medical supervision, highlighting the risks for unsupervised use.

This trend is primarily attributed to inappropriate self-medication practices rather than prescribed medical use. To prevent complications, Spain's Ministry of Health has urged the public and health professionals to use vitamin D supplements rationally and under medical supervision, on the basis of evidence. This includes requesting diagnostic tests and prescribing supplements only when clinically indicated.

While vitamin D is essential for bone metabolism and calcium regulation, supplements should only be prescribed when clinically justified. Unsupervised use, particularly when exceeding recommended doses, may lead to adverse effects and is not recommended without specific medical indication.