Spinning is an exercise class that involves cycling at various intensities to music on a specially designed spinning bike. It works off an impressive 700 calories per hour and has countless other health benefits. In this post I'm going to be providing you with a full overview of the positives of spinning and listing 10 Health Benefits Of Spinning. Once you've had a read of this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below this post. Also, if you want to learn more about the health benefits of other popular exercise classes, take a look at the related … [Read more...]
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10 Health Benefits Of Stretching
Stretching is an area of fitness that many people neglect. However, by doing this you actually limit your health and fitness progress and miss out on numerous benefits. In this post I'll be taking a detailed look at the plus points of stretching and listing 10 Health Benefits Of Stretching. Once you’ve checked out this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you want more information on stretching, check out the related articles below: 6 Dynamic Stretches For Flexibility 6 Static Stretches For Flexibility >>> … [Read more...]
6 Static Stretches For Flexibility
If you're not currently doing some flexibility training as part of your fitness regime, you're missing out. By making an active effort to improve your flexibility, you can become more supple, enjoy a better quality of life, avoid injuries and much more. There are two main types of stretches you can use to improve your flexibility - dynamic stretches and static stretches. Dynamic stretches involve performing simple fluid movements to stretch certain areas of the body whereas static stretches involve holding a fixed stretch to enhance your flexibility. In this post I'm going to be looking at … [Read more...]
6 Dynamic Stretches For Flexibility
Flexibility is an area of fitness that many people ignore. However, by working on your flexibility you can enhance the quality of your day to day life, improve your performance during exercise, protect against injuries and much more. When it comes to improving your flexibility, you have two main options - dynamic stretches and static stretches. Dynamic stretches involve performing simple fluid movements that gently stretch the muscles and joints in specific areas of your body whereas static stretches involve holding a fixed position in order to stretch the muscles and joints in that area of … [Read more...]
9 Top Protein Rich Meats
Meat is one of the most popular and widely consumed protein sources. However, despite its popularity, many people don't take full advantage of this protein rich food group and get almost all their protein from chicken and beef. While these are both very good protein sources, there are so many more high protein meats to try. In this post I'm going to be introducing you to the many protein packed meats that are available and listing 9 Top Protein Rich Meats. Once you've checked out the infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you … [Read more...]
The Importance Of Having Regular Hearing Tests
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Debbie Fletcher. ----- Around 10 million people living in Britain suffer from some form of hearing impairment, ranging from mild symptoms to total loss of hearing. Left untreated - which sadly is often the case - it can cause significant problems, not least to our psychological well-being, as it affects the way we interact with other people in every environment. Why Don’t People Deal With Hearing Problems? There may be many reasons - embarrassment; not wanting to make a fuss; worries about the cost of an operation, or just hoping it … [Read more...]
7 Top Protein Rich Food Groups
Protein is a key macronutrient that's responsible for building, maintaining and repairing all your body's cells. It can be found in a wide range of foods but despite this, many people get their protein from a limited number of sources. In this post I'm going to be addressing this issue and helping you add some variety to your protein intake by listing 7 Top Protein Rich Food Groups. For each protein rich food group, I've listed five of the best food sources, so you get 35 high protein foods to choose from in total. These food groups cover almost every style of eating, so whether you're … [Read more...]
Is Having A Food Intolerance Making It Difficult For You To Lose Weight?
Image courtesy of UrbaneWomenMag On Flickr Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Yorktest. ----- Are you trying to lose weight, but not getting anywhere? Your problem might not be your exercise regime but your diet. At the beginning of a New Year, fad diets spring up as many people want to ensure that losing weight remains their New Year resolution. However, the key to healthy weight loss is listening to your body, exercising regularly and eating healthily. However, what if we are unaware that what we think is healthy is actually having a negative impact on our health … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip – Know How Smoking Can Affect Your Fitness Training
Image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Freshcig. ----- We all know that smoking is bad for you. Countless studies and years of research have demonstrated that inhaling tar and around 4,000 chemicals into your lungs with toxins swimming around your blood stream is, well… not good. There is no logical reason or benefit to using tobacco products, they aren't even considered cool any more. In some instances people train and exercise yet still smoke, two very contradictory acts, but how does this specifically affect your body when you’re … [Read more...]
10 Top Jogging Tips For Beginners
In my last post I looked at the health benefits of jogging. While jogging is undoubtedly a great way to stay fit and a simple exercise to perform, there are still a few things you should bear in mind when you're just starting out with jogging. In this post I'll be highlighting these things to you and listing 10 Top Jogging Tips For Beginners. Once you've had a read of this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you want to learn more about jogging and its many benefits, take a look at the articles below: 10 Health Benefits … [Read more...]