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02/09/2026

Morning small group training

01/09/2026

31/08/2026

Citius, altius, fortius is de Latijnse spreuk voor "Sneller, hoger, sterker"

30/08/2026

Sunday training ?
Why not, outside is rain anyway 😉

25/08/2026

Een van mijn berichten heeft in de afgelopen week meer dan 10 reacties opgeleverd. Bedankt allemaal voor jullie betrokkenheid! 🎉

18/08/2026

Some fun on rainy day

( BMI is een hulpmiddel om te kijken of je gewicht ongeveer past bij je lengte en leeftijd. Het is geen rapportcijfer voor je lichaam.)

17/08/2026

The biggest health breakthrough of 2026?

One of the most important developments in health science in 2026 is the evolution of GLP-1 medications from mainly diabetes and weight-loss treatments into broader cardiometabolic therapies.

Research increasingly shows that these medications can do more than reduce body weight and blood glucose. In appropriate patients, they can also reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and kidney disease.

Even more interestingly, researchers are investigating potential benefits in conditions such as sleep apnoea, fatty liver disease and osteoarthritis.

But there is an important distinction: GLP-1 medications are not a replacement for exercise and healthy nutrition. The strongest evidence still supports regular aerobic exercise, strength training, a healthy diet, sufficient sleep and good control of blood pressure and cholesterol.

The real breakthrough may be that medicine is moving from simply treating diseases to treating the underlying metabolic risk much earlier.

14/08/2026

6 Foods — 3 for Carnivores, 3 for Vegans

Different diets. Same goal: high-quality, nutrient-dense food.

🥩 CARNIVORE

1. Eggs
Complete protein, choline, vitamin B12 and several other essential nutrients.
Great combination of protein and micronutrients.

2. Fatty fish — salmon, sardines, mackerel
Excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.
Especially valuable for cardiovascular health.

3. Lean, unprocessed meat
High-quality protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12.
Choose fresh, minimally processed meat rather than processed meat.

🌱 VEGAN

1. Legumes — lentils, beans, chickpeas
Excellent source of plant protein, fibre, folate and minerals.
Regular consumption is associated with better cardiometabolic health.

2. Nuts — walnuts, almonds, pistachios
Rich in unsaturated fats, fibre, minerals and bioactive compounds.
Replacing processed or red meat with nuts is associated with lower cardiovascular risk.

3. Whole grains — oats, barley, whole-grain rye
Provide fibre, minerals and slowly digested carbohydrates.
Higher whole-grain intake is consistently associated with better cardiovascular health.

The important part

Science doesn’t show that one extreme diet is automatically the winner.

The strongest evidence supports overall dietary quality: minimally processed foods, plenty of plants, adequate protein, healthy fats and very little processed food.

Eat for performance.
Eat for longevity.
And make your food work for you.