The effect of alcohol on your fitness success — Ask Dr. Kirsten!
Bars and restaurants have reopened and summer’s still here. When the sun comes out, it’s great to have drinks on a cozy terrace. But since most of you also love to workout, this raises the question how these two things can be …
Staying strong mentally — Ask Dr. Kirsten!
Now that the corona virus has entered our lives for about a year, we are seeing its effects on a large scale. In addition to worries about sick family members, the virus is also having an impact on an individual and societal …
A face mask at RowStudio? — Ask Dr. Kirsten!
Your health is our highest priority. That’s why we have decided that the use of a face mask in the studio is mandatory since October 1st. Only during the workout, the mask can be taken off. In case you forgot your a …
The science behind working out together — Ask Dr. Kirsten!
We all know exercise is good for the body, but did you know that having a couple of extra bodies in the room is good for your exercise too? Research shows that being part of a community can improve your fitness goals. …
Give your immune system a boost!
We refer to resistance as a healthy state of the immune system. The immune system depends on the combination of physical barriers, organs, molecules and antibodies that protect you from unwanted intruders. Intruders could be bacteria, viruses, fungi and other parasites. On …
Find balance in your workout routine — Ask Dr. Kirsten!
Sometimes people have trouble finding the right balance in their fitness and training schedule. The thrill of the workout can be addictive! This is caused by endorphins. These are substances, released during physical exercise, arousal, pain, when eating spicy foods or chocolate, …
Was drinking coffee before your workout a good idea?
Some people say that drinking some coffee is beneficial to torching serious amounts of calories. If you’ve not been keeping up with the discussion on the health and fitness forums, there are ways to do this wrong! Here’s the round up of …
Vincent talks to us about putting the ‘intensity’ in a HIIT workout
This December, we’re offering 3 extreme 60-minute workouts, just before for the holidays. Because indulging in holiday carbs, feels much better after a crazy good workout. This extreme workout is a 60-minute serious HIIT: a High Intensity Interval Training. Vincent talks all …
Low-impact: the workout for all
There can be some confusion among exercisers around what a low-impact workout means. Don’t you think it sounds as if it eliminates the thing that we are doing it for – results? Luckily that couldn’t be further from the truth. If you …
Does rowing actually help me get toned?
Does rowing actually help you tone your muscles? And how fast? Sometimes we feel like we’re cheated by our workouts; you’ve tried every exercise known to man to get that clean set of abs, but still didn’t get that hot summer body …
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