The Urban Trainer Blog - UK

Research has already revealed that skipping breakfast is a sure way to binge at dinner.

A new study from the University of Nottingham in the UK has revealed that missing out on breakfast will increase your LDL-cholesterol levels. Men and women who skipped breakfast for two weeks experienced a rise of almost two points in their LDL compared with no change in those who ate something in the morning. Read more »

We are now working longer hours than any other country in Europe. Let’s take a closer look at stress and how to combat it.

The clinical definition for stress is when pressure exceeds our perceived ability to cope. It is different from pressure. Pressure can be energising. It motivates us to do things, we can enjoy racing to the finish line. If you experience more than three of the following thoughts, behaviours or feelings you are probably feeling a bit stressed: Read more »