After the 66-day hiatus due to COVID-19, Germany’s Bundesliga became one of the first major sporting leagues to resume post-lockdown.

Strength training is a popular choice of exercise among many because of the vast benefits that it presents both physically and mentally. Like with many other sports, however, it’s important to be aware of the factors that can put you at risk of any injury from it. 

Water is an essential nutrient for our bodies. Our organs and tissues depend on it to play vital roles in our system including nutrient transportation, thermoregulation (limiting changes in body temperature in warm and cold environments), joint lubrication and shock absorbency to protect your organs and tissues - just to name a few. 

The COVID-19 virus has left its mark on the whole world. It has disrupted everything in our lives, from traveling, to shopping, to work, and even our businesses. But, how about you? Have you been affected by it?  

We live in a fast-paced world where the weight of everyday demands is real and exhausting. 

There's a surge in stress-related disorders of all kinds for all ages, primarily working adults who may suffer from symptoms of depression, feelings of anxiety, and attention disorders.

Let's set it straight from the get-go that the tips provided by OMNI Strength & Performance in this article won’t give you a free pass to drink bottles upon bottles of alcohol, and still look and feel the way you want to.

On a global level, it’s undeniable that COVID-19 has disrupted our normal life and routines - we’re stuck indoors, unable to work, socialize or entertain ourselves as we used to. A modern lifestyle centred around socialising has almost but taken a turn for the worse. 

Nutrition plays a huge role in optimising our health and wellbeing; whether it’s to reach a healthy weight goal, build our immunity or fight certain diseases that we’re predisposed to. There’s a reason why certain nutrition trends emerge and it’s because we’re constantly discovering ways in which the food we eat can positively impact our overall health and well-being. 

Weighing an average of about 3.3kg, newborns are small and light - so even when they have to be carried for several hours a day (everyday), the consequences may not seem so significant. We often forget that babies grow at rapid rates. By the time they have their first birthday, they weigh an average of 9kg and are often carried for the same number of hours everyday. As your baby grows, carrying him or her can put a huge strain on your back which can result in back pain. 

Heavy lifting, repetitive movements and sitting at a desk all day at work can really take a toll on your body. A study conducted by the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) looked into the prevalence of neck, shoulder and back pain among office workers in Singapore, and found that 73.4% of the 324 respondents reported experiencing pain in at least one of those body parts.