Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Kate Wilson who writes for DIY Health. ----- Exercising is indeed the finest way to keep fit. Not only does it ensure a disease free life, but it also raises your levels of patience, endurance and persistence. Although there are a variety of exercises which one may resort to, stretching exercises are undoubtedly the best. There are numerous benefits which one may reap by indulging in routine stretching exercises. This is precisely why it is extremely important to do these exercises in an appropriate and correct manner. Enlisted here … [Read more...]
7 Benefits Of Jogging During The Festive Period
Your first thought when reading the title of this article was probably one of confusion. After all, the cold weather and the low daylight levels are not exactly what you would describe as ideal jogging conditions. However, if you look a little deeper jogging is actually one of the best exercises you can do over Christmas. In this article I will be explaining why by providing you with 7 benefits of jogging during the festive period: 1) IT CAN HELP YOU AVOID CHRISTMAS COLDS & THE FLU During the festive period you are much more susceptible to the common cold and the flu. Whilst there is … [Read more...]
The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter – November 2011
Hello everyone. The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter - November 2011 is now online. If you want to download a copy you can do so using the link below... >>> Click Here To Download The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter - November 2011 <<< … [Read more...]
Lutein Explained
WHAT IS LUTEIN? Lutein is a carotenoid and phytonutrient (health boosting, plant based chemical compounds which are not classed as essential nutrients) that can be sourced from green leafy vegetables. In this article I will be providing a detailed breakdown of lutein and discussing its role in the human body. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF LUTEIN? Lutein was discovered around 1930 and it was identified in the macula lutea (an oval shaped, highly pigmented yellow spot close to the centre of the retina of the human eye) in 1945. WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF LUTEIN? Lutein is a powerful … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Balancing High Impact Activities with Yoga
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from the freelance writer Melanie Slaugh. ----- When people start exercising it’s not uncommon to get swept up into the ideology that more is more and the only way to get into great shape is to do a lot of high impact, heart pounding activities. High impact activities like running, high intensity interval training (or HIIT) and plyometric exercises all have their place in working out. However doing too many high impact activities can be hard on your joints and leave you physically and mentally fatigued and burned out. This is why doing a … [Read more...]
10 Top Fitness Films You Can Watch This Christmas
In some of my previous Christmas articles I have provided advice on how you can maximise your Christmas fitness. However, Christmas is not just about keeping fit. It is also a time where you can relax, recharge after a long hard year and spend some quality time with family and friends. Films are a great way to do this and the good news is there are plenty of great sports and fitness films out there. So grab a beer, get yourself comfortable and take a look at my top 10 fitness films that you can watch this Christmas: 1) BLOODSPORT Storyline: There’s a secret underground fighting tournament … [Read more...]
Astaxanthin Explained
WHAT IS ASTAXANTHIN? Astaxanthin is a carotenoid and phytonutrient (health boosting, plant based chemical compounds which are not classed as essential nutrients) that is mainly found in red fish such as crab, shrimp and salmon. In this article I will be providing a full breakdown of astaxanthin and its potential health benefits. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF ASTAXANTHIN? Astaxanthin was discovered by the British chemist Basil Weedon in 1970 along with a selection of other carotenoids. WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF ASTAXANTHIN? Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant which can keep your … [Read more...]
5 Impressive Health Benefits Of Cycling
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Jade Evans. ----- It may not seem like it for those who have not exercised in a long time, but cycling is one of the easier ways to exercise . As the Huffington Post notes: "A recent Harvard university study found that biking -- even for as little as five minute each day -- can stave off weight gain for middle aged women, according to Health.com. The researchers followed more than 19,000 women and found that those who started a five-minute-a-day bike ride routine gained 1.5 fewer pounds than their non-cycling peers over a 16-year period. … [Read more...]
Alcohol & Fitness – Can The 2 Go Hand In Hand?
Over the last couple of years I have wrote quite a few alcohol themed articles during the festive period. After looking back at a few of these articles I realised that they could be quite misleading to new readers. After all this is a fitness site but in these articles I appear to be promoting the consumption of alcohol. Today I want to set the record straight and give you my take on alcohol and whether I believe you can still drink alcohol and live a healthy lifestyle. ALCOHOL IS NOT HEALTHY I want to begin by saying alcohol is not healthy. It has been suggested that alcohol can protect … [Read more...]
Echinacea And Its Many Benefits
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Holland & Barrett. ----- Echinacea is a well-know health food remedy that has been used by many people across the world for years. It offers an assortment of immune advancing properties, which in turn allows it to fight infections effectively. It is sourced from the Midwestern United States and is not only popular for its beneficial health qualities but also for its looks. As well as housing an assortment of herbal ingredients, it also has a beautiful purple hue! This is why it is often seen in many gardens. It works by … [Read more...]