Aquatic walking, also called sea hiking, can be carried out in winter as well as in summer, as long as you are equipped with the correct technical clothing, aqua shoes and accessories to protect yourself from the cold, wind and damp. This endurance walking activity takes place in the sea and is increasingly popular due to its many health benefits.

After giving birth, allow yourself some time before returning to sport. With the agreement of your doctor, you can get back to playing sports by choosing an appropriate activity after a few weeks off. While waiting for all the right conditions to be met, many very gentle activities can be conducted without danger, such as walking, stretching, breathing exercises…

Hydration plays a crucial role for health, especially when you do sports. Drink about 1.5 litres of water in small quantities throughout the day, but don’t drink too much. If you are an athlete, be sure to adapt the amount you drink to your physical activity and don’t hesitate to opt for isotonic or energy drinks during prolonged exercises.

There is nothing like a well-thought-out fitness programme to keep you motivated throughout the year. Winter is an opportunity to try out new activities: snow sports, mountaineering, etc. If the cold is a hindrance to your sporting activities, you can always try an indoor activity at home or in a gym. By choosing to be accompanied by a coach, you are giving yourself every chance to stay motivated all winter long.

After the holidays, start by eliminating toxins and fats, and rest your body by starting a weeklong detox programme. Accompany your good resolutions with a return to sport and exercise: cardio activities are ideal for slimming down and losing calories. By following good lifestyle habits that combine sport, diet and sleep, you should quickly achieve lasting results.

Whether indoors or outdoors, working out with music reduces the intensity of the exercise, helps you to concentrate and makes the session much more fun. Equip yourself with headphones that are suitable for your sport and sort through your favourite music to create playlists adapted to the rhythm of each training phase: Warm-up, cardio, HIIT, recovery and so on.

Eating healthily is especially important at work, where there is not enough time to prepare food yourself. By planning the preparation of your meals and by choosing places where you can eat well-balanced meals outside rather than in fast-food restaurants, you can take the time to take a real lunch break, with diet meals made from carefully selected fresh ingredients.

To eat healthily at home, avoid processed foods, which are too high in fat, salt and sugar, and opt for homemade meals with fresh fruit and vegetables. When cooking your meals, you can select fresh ingredients and replace sweets with more nutritious foods, to stay in tip-top shape.

The body needs benchmarks to determine the phases of wakefulness and sleep. By making bedtime a ritual with calm activities, which always take place at the same time, you promote falling asleep and are more rested: Limit the time spent in front of screens, take a hot bath, do a breathing exercise or similar. During the day, there are also opportunities to develop good habits to get a good night’s sleep and stay healthy.

A yoga mat and a comfortable outfit are all you need to start doing yoga at home. Learn a few easy-to-follow basic postures and discover the many interactive sports coaching sessions available to you on the iFit® app. You’ll never run out of ideas for varying the postures and relaxing in the comfort of your own home.

Smoothies are the ultimate drinks for athletes: They’re quick to prepare, contain healthy ingredients like fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cereals and aromatic herbs – enough to fill you up with vitamins so you’ll have the energy to work out all day! With so many recipe ideas, you can achieve all your goals: Weight loss, muscle gain, muscle recovery and so on.

Finding a positive quotation will allow you to stay motivated during the most important stages of your life: Embarking on a project and persevering, and facing difficulties with your head held high. Gain self-confidence and put things into perspective by seeking out the wise words of some particularly inspiring people.