Although the majority of fitness advice focusses on physical fitness, mental fitness is another aspect which can be explored. In the next few articles on the Free Fitness Tips blog I will be covering a number of topics which will help you improve your mental fitness. In this article I will discuss the fear of the unknown. There are a number of fears which can dominate our lives. Often these fears are based on absolutely nothing but stop us progressing with our lives. By overcoming these fears of the unknown we remove a huge mental obstacle which often allows us to go on and develop fully as … [Read more...]
4 Food Substitutes to improve your Metabolism
Since writing this article I have revisited the topic of eating and metabolism. At the time of writing I thought that eating more frequently could boost your metabolism. However, after further reading I have realised that my initial assumption was wrong. For the full details you can read my up to date article on how eating affects your metabolism. One effective way to boost your metabolism is by making smart and creative food substitutes. If you think about all the food you eat you will find plenty of areas where you can make some changes. For example, if you enjoy your mayonnaise maybe … [Read more...]
5 Factors That Contribute To A Slow Metabolism
Since writing this article I have revisited the topic of eating and metabolism. At the time of writing I thought that eating more frequently could boost your metabolism. However, after further reading I have realised that my initial assumption was wrong. For the full details you can read my up to date article on how eating affects your metabolism. ----- In my last few articles I have discussed a number of ways that you can increase your metabolic rate. However, it is also very important that you understand that certain things will be having a negative effect on your metabolism. You … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Increase Your Metabolism In The Office
Working in an office can be very challenging for your metabolism. A lot of the time you will find yourself sitting still rather than moving. Furthermore, there is an increased temptation to eat the wrong kinds of food in an office environment, with snack foods being readily available. In this article I discuss how office workers can help keep their metabolism operating at an effective level. 1) SMARTER EATING:- As I mentioned above there is an increased temptation in an office environment to eat the wrong kinds of food. Vending machines, co-workers bringing in cakes or going out for lunch … [Read more...]
Increase Your Metabolism With Pumpkin Seeds
In my previous articles I have discussed how diet and exercise can be used to improve metabolism. On the diet side of things there are particular foods that can help increase your metabolism. In this article I discuss the metabolism boosting properties of pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are a very healthy snack food which can be a valuable substitute for foods such as crisps, cookies and sweets. These low nutrient snacks are packed with calories and easy to digest, whereas pumpkin seeds are low in calories, high in fiber, rich in protein and make your body work harder to digest them. Not only … [Read more...]
4 Great Reasons To Exercise & Boost Metabolism
As I have already discussed in previous articles there are a number of ways to increase your metabolic rate, with exercise arguably being the most effective. In this article I discuss a few more reasons why you should consider exercising as part of your metabolism boosting routine. 1) EXERCISE BURNS CALORIES:- Sounds simple but the more exercise you do the greater the number of calories you will burn. By exercising regularly you can force your metabolism to operate more efficiently. 2) MUSCLE BURNS CALORIES:- Muscle requires more calories to maintain than fat. Therefore, increasing your … [Read more...]
4 Fun Methods To Boost Metabolism While Playing With Your Kids
There are a number of factors in your life you can alter in order to boost your metabolism. It is widely agreed that one of the most important factors is exercise. However, for many it is increasingly difficult to find the time each day to exercise. In this article I discuss how you can overcome this obstacle and spend time with your kids at the same time. Playing with your kids can be a great form of cardiovascular exercise and sometimes weight training too. By involving the kids they will see the time as fun, quality, family time and it will also allow you to teach them that exercise is … [Read more...]
Boost your Metabolism with Mini Meals
Since writing this article I have revisited the topic of eating and metabolism. At the time of writing I thought that eating more frequently could boost your metabolism. However, after further reading I have realised that my initial assumption was wrong. For the full details you can read my up to date article on how eating affects your metabolism. As I have discussed multiple times in my previous articles on metabolism, eating smaller meals at more regular intervals during the day can really help boost your metabolism. In this article I discuss mini meals in more detail and how to … [Read more...]
Eating Protein To Boost Your Metabolism
Since writing this article I have revisited the topic of eating and metabolism. At the time of writing I thought that eating more frequently could boost your metabolism. However, after further reading I have realised that my initial assumption was wrong. For the full details you can read my up to date article on how eating affects your metabolism. ----- As I have discussed in previous articles you can boost your metabolism by making simple changes to your diet. Increasing your consumption of lean proteins is one of the ways you can fire up that metabolism. Lean proteins can be … [Read more...]
Turn Stress into Energy and Enthusiasm – Free Chapter
Health and fitness is not just a physical process. Improving your mental fitness is also very important. Today, I have a free chapter for you from Michael Licenblat's ebook - Turn Stress into Energy and Enthusiasm. In this ebook Michael outlines his complete system to becoming resilient to stress and in this free chapter you will learn how to develop a motivational mindset. If you are suffering from stress then this is definitely a recommended read. You can download the free chapter using the link below. Click Here to Download your free chapter of Turn Stress into Energy and Enthusiasm!! … [Read more...]