Walking is great for fat burning and can be very relaxing. Let the sun invite you to head outside—especially in the municipality of Leusden, which was voted the Walking Municipality of the Year 2017! Together with Alkmaar and Apeldoorn, Leusden was nominated for this prestigious award—and ultimately, Leusden took the title. The reasons for its…
When choosing a physical activity, the most important thing is that you enjoy it. That makes it easier to stick with. There are so many ways to stay active—there’s always something that suits you, whether it’s cycling, brisk walking, or dancing. Want to feel fit and energized?Exercise and sports help. Being physically active has many…
If you want to lose weight, adjusting your eating habits is the first and most important step. That means eating healthier and eating less. In addition, exercise is good for your health and supports weight loss. However, if your diet stays the same, you’ll see slower results. It’s all about the combination. Exercise and physical…
A well-balanced diet can lead to significant health benefits. In combination with sufficient physical activity, moderate alcohol consumption, and not smoking, it reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases. The BenFit lifestyle program offers you guidance in nutrition, exercise, and relaxation—key elements of a healthy lifestyle. Tips for a healthy lifestyle: Eat 250 grams of…
From now on, all members with an account can use our brand-new BenFit App. With this app, you can log in at any time from your mobile phone and always access your personal nutrition advice! Don’t have an account yet? Get in touch with your coach right away so you can start using the BenFit…
When you start exercising, there’s a chance that you don’t lose weight, lose very little, or even gain weight. This might discourage some people, even though they are making progress. That’s because you’re building muscle mass—and muscle weighs more. Even if you don’t lose weight immediately, physical activity is still great for your health. If…
Karin, 28 years old, is in a relationship with Erik and is the mother of Suus. She recently started a blog where she shares about various topics and hopes to inspire her followers! One of those topics is her experience with the BenFit lifestyle program, which she started last month. She will be writing a…
In 2010, I lost 20 kilos on my own and managed to maintain that fairly well for five years—until the past six months. Due to my demanding work, exercising quickly became a low priority. Coming home tired in the evenings, I just couldn’t drag myself to the gym anymore. After the summer holiday of 2016,…
You don’t necessarily need to go for long walks — even micro-walks already have a positive impact on your health. We all know that walking is good for us. But who really goes for a 30-minute walk every day?! 1. Walk 2 minutes per hourBy moving for just 120 seconds every hour instead of sitting,…
But is our step counter telling us the truth? We use all kinds of technology to track our daily activity. But despite all this technology, errors still occur. For example, people actually take about twice as many steps per day as the official statistics suggest. This is because steps taken while walking around the house…
You should continue to exercise not only during weight loss, but also afterward. The yo-yo effect of dieting is a recurring obstacle to losing weight. Only 5% of people who attempt to lose weight manage to maintain it long-term. For many, unfortunately, the effort seems to have been in vain. However, you can protect yourself…
Anxiety and depression can be treated with yoga. This was shown in a study involving 65 women with various forms of depression and anxiety. For this study, the participants were divided into two groups. 34 women took part in a 90-minute yoga session twice a week for two months. The other 31 women were placed…
