Wellness

Most people assume exercise makes you more likely to catch a cold, not less. That belief mostly comes from watching elite marathoners get sick after races. For everyday recreational sports, the opposite is closer to the truth. During a game, your body pumps immune cells, natural killer cells and neutrophils, into your bloodstream at higher rates. These cells patrol for threats, and regular players get this patrol boost several times a week. Over months, that adds up to a more responsive system. Why

Being tired from a match and being tired from a stressful day at your desk are not the same kind of tired. One drains your muscles and settles your nervous system down. The other keeps your mind spinning even after your body wants to shut off. I noticed this myself during a season of weekend football. On weeks I played, I was out within ten minutes of lying down. On weeks I skipped it because of travel, it took closer to forty, even

Creating a fitness routine is simple, but adhering to it is not the easiest thing in the world. A common scenario is starting with great enthusiasm only to lose steam weeks later as the goals are not realistic or the schedule just becomes too busy. The key sustainable fitness routine is not perfection but consistency that keeps you fit and healthy in the longer run. Set Realistic and Achievable Goals Set your realistic and specific fitness goals. Rather than trying to lose a

Sports are not just a source of enjoyment or competition, they are needed to enhance physical and mental health. Regular participation in football, cricket, basketball, tennis or just a pleasure in some amateur sport with your friends can lead you to a healthier and more balanced life. Sports have myriad contributions beyond the playing field, from improving fitness to relieving stress. Strengthening Physical Health Physical Strength, which is supposed to be the biggest benefit of sport. Motion strengthens muscles, improves cardiovascular health, and