Although, I typically don’t like to make generalizations, I think it’s interesting to share some observations I’ve had regarding the fitness stigmas here in Shanghai. This blog entry contains no tips or advice on how to train better or eat healthier but rather it’s a reflection on the industry in which I am in and some context which I find brings things into better perspective. You may agree or disagree with me and if you
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I bet you're not sleeping enough. We should be sleeping a lot more than what most of us average - especially for us Shanghai-ers who often work (too) hard and play (too) hard. Add to the fact that we don't exercise enough and we don't always eat well, and drink too much (fake alcohol) - sounds like a recipe for disaster. You can only burn both ends of the candle for so long... According to the National Sleep Foundation,
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"I need to exercise more..." What is exercise? Might seem like a no brainer, but the answer is less straightforward than you might think... As a fitness consultant, I find that words like "exercise" are used to mean different things by different people. Another example of this the phrase ‘getting back into shape’. Depending on the person, this could mean either building muscle mass, burning fat or increasing physical performance at a specific activity like
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5 things you may not know about coffee Coffee: is it good or bad for you? The answer is not straightforward; after all, caffeine is a psychological stimulant with a mix of effects on the body. Most people are familiar with the common effects: increased alertness; a temporary energy boost; and, if consumed in excess: “the jitters”; heart palpitations; feelings of anxiety. Based on current medical research, the bottom line is that coffee is basically
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