Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Hertsmere Leisure. ----- Summer is here and you want to get fit. So, let’s think: you could go for run, a swim in the sea or kick a football around in the park. It’s nearly time for Wimbledon – how about tennis? Well, if only the sun was shining. Here’s the reality: we live in Britain, not Miami. So how do we make that miracle – whether it’s that beach body you've always craved or just better physical shape – happen? Exercise is life changing. It fires up the feel-good chemicals and, as any psychologist will tell you, that’s … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
5 Great Ways To Stay Healthy
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Adam Howes. ----- The poet and writer James Leigh Hunt once said that “the groundwork of all happiness is health.” In France, they were a little more severe, with the Renaissance humanist Francois Rabelais saying: “Without health, life is not life; it is only a state of languor and suffering.” Oh, those cheery Frenchmen. However, both thinkers were very much right, and their words highlight just how important staying healthy is to our quality of life in general. That being said, good health does not just stop at the physical; mental … [Read more...]
Working Nights? Five Ways to Improve Your Sleep
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from the Sleep Foundation. ----- Many call it the toughest shift to work, but unfortunately for some it’s one they have to soldier through. Simply managing to get through a night shift is no mean feat, but how do you recoup when your sleep cycle has been thrown out of its natural rhythm? This article seeks to help those struggling to get the sleep they deserve after a hard night’s work. Chronic insomnia can be crippling, so even if you’re not on the night shift it might be worth reading up on these tips to improve your sleep. 1. Shut … [Read more...]
How To Get A Six Pack Infographic
Hello Everyone. The following infographic is from Newitts. ----- Six pack abs are something that many people strive for but very few manage to achieve. Not only do they look great but they also provide you with the core strength and stability that's required to perform other exercises effectively, improve your posture and prevent lower back pain. This infographic provides you with all the tools you need to chisel your midsection and start to develop washboard abs and explains How To Get A Six Pack. Brought to you by Newitts … [Read more...]
Science Of Sleep Infographic
Hello Everyone. The following infographic is from FADS.co.uk. ----- Sleep is something the vast majority of people ignore when it comes to their health and fitness. However, if you want to enjoy optimal health and fitness, you needed to be getting at least 6 hours of quality sleep per night. By doing this you can enhance your physical performance, improve your memory, lose weight, lower your stress levels and much more. This post explains why sleep is so important by delving into the research behind it and looking at the Science Of Sleep. … [Read more...]
Top 5 Benefits Of Boxing
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Adam Howes. ----- Boxing is not just about pummelling your opponent to a pulp. In fact, rather than being an aggressive, male-dominated activity that dulls the senses, it is one that can help to exercise the mind just as much as it exercises the body. It is also a rare sport in which perseverance and resilience can be just as important as skill and strength. As such, over the years, boxing has become extremely popular with people of all ages, both male and female, helping individuals to build both confidence and strength whilst … [Read more...]
Lose Those Bingo Wings!
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a written by Hanna Carter. ----- It can be frustrating having to sit at a desk all day. To prevent you from not being able to work out in your office job, Gala Bingo have put together a number of exercises you can do while at work. Even in a very busy job many of these exercises can be done without anyone noticing. Sneaking in these little exercises can also help reduce stress levels and of course help execute those bingo wings! The Seated Leg Raiser The Seated Leg Raiser is a good way to stretch and warm up in the office. While sat at your desk, … [Read more...]
