Struggling to focus? Exercise boosts dopamine and serotonin levels, improving attention and motivation. Think of it as a natural way to upgrade your brain’s WiFi signal—faster, stronger, and less likely to disconnect at random moments.
At Feel Fitness Center we educate and sensitize the community on the importance of improving their health and well-being one step at a time. Our dedicated staff will walk with you and help you become an expert in your own progress towards the new behavior that supports diet, nutrition and fitness changes. Healthy eating does […]
Tight muscles can be frustrating, painful and as a result limit movement. As we age, we find it hard to do the simplest of chores that we enjoyed during our youthful days. For some of us, life’s simplest of pleasures like tieing our shoelaces, bending, scratching our own backs and a bunch of other activities […]
As humans, we need love, food, water, clothes, shelter, sleep, exercise, sex (there is much food for speculation on the last one)…you know, the basics. But did you know social connections ranks right up there? We absolutely need strong connections and good social support to flourish. Research shows that people with strong social bonds are […]
We would love to thank our clients who have given us the privilege of accompanying them for their major portion of their fitness journey. At Feel Fitness Center, in Garden Estate, Nairobi, I speak to so many mums who have lost their identity and passion outside of being a parent. “It is second nature to […]
While alcohol might seem like a quick way to unwind, it actually strips your body of the essential fluids it needs to function properly. That’s why it’s important to balance your drinks with water to help counteract the dehydrating effects of alcohol and keep your body hydrated
Fitness should be part of your daily routine, just like brushing your teeth (or swiping through Instagram… hey, we all have our guilty pleasures). It doesn’t have to be fancy or time-consuming—just make it a habit, and your body will thank you for it!
Hiking is a fun way to explore your surroundings, and a wonderful way to build networks while strengthening your mental and physical muscles. The challenge from the hike may also help you discover that you are mentally stronger than you thought. Our fast-paced lives rarely allow us to undo the 100 plus hours of inactivity […]
Nothing reveals your age faster than your posture. Flexibility and muscular strength play a big role in how you carry yourself. Always finish your swim, jog, walk, or golf game with a good stretch. Focus on the muscles that worked hardest, and stretch while they’re warm to avoid injuries. Bonus: stretching improves mobility and gives you a better range of motion around your joints.
Spend 5–10 minutes (depending on the intensity of your workout) on gentle, rhythmic movements that mimic the exercise you’re about to do but at a lower intensity. This gets your joints, muscles, tendons, and yes, even your brain, ready for action. Warming up gradually increases your heart rate and boosts blood flow to your working muscles