Sunny Health & Fitness Mini Stepper with Resistance Bands

• TRACK YOUR FITNESS LCD monitor measures the steps time total and calories making your exercise more reasonable and effective
• TOTAL BODY Equipped with removable training bands this high-quality stepper tightens over 20 different core muscles and using low-impact aerobic exercise to help tone your chest back and shoulders
• HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEM Built with a hydraulic drive system this workout machine provides a smooth stepping motion
• HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Height adjustment knob adjusts the step motion height for either short bursts or long steps
• WIDE NON-SLIP PEDALS Large textured foot plates ensure a solid non-slip footing Height range will decrease with each counter-clockwise turn

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Foods you should eat for stronger nails

	BIOTIN This B vitamin, once known as vitamin H, plays a role in the infrastructure of keratin – a fibrous protein that is the main structural component of nails. Peanuts are a great source, and eggs are rich in biotin, too.
	ZINC Zinc is needed for cell division – vital for your ever-growing nails. Dry weak nails can indicate a deficiency of the mineral. Red meat – particularly lamb – is one of the best sources, but cashews, pecans, porridge oats and wholegrains are also good.
	PROTEIN Protein is vital for promoting keratin production – there’s usually enough keratin in a meatcontaining or vegetarian diet, but vegans need to take extra care to get protein from foods such as pulses and tofu, or meat alternatives such as Quorn or wheat protein.

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PROTECT YOUR TEETH

Thinking to Protect your mouth and teeth?

A review commissioned by the World Health Organization suggests carbohydrates that aren’t sweet-tasting can contribute to tooth decay.

The conclusion, from the review of 33 studies, was that fast-releasing refined carbs such as white bread, rice or pasta release sugar after being acted on by enzymes in saliva in the mouth. This released sugar then bathes the teeth, increasing the risk of dental decay and gum inflammation.

By comparison, slower-releasing whole grain carbs including quinoa, oats and brown rice don’t break down to sugar so readily into the mouth, helping protect against tooth decay and periodontal disease.

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CROSSFIT AT HOME

Ready for yourWOD(workout of the day)? This CrossFit-inspired
workout will raise your pulse and get those muscles burning!

BURPEES

Reps: 10

Works: Quads, glutes, abs, shoulders and upper back

• Start with both feet on the floor, shoulderwidth apart (A).
• Bend your hips and knees, and place your hands either side of your feet (B).
• Jump both of your feet backwards so your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels (C).
• Jump both feet between your hands, and then jump into the air, arms overhead (D).
• Land in the starting position, ensuring that you maintain soft knees to prevent injury.

AIR SQUATS

Reps: 10

Works: Quads, glutes, calves,hamstrings, shoulders and core

• Begin in a standing position, feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly out (A).
• Keeping your weight on your heels, bend your knees and lower your bottom down and back, as if you’re sitting back on a chair.
• Reach upward and bring your arms to chest height, using your arms as a counterbalance (B). Push through your heels to come back up to standing.

    

JUMPING LUNGES

Reps: 10

Works: Hip flexors, glutes, hamstrings, calves and core

• Stand with your feet together, elbows bent at right angles.
• Lunge forward with your right foot (A), and then jump straight-up, switching your legs in midair, like scissors (B).
• Land back in a lunge position with your left leg forward (C) and repeat, switching legs again. To prevent injury, try to land as softly as possible.

DIAMOND SIT-UPS

Reps: 10

Works: Core muscles 

• Lie on your back and place your fingertips by your ears. Open your legs into a diamond shape (aka butterfly legs), so the soles of your feet are pressed together and your knees are out wide (A).
• Inhale to curl your torso up to sitting (B), then reach forward and tap the floor in front of your feet.
• Slowly lower back to the starting position.

KEEP THE INTENSITY HIGH AND REST PERIODS LOW TO REACH YOUR POTENTIAL.

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