When it comes to healthy living, we may feel we have the upper hand over the opposite sex. However, there are some instances where it can pay to take a leaf out of their book. To help give your health and fitness a boost, check out these top health lessons we can learn from men.
GET INTO SPORT
Statistics show that men are more likely to participate in group sports than women, which means that women could be missing out. Sports such as soccer and hockey are great for improving heart health and building bones, with research published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports showing that regularly playing soccer can increase bone mass and density as well as improving postural balance and muscle strength. Not only that, the competitive nature of team sports is great for boosting motivation, while being part of a team can help build social bonds.
DITCH THE FAD DIETS
With women's magazines packed full of weight loss plans and an estimated 70 per cent of women having been on a diet in the past 10 years (compared to just 30 per cent of men), fad eating has become a way of life for many women. Unfortunately, rather than helping you stay trim, yo-yo dieting can mess up the metabolism - causing your body to gain weight more easily - and lead to nutrient deficiency. Rather than obsessively counting kilojoules and ignoring your hunger, try seeing food as fuel (rather than the enemy) and adopting healthier male eating habits of regular, substantial meals.