Free Online Health and Fitness Courses

'You are what you eat'. How true is this? We don't mean that if you eat junk food you are a junk person but diets high in fats, salt and sugar and low in water, vegetables and fruit are likely to leave you malnourished. Malnourishment doesn't mean you are skinny - it means your body isn't getting the right combination of minerals, calories or kilojoules, vitamins and essential oils to function optimally. If you want to be truly healthy, you need to examine what you eat and adjust your diet where possible. Take as many of our free nutrition courses as you need to understand both the science and the everyday commonsense behind having a healthier diet. 

It is not only parents of young babies who are often sleep deprived. Research shows that with shift work, electric light, mobile phones, 24/7 entertainment and noise pollution, most people are getting less quality sleep than the body needs to do important maintenance work. If you are consistently tired, your concentration will fail, you will likely gain weight because your metabolism is thrown off kilter and you will be more susceptible to your immune system being compromised. Sleep allows your brain time to do important work, almost like 'filing' all the experiences you had while you were awake. Better sleep is possible - take a short course for practical tips to waking up refreshed and recharged!

Great athletes are defined not only by their physical abilities but also by their mental strength. Having the right mental attitude often means the difference between winning and participating in any competition. Discover how you or your team can build motivation and an appetite for success with our free courses. If you are more interested in reaping the psychological benefits that sports can bring than winning medals, our experts can help you there too. 

The human body is one of the most complex living organisms ever - even scientists don't understand how everything in our bodies truly 'works'. But our courses focus on what we do know about important systems like the urinary (kidneys and bladder), skeletal (bones and joints) and respiratory (lungs). Knowing names for parts of your body and seeing how organs work together (and what affects them negatively) will help you understand more when you are ill or injured. You will be able to tell a doctor about your symptoms more accurately and be able to take much better care of yourself, your children, your partner and your relatives. If you are considering a career as a carer or nurse, human anatomy will be one of the first subjects you will have to pass. Affiliate Watch 24's free courses on the human body will help you start your journey to better health.

The world is busy, we're busy, our kids are busy, work is busy, traffic is busy... It seems like there is often never a moment's peace for many people. Mindfulness is a way of deliberately being aware of the present moment: you pause and take note of your bodily sensations, thoughts and emotions, calmly acknowledging them without acting on them. This is a great way to relax but it does take practice to get right. Fortunately, we have some good free mindfulness courses that can teach you the essence of what being 'mindful' means. Meditation is another great destressing and relaxing technique that also takes some practice. Our guides will show you meditation techniques that will let you feel lighter and more at peace. Sign up today so you can enjoy the benefits of meditation and mindfulness as soon as possible.

Alternative healing is a way of describing treatments and medications that aren't considered part of conventional Western medicine. Cultures around the world developed therapies for the unwell before the West came into contact with them, and many people now use alternative healing practices. If you are unfamiliar with them, our free courses are the best place to start. You can explore everything from the energy flow of reiki to seeing how different colours can influence us.