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So what is this Huel stuff anyway?

A shaker full of Huel and 2 packets of powder

Huel, if you didn’t know, is a nutritionally complete powered food that you add to water in order to make a “meal”. It is supposed to contain all the body’s nutritional requirements in a balanced blend of fats, carbohydrates and proteins as well as vitamins, minerals and fibre. It has been around for a few years now and it seems like more and more people are involving it in their diet. Perhaps you have seen it advertised or noticed a shaker of the stuff in the hands of a friend or colleague and are wondering what it’s all about? Why would anyone want to include powered food as part of their diet instead of just eating a proper meal?

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My favourite warm up before exercise

Concept 2 PM5 rowing monitor

Any exercise guide will emphasise the important of a good warm up before starting a workout. It will prevent injury as well as preparing your body for the workout. A good warm up will involve the entire body going through a good range of motion at a low intensity. My favourite warm up is done using a rowing machine. It involves the entire body, working arms, legs and core as well as cardio. The intensity starts low and gradually builds up preparing the body for whatever exercise I’ll be doing afterwards, whether rowing or not. This is how I do it, the exact pace and distance can be adjusted to the individual depending on experience and fitness level.

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