Sweet, Tasty, Easy, Yellow … and Healthy!
GIOIA® Bananas are a great source of Vitamin B6 , Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper and Dietary Fiber. They release energy slowly, helping you remain alert for longer. High levels of Potassium energise the brain, making it more alert and receptive to learning, whilst magnesium improves focus. Each banana roughly contains 110 calories, 4 grams of dietary fiber and 400mg of potassium, which add up to 11% of your recommended daily intake.
GIOIA® Bananas are a great way to fuel your body before or after exercise. They are full of natural sugars for maintaining energy, and contain a satisfying amount of fiber. They’re also a great source of potassium, which enhances alertness and prevents muscle fatigue.
Your pre-workout meal plays a crucial role in supplying your body with all the nutrients it needs to ensure optimal performance during your workout. Having half a banana before working out helps to jumpstart your metabolism, ensuring a better all-round exercise session.
Don’t be a couch potato! Start these easy workouts now!
Try the below exercises at least 3 times a week and you’ll feel the difference in no time. You’ll only need 10 minutes a day!
Chair Dips:
Grab a chair. Sit on the edge, with hands next to hips. Slide your bottom off the edge and bend elbows to 90 degrees. It is important to keep your back close to the chair, then push back up. Do 10 to 12 repetitions.
Chair Squats:
Stand in front of a chair, with your feet at hip-distance apart. Lean slightly forward and bend knees and tap your bottom on chair. Don’t sit! Throw your weight into your heels and keep heels over toes. Do 10 to 12 repetitions.
Butterfly Abs:
All you need is a comfortable rug or mat. Lie on your back, placing the soles of your feet together – relax your knees. Place hands behind your head, with your elbows .
Oblique Crunches:
Relax. Lie on your back with bent knees. Cross one ankle over the opposite knee and place your right hand behind your head. Lift your shoulder towards the opposite leg and release. Do 10 to 12 repetitions and switch sides.
Modified Push-Ups:
Get down on all fours, knees together. Stretch hands out and lift feet. Your head, neck, back and butt should be in alignment. Keeping your abs tight, bend elbows and lower chest toward the floor. Press back up. Do 10 to 12 reps.
Tip Toe Squats:
Stand with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart. Put your hands on your hips and turn toes out. Rise up onto your toes and squat down, popping yourself back up to your starting position while remaining on your tip toes. Repeat 10 to 12 times.