Can you start exercising at any age?
There is no age limit for starting physical activity. The health benefits are the same whether you start at 20 or after 40! To begin exercising again, I choose an activity that I enjoy, and I make sure I warm up properly and give my body time to recover. I go at my own pace, perhaps with the help of a coach.
How can the Mood Food series on iFIT help me eat better?
In the Mood Food series on iFIT, Dr Eva Selhub offers a better understanding of the links between food and emotions. By
learning how to balance my microbiome and discovering mindful eating, I can change my relationship with food. The series is accompanied by recipes and practical exercises to quickly adopt healthy habits.
Why is adopting healthy habits a good way to stay healthy?
A habit is no longer an effort, but a reflex, which requires much less energy and makes you feel better. Take stock of your existing habits to add new healthy rituals and make sure you stick to them: hydration, nutrition, sleep, exercise: it’s up to you to find your own!
How do you find the time to exercise?
If exercising is important to me, I consider it as important as my personal and professional appointments. I intersperse physical activity with
other parts of my daily life to maximise any downtime and take every opportunity I have to exercise.
What are the best meditation series on iFIT?
When on the move, opt for a series of audio meditations. To walk while connecting mind and body, head to Hawaii with
Emi Erickson and Jamie Mitchell. Other series include meditations in Panama and Montana. For peace, courage and
determination, choose your goal and destination. Each day has its own meditation session on iFIT!
How to avoid side stitches when exercising
Side stitches cause sharp pain and appear suddenly during exercise. Compress the affected area, slow down, breathe deeply and the pain goes away in a few minutes. To make them less frequent, strengthen your abdominal muscles, stretch, warm-up well and avoid running after a meal.
How do you sit less when working in an office?
To avoid sitting for too long and maintain your physical and mental health, set yourself some guidelines. Get up every half
hour, implement strategies to walk more and count your steps with the aim of breaking your record every day. You can do
it!
How do you stay motivated to be fit?
To keep myself motivated, I note the things that might discourage me and then I find appropriate solutions. I ask myself
what my real reasons are for training and I set up the conditions in which I want to do exercise. I am not too demanding
with myself and I persevere, putting pleasure first in my physical activity.
How do you start running?
In the beginning, alternate between brisk walking and running intervals, paying attention to the quality of your stride and breathing to find the right pace. Once you have improved your cardio, incorporate acceleration into your sessions. Cross-training with strength training in addition to running is the fastest way to improve your fitness.
When can you say you are healthy?
The definition of health varies throughout life and depends on each person, their desires, their age, their experience, and
other factors. To remain in good health, we can take control of three elements: nutrition, sleep and physical activity. Well-
being and living conditions are also essential criteria for feeling good and being able to fulfil your dreams.
