Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Jennifer Gillan who works for A.Vogel. ----- During winter, when we’re exposed to less sunlight, our serotonin levels are depleted. Serotonin is what is technically known as a neurotransmitter which in plain English means it helps messages pass down nerves to the muscles or organs they are meant for. Your internal communication network, when fired with plenty of serotonin, will be fully functional and your body will be a generally happier and more efficient place to hang out in. Lack of serotonin is associated with low mood, SAD … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
Acai – What Can It Do?
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Holland & Barrett. ----- It’s that time of year again: when we want to get in shape for the Spring / Summer season and thoughts of the gym appear. Now not all of us like those thoughts and this is what causes the ill-fated crash diets that can do more harm than good to our bodies. As such we look for new and different ways to help us to shift those unwanted pounds and inches as well as removing all the toxins from our bodies that have built up over the Christmas period. One of the most popular ways this is done is through the … [Read more...]
Go Green & Naturally Lose Weight With Green Tea
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from the blogger and fitness enthusiast Jefferey Morgan who owns Get This Ripped. ----- Have you ever wondered that losing weight could be so much easier? After hours of running on the treadmill and working out, there are still no favourable outcomes? Then it is time to inculcate a wonder drink in your diets. The drink popularly known as Green Tea is a storehouse of anti-oxidants. Green tea is prepared from the leaves of Camellia sinensis and goes through minimum oxidation. It is mainly cultivated in China but has become popular all over … [Read more...]
Stay Fit In Your Lunch Break
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Carlo who works for Davies Sports. ----- We are all fitness fanatics now, with a much greater awareness to keeping fit and healthy. Find out how to keep fit in your lunch break now. In recent decades attitudes seem to have changed to a more positive outlook on physical health with more individuals seeking to take better care of their mind and body. With many people working long hours, it can be extremely hard to squeeze in regular exercise and follow a consistent healthy diet. But a strong sense of well being involves finding the … [Read more...]
Step into Spring With The Body You Want While Avoiding Those Pesky Myths About Abs!
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Ab-Solutely Fit. ----- The human animal is definitely an interesting one. It's an animal that truly wants to be able to show off to the fullest and for most modern day humans that's going to be having the best body, period. Male or female, there's just something exciting about showing off a nice body and causing jealousy in other people. It's not like it's a bad thing at all if you step out of your house and people can't wait to comment on your hard work at the gym. But what if you're at the beginning and you need some … [Read more...]
Shedding Pounds without Spending Pounds
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Clinic Compare. ----- The Best ways to Lose Weight Unfortunately there is no quick fix solution when it comes to losing weight. Even the cosmetic surgery route is not always an easy option. It can be painful and is almost always a relatively expensive option. The main surgical method used to remove body fat is liposuction. This is not a cheap option and can cost anywhere between £1500 and £5000, depending on where in the UK the treatment is carried out and on what part of the body. Cheaper surgery is available in countries such as Spain … [Read more...]
Do Injury Free Exercise With These Tutorials
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from the freelance writer Kate Wilson. ----- So you have finally made up your mind to stay in shape. But be careful because if you suddenly jump into a whole new exercise plan then the results could leave you with a damaged body rather than the fitness you had desired. The risk of injury always lurks around when over-exercising. The list below outlines a number of ways to avoid this happening. 1. Know Your Body Before you start an exercise plan it is very important that you know about your physical limitations. Doing too much too soon can … [Read more...]
Vitamin D ‘Vital To Health’
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Staysure. ----- Everyone tends to be feeling a bit run down near to the beginning of the year, but if you've been particularly prone to colds and flu this winter, you might want to look into upping your Vitamin D intake. The vitamin has countless health benefits, and yet so many people do not make an effort to get more of it by way of their diet. Not only does it keep bones and teeth healthy, a lack of the vitamin could also trigger serious conditions such as rickets and there is also plenty of evidence linking it to fertility, … [Read more...]
The Benefits of a Workout Buddy
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Heather Green of Online Nursing Degrees. ----- Maintaining the motivation to workout can be hard in these cold winter months. Who wants to crawl out of a warm bed to run outside in the cold? Then again, it can be hard to keep up the motivation in the summer months when fun in the sun is much more appealing. Turns out, there's always a reason NOT to exercise. Finding a workout buddy can help keep you on track and stay motivated all year long. In fact, working out with a friend has many benefits. Here are a few: 1) It's More … [Read more...]
Keep Your Body And Mind Fit
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Pure Content. ----- In this day and age there are reports every day about the growing worldwide problem with obesity. Weight gain can be caused by any number of things and while it is not easy for everyone to just get up and run a marathon, there are things people can do to help their body to stay fit and healthy. A healthy body also means a healthy mind and the importance of keeping a mind active as we get older is often overlooked. Weight gain can of course just be down to genes. Even so some simple exercises can help to tone the … [Read more...]