Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Cedric Grosjean who owns Dance Direct. ----- The younger you are, the more flexible you are. Aging makes everyone less flexible as muscles tense and the possibility of injury related to lack of flexibility increases. Professional levels of dance, be it urban dancing or classical ballet, can be reached only with enough strength and flexibility. But even today research on how to train your body to its optimum flexibility is limited. Even though scientists agree that flexibility depends on such factors as joint and muscle health, age, … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
Easy Chair Workouts For The Lower Body And Abs
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Tanya Harris who writes for MyFood.co.uk ----- If you’re a cubicle dweller like many people, then you know all about what it’s like to spend between four to eight hours per day sitting down. The human body wasn’t built to sit down all day… that’s why we were given legs. Unfortunately, working in a chair all day seems like the only option for us. If you consistently get sore legs from being planted on your buttocks for a majority of the day, here are a few valuable exercises to keep your muscles loose and your legs healthy. These work … [Read more...]
3 Important Muscle Building Steps
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from John Cammidge who owns and operates Great Weight Lifting. ----- I want to talk today about the important steps that need to be taken to in order for you to build muscle mass & strength. When most novices workout in a gym they usually follow routines from bodybuilding magazines, train until they get a "pump", waste time with Isolation exercises and don't follow a strict enough diet. If this is you stop right now, it's a complete waste of your time and energy! There are essentially 3 important steps that must be followed to ensure … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits Of Breastfeeding
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Kodjo Hounnake who manages his own health and fitness blog - Kodjo Workout. ----- Breast milk is the most preferred type of milk for babies. Beyond its nutritional values, breastfeeding a baby has many other advantages that need to be highlighted. From a nutritional standpoint, studies reveal that breast milk contains vitamins and nutrients that are key to the baby’s developmental phase of the first 6 months of its life. More specifically, breast milk is jam-packed with substances that protect the baby from illnesses. So let’s review … [Read more...]
7 Best Spring Shape Up Programs
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Becky Harris who writes for U-Pack. ----- Do you want more muscle and less fat by the end of spring? Just going to the gym and doing some cardio isn’t going to cut it. However, there are seven powerful, calorie-burning programs available that you can use in your own living room. Be aware that most of these programs are rather intense, so you should be able to do at least an hour of cardio to perform these most of these exercises. 1) Insanity Perhaps the hardest workout routine ever put on a DVD, Insanity promises to change your body … [Read more...]
Five Fun Ways To Shift That Extra Weight
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Electric Bloom who offer a range of unique fitness holidays. ----- In a world where there seems to be a new exercise DVD, bootcamp or personal trainer promising fantastic results around every corner, it can be difficult to figure out which options are going to have the best results for you and your own weight loss goals. It’s clear that the same things don’t work for everybody, but one thing is true; you are far more likely to stick to something that you actually enjoy, or at least, don’t completely despise, so it’s a good idea to make … [Read more...]
How To Hydrate
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Zoe who writes for Nuffield Health Careers. ----- Keeping hydrated is a huge priority for athletes of all levels, to ensure your performance and health are at the best they can possibly be. Whether you’re just starting out on a brand new fitness regime, or you’ve been training for a long time, the importance of keeping your body in tip-top, hydrated condition should never be overlooked. Just How Important Is H2O? Two thirds of our bodies are made up entirely of water and it is fundamental in regulating our digestive systems, … [Read more...]
How To Use Social Media To Improve Your Fitness
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Jamie Gibbs ----- My biggest problem when it comes to healthy living and fitness is a complete lack of motivation. I start out with the best intentions, but then my regime quickly unravels and I end up eating takeaway pizza whilst sat in front of the TV, feeling more defeated for giving up. I’ve since found that there are a host of tools available for you to get motivated and improve your health using social media, so now you don’t have to go it alone. An App For Everything There are a range of apps that are available for both iOS … [Read more...]
The Scale Doesn’t Lie – How To Tell if You’re Kidding Yourself
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Becky Harris who writes for U-Pack. ----- Many people have scales but they tend to deny that they are gaining weight, even if the scale shows they are carrying an extra pound or two. The sad truth is that most overweight people deny that they are gaining weight until it is too late. The scale doesn't lie and you need to accept your weight. Here are a few helpful tips and insights that will help you know if you are really overweight or not. 1. Gaining Muscle Many people say they are gaining weight because they are gaining muscle. This … [Read more...]
Handy Tips For Marathon Training Plans
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Lucozade. ----- When running a marathon, the training plan you choose will depend on whether you are an experienced runner and the distance you would normally run. This article provides you with a number of marathon training plans to suit all levels of runner. Beginners If you are new to running, you should work your way up to the marathon distance by entering smaller races first. It is important to give yourself time to get into shape too. You should first work on your ability to run by incorporating small runs within your … [Read more...]