by Jenson Mak | Apr 5, 2018 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Bodies
Any form of exercise is going to take a toll on your body. It is crucial that recovery plays a big role in your fitness regiment. For runners, it is especially challenging to fully recover, especially when running back-to-back days. When you use the same...
by Jenson Mak | Mar 19, 2018 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies
Exercising when you have arthritis can prove challenging. Your body may not be able to handle certain exercise regiments that it used to be able to handle. Your joint pain may be so high that you don’t want to exercise. Compiled below is a list of tips that can...
by Jenson Mak | Mar 13, 2018 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies
As we get older, our bodies go through different changes. The way we exercise changes as well. Our bodies need more recovery time and we can’t train or exercise in the same manner as when we were in our 20’s. That doesn’t mean that you can’t still train and...
by Jenson Mak | Jan 8, 2018 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies
Taking a break from working out is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, many say that the occasional break from daily exercise is an essential part of maintaining good health. Still, it’s important to know how to ease back into your workout routine after taking...
by Jenson Mak | Dec 20, 2017 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Bodies
While the western parts of the world are wrapping up for winter, us easterners are throwing on our sunscreen for the heat of summer. My training for my first half marathon took place during the cooler months in Australia. But as the summer heats up, I have been...
by Jenson Mak | Dec 7, 2017 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
It makes up 70% of our earth’s surface and about 60% of our own body weight. Water is the essence of life. Without it, we would all perish and many people have a hard time getting enough into their system in one day. Some people go their entire life without enough...
by Jenson Mak | Nov 16, 2017 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies
Being based in Australia, I am fortunate to not experience too many days as cold as other parts of the world do. As I focus on my training for upcoming running events, I can’t help but wonder how those who live in cold climates keep their motivation up when it is...
by Jenson Mak | Oct 31, 2017 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
At any age, there are times when our brains seem to travel to a far away place and it becomes concerning. Even as young as our 20s our brain can see memory levels fading and forgetfulness. This being said, our brains will often remain sharp until our senior...
by Jenson Mak | Oct 16, 2017 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies
As my running journey is only beginning there are millions of fellow runners who have been at it for years. They, like me, find the pure benefit in a good run and know that your health can truly help you balance your health. I have begun documenting my journey...
by Jenson Mak | Sep 22, 2017 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies
Ageing is something that we all go through but dread happening. As much as we take care of our bodies, it is inevitable that our bodies will go through changes, the more birthdays that we celebrate. If you’ve frequented this blog before, you will see that there are...
