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Fitness is a key part of work-life balance

Prioritise your health

How do you manage to do regular training while balancing your professional life?

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One workout is better than no workout

There is no excuse for not doing fitness training!

Many might feel demotivated because they do not have the time to do many workouts with a busy schedule. Read some advice from a professional and be inspired to get active at least once a week.

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A plate a day

Adapting to Switzerland's health conscious and active lifestyle isn't always easy. Natalia Hedges recalls her introduction to Swiss- German cuisine, table manners and discovering that there is more...

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Energy balance

Understand the science of losing or gaining weight

The energy balance can be positive or negative. To understand how the body gains or loses weight this concept is important to understand.

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Sugar is evil

Avoid sugar and alcohol. Both will stop your fat-burning process.

We eat more and more sugar, also through processed food. Sugar provides fast energy, but in contrast to our ancestors from the Stone Age, we do not need it.

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Nature holds all the cards

Natural and fresh foods of all kinds are the basis for your healthy diet

We are presented with processed and unhealthy food every day. Read this short and simple guide to a healthy diet.

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You are what you eat

Eat well! Your body is one of a kind. Listen to it and eat well.

Healthy eating is not just trendy or a boring routine, it is fun! Try to explore new flavours on your own terms and listen to your body. Read these nutritional tips and get excited about everyday...

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The staircase to heaven

Integrating staircase training into your daily fitness programme

Need a new jogging routine? This article gives guidance to anyone interested in including something new when out on a run, or to anyone looking for inspiration to get out there!

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Stress time is crucial

Try out the stress time effect in your own training

Many are talking about repetitions in strength training, but fewer are talking about how long a repetition should last. Learn the expert tips and concepts.

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Turn a few laps!

Go for a run on a track

Get expert tips on training on a running track. Running tracks make for excellent training arenas and they are not just for top athletes.

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