WHAT IS PHYTOFLUENE? Phytofluene is a carotene and phytonutrient (health boosting, plant based chemical compounds that are not classed as essential nutrients). It is a powerful antioxidant that may also have further health benefits in humans. In this article I take a deeper look at phytofluene and discuss its potential health boosting properties. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF PHYTOFLUENE? It is not known who discovered phytofluene or when it was discovered. WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF PHYTOFLUENE? Phytofluene is a powerful antioxidant that can keep your body’s cells safe from … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
10 Cool Christmas Presents With A Fitness Theme
Fitness themed Christmas gifts are a great way to share your interest with friends and family. Whether you are looking for a stocking filler or a more substantial gift, there are a wide range of cool Christmas presents with a fitness theme available. Today I am going to help you find the perfect Christmas present with 10 of the hottest fitness gifts. 1) ADICTABALL The Adictaball is a perfect fitness themed Christmas present for a friend or family member who refuses to do any physical activity. It will not improve their physical fitness but it will make sure they are at least exercising … [Read more...]
Cryptoxanthin Explained
WHAT IS CRYPTOXANTHIN? Cryptoxanthin (also known as beta-cryptoxanthin) is a carotenoid and phytonutrient (health boosting, plant based chemical compounds which are not classed as essential nutrients). It is chemically very similar to beta carotene and like beta carotene it is used by your body to create vitamin A. In this article I will be providing a full breakdown of cryptooxanthin and discussing how it affects the human body. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF CRYPTOXANTHIN? There is very little information available regarding the discovery of cryptoxanthin. WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF … [Read more...]
The Free Fitness Tips Christmas Survival Guide
It might seem a little early to start posting about Christmas but it is actually only 7 weeks away. Over the next 7 weeks I am going to be posting plenty of useful tips to help you avoid the Christmas bulge and maintain some level of fitness over the festive period. However, today I am going to get you prepared for the coming weeks with the Free Fitness Tips Christmas Survival Guide. This comprehensive guide gives you all the information you need to survive the holiday season with your fitness intact. Whether you are trying to fit in some exercise, looking for the perfect gift for a fitness … [Read more...]
Canthaxanthin Explained
WHAT IS CANTHAXANTHIN? Canthaxanthin is a carotenoid and phytonutrient. It is most famous for being a sunless tanning product but this natural nutrient may have further health benefits in humans. In this article I will be providing you with a full overview of canthaxanthin and its role in the human body. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF CANTHAXANTHIN? Canthaxanthin was discovered by the British chemist Basil Weedon in 1970 along with a selection of other carotenoids. WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CANTHAXANTHIN? Canthaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that can protect the body’s cells … [Read more...]
Jogging Music – My Top 5 Best Songs To Run To
“To a runner, a side stich is like a car alarm. It signifies something is wrong, but you ignore it until it goes away.” Recently I have been looking back at some of my most popular posts and found that there was a lot of interest in this post on jogging. After reading through my previous jogging articles I realised that I’ve really not done a lot of outdoor jogging this year. I have been focussing quite a lot on gym work and not getting outside to jog even though we have been having some gorgeous weather here in the UK. Looking back I feel quite disappointed in myself because jogging is … [Read more...]