Balance HYM

It's the Olympics.

Let's check the slightly peculiar events that did not stand the test of time.

The forgotten Olympic sports An illustrated guide to some of the Olympic disciplines that did not stand the test of time.

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are essential nutrients (amino acids to be exact) including leucine, isoleucine, and valine.

"Branched-chain" refers to the chemical structure of these amino acids that stimulate building of protein in muscle and possibly reduce muscle breakdown.

Most common misconception of BCAAs are those nutrients only available in supplement form not natural food. Well, actually BCAAs does occur natural in food.

Good news?

Read more at:-
https://www.issaonline.com/blog/post/do-you-need-to-add-bcaa-supplements-to-your-workout-plan

2 more days to Paris Olympics 2024. We've got 5 trivia for you all.

NOMOPHOBIA (NO MObile PHone PhoBIA)
A psychological condition when people have a fear of being detached from mobile phone connectivity.

It is more common than you think.

Sweat is
✅A normal thing
✅Helps cool the body

Sweat does not
❎Burn more fats
❎Release toxins

How getting sweaty makes us human – Fit Planet Discover the unique purpose of perspiration and how our sweat has helped us climb to the top of the evolutionary ladder.

For body positivity, let's INSPIRE.

I = Ignore Extremes
N = No single right answer
S = Set boundaries
P = Practice self-compassion
I = Illuminate your plate
R = Reach out for help
E = Enjoy movement

Read more on:-

Body Positivity: Finding a Balance Find a balance between weight focus and weight neutrality as you learn to appreciate your own body both for what it looks like and what it can accomplish.

Turkish Get Up exercise

💪Great for balance, mobility and core activation.
💪Exposes weaknesses and imbalances, so you know which area to improve upon.
💪Not as delicious as Turkish delights but really great for your body.

Selamat Hari Raya Haji.

Some say the longer you sleep the more rest you get. Answer is Yes and No.

YES. Most adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep, although some only need as few as 6 hours or as many as 10 hours depending on health condition.

NO. If your sleep is not quality deep sleep, body may not have enough time to properly rest and repair.

❤️Love ? or ❤️💥Love Bombing?

Love is genuine feeling interest and affection unconditionally.

Love bombing intention is to influence a person by demonstrations of attention and affection with certain kind of condition in place.

Psychologists have identified love bombing as part of a cycle of abuse and have warned against it. It has also been described as psychological manipulation in order to create a feeling of unity within a group against another group/individual or a society.

May all be prosperous and bountiful all year round.

✅Diet is important
✅Promotes good health
✅Advice from certified person / practitioner

❌All diet plans work
❌Some give short results but affects body in long term
❌Just because some celebrity / influencer does it

May all beings be well and happy.

Sabbe satta sukhi hontu.

Been exercising for some time now ? How do you measure your progress besides the obvious *cough* body composition?

Time and time again many people weight their body weight EVERY DAY, see no result and end up quitting their exercise program. With consistent exercise and proper diet, measuring once every 2 weeks is suffice.

Results don't come overnight. It requires hard work and consistency. So be patient 💪💪💪

Fitness tests: How do you measure up? – Fit Planet Nothing beats seeing results. Use these four simple fitness tests to benchmark your fitness, assess your strength, and stay on track to success.

Let's celebrate the heroes and heroines of Red Cross (or Red Crescent in certain country) that are helping in disasters with things like bandages, stretchers, blood donations, tools and medical care.

Those people are also the first responder when critical care are needed in some war torn countries.

We commemorate the humble beginning of the Red Cross Movement and thank the staff, volunteers, and members all over the world.

“I give with joy, and the joy I give is a reward.”

Ensuring workplace safety and health amidst climate change.

Happy Labour Day.

This body had carried me through a hard life. It looked exactly the way it was supposed to.

- Veronica Roth, Carve the Mark-

Why You're Still Trapped in the 'Thinner Is Better' Way of Thinking and How to Get Out | Livestrong.com Mental health experts explain why we're still obsessed with thinness despite strides being made in the body-positivity movement and how to stop thinking this way.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Maaf Zahir dan Batin

Interesting read from a registered sports dietitian.

Learn more from the link below

Nutrition Advice I No Longer Give A registered sports dietitian explains how nutrition advice has evolved over the years on topics like low-fat diets, calories counting and intermittent fasting.

It’s a day to be happy, of course!

Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated International Day of Happiness as a way to recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world.

Lets us all people of any age, every classroom and business to join in celebration of the International Day of Happiness.

Share your happy stories with us !

Instant gratification in exercise

Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress

Happiness is a choice, not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy. No person will make you happy unless you decide to be happy. Your happiness will not come to you. It can only come from you.

–Ralph Harston -

祝你龙飞凤舞.

May the year of the dragon brings you auspicious and harmony.

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.

Let's talk about dealing with sarcasm.