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Fitne F us: RUGBY
If you’re looking for a new way to get your In addition to the obvious health benefi ts,
heart pumping, give rugby a “try.” Haha. rugby players also get a mental boost
A try is the rugby move that scores points. from participating in a team activity.
Get it? Regular rugby players have high levels of
self-confi dence and discipline. The social
Rugby, one of the most popular sports
in the world, originated in the early 19th component of rugby fosters a positive
century. It has some of the same elements mental state.
as soccer and football. Rugby players can Surprisingly, rugby is not a concussion
run with and kick the ball but only pass it factory. Cycling causes more head injuries
backward. It is an aggressive game, so be than this full-contact sport.
ready to push and be pushed. If you’re looking for something to get you
In general, this sport has similar health moving but doesn’t require a lot of focus,
benefi ts to most running sports. Participants try out for a rugby team. It’s good for your
build strength, increase fl exibility, improve muscles, heart, and social circle.
the body’s cardiovascular system, reduce Source:
stress by releasing endorphins, and develop https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/
speed and endurance. PMC6733317/ ask the rdN:
Because it is an aggressive sport, most players https://www.ed.ac.uk/news/2020/rugby-can-
focus on building muscle. As a result, most play-key-health-role-study-fi nds WHAT IS A DIGESTIVE ENZYME
rugby players have strong muscles and an SUPPLEMENT, AND DO I NEED TO BE
improved cardiovascular system that usually TAKING ONE?
accompanies strength training. A digestive enzyme supplement is a combination
of enzymes that are also found in our bodies.
Many over-the-counter digestive enzyme
supplements also contain alpha-galactosidase, a
substance the body cannot make. This enzyme

helps break down fiber found in beans, root
vegetables, and some dairy products – foods
that can upset your GI system. Generally,
a healthy person does not need additional
enzymes to break their foods down, because
the pancreas and small intestine do it naturally.
Like most supplements, these are not regulated

by the FDA, so look for certifications from
USP, NSF, or ConsumerLab.
I OVERATE OVER THE WEEKEND.
SHOULD I DO A CLEANSE TO DETOX
MY BODY?

While you may have overindulged this
weekend, it does not warrant a cleanse or detox.
Our liver, kidneys, digestive tract, and other
organs do a great job of removing any bad stu

from our bodies; better than any supplement or
cleanse can. Cleanses and detoxes sold in stores
are essentially laxatives, which can be harmful.
Your best bet is to eat a few more vegetables,
drink some extra glasses of water, and get back
into your normal routine.

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