When it comes to eating healthier in the New Year, most people don't understand the importance of dietary fats. They see them as high calorie nutrients which lead to clogged arteries and weight gain and therefore view them as something that should be avoided. However, the truth is, with the exception of man made trans fats (which can be very damaging to your health and should be avoided at all costs), dietary fats not only boost your health but they're actually essential for your survival. That's why today I'm going to be helping you make sure you eat enough of them this year by providing you … [Read more...]
3 Effective Dumbbell Tricep Exercises To Try This New Year
So far this month I've provided you with a post on improving your fitness in the New Year and then followed that up with a selection of dumbbell chest exercises to try this New Year. Today I'm going to be following these posts up and helping you strengthen and tone your arms by listing 4 Effective Dumbbell Tricep Exercises To Try This New Year. If you enjoy weightlifting and you want to develop impressive arms this New Year, these three dumbbell tricep exercises are a perfect way to achieve your goals. The only equipment they require is a bench and a set of dumbbells which you can find at … [Read more...]
4 Ways To Get More Protein This New Year
One of the biggest New Year health and fitness goals people have is to improve their diet and start eating healthier. In one of my recent posts I discussed how you can do that by eating healthier carbohydrates this New Year. Today I'm going to be following up on that post and listing 4 Ways To Get More Protein This New Year. As you probably know, protein is one of the three macronutrients your body needs to survive. Its main role is to build, maintain and repair all of your body's cells but it also regulates a number of important internal processes. If you don't eat enough protein, you not … [Read more...]
4 Effective Dumbbell Chest Exercises To Try This New Year
In one of my recent posts I provided you with The Free Fitness Tips New Year Fitness Action Plan which discussed how to boost your fitness this New Year. In my next few posts I'm going to be expanding on this topic and providing you with some specific exercises that you can use to improve your fitness this year. Today I'm going to be focussing on your upper body and providing you with 4 Effective Dumbbell Chest Exercises To Try This New Year. If you're a fan of muscle building exercises, then these four dumbbell chest exercises are a perfect way to keep your chest workouts fresh and build … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Eat Healthy Carbohydrates In The New Year
Carbohydrates are a controversial macronutrient in health and fitness circles. Many people see them as a nutrient that contributes to chronic diseases such as diabetes and something that should be avoided at all costs. While it's true that you can technically survive without carbohydrates (your body can use fats and protein for energy if there are no carbohydrates available) and eating too many or eating the wrong kind can be very damaging to your health, when you eat the right kind of carbohydrates, in the right quantities, they can boost your health in numerous ways. That's why today I'm … [Read more...]
The Free Fitness Tips New Year Fitness Action Plan
In my last post I discussed how you can kick start your diet in the New Year. Today I'm going to be completing the series and discussing how to make this year your fittest one yet by following The Free Fitness Tips New Year Fitness Action Plan. 1) Choose Exercises That You Like One of the biggest mistakes people make when looking to improve their fitness in the New Year is that they see it as a burden rather than something they can enjoy. As a result, they jump straight in and start going through the motions, doing an activity that they don't really like. They then quickly lose enthusiasm … [Read more...]
The Free Fitness Tips New Year Diet Action Plan
Now that Christmas is over and the New Year is here, it's time to get your health and fitness back on track. In the next couple of posts I'm going to help you do exactly that by providing you with two action plans to kick start your diet and your fitness. In today's post I'm going to be focusing on how to improve your diet by following a few simple steps. So keep reading for The Free Fitness Tips New Year Diet Action Plan. 1) Focus On Foods You Enjoy One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to improve their diet is that they believe healthy foods and foods they enjoy are mutually … [Read more...]
Are Fitness Themed New Year’s Resolutions Beneficial?
With the first week of January over, you're probably taking the initial steps towards achieving your fitness themed New Year's resolutions. But is this process the most beneficial way to achieve your health and fitness goals? In this article I'm going to be looking at the pros and cons of fitness themed New Year's resolutions and answering the question - Are Fitness Themed New Year's Resolutions Beneficial? Positives: 1) They Encourage Healthy Habits:- One of the best things about fitness themed New Year's resolutions is that they do encourage people to start make healthier lifestyle … [Read more...]
The Free Fitness Tips New Year’s Eve Low Calorie Alcohol Roundup
Now that New Year's Eve is here, you're probably getting ready for a night of partying and looking forward to enjoying a few alcoholic drinks. While there's nothing wrong with letting your hair down and indulging in some alcohol on the big night, failing to choose your drinks wisely can lead to you consuming thousands of calories on the night. That's why today I've decided to help you slash the calories in your alcohol and bring together all the posts on the topic via The Free Fitness Tips New Year's Eve Low Calorie Alcohol Roundup. 5 High Calorie Alcoholic Drinks To Avoid This Christmas … [Read more...]
4 Low Calorie Ciders To Try This New Year’s Eve
February 2016 Update: Since originally writing this post, I've found that my original findings on the fourth cider on the list - Stella Artois Cidre were incorrect. It actually contains 290 calories per bottle and not the 150 calories I initially stated. I have now removed Stella Artois Cidre from the list and advise you to stick with the three remaining ciders below if you want to minimise the amount of alcohol calories you consume. With the Christmas holidays almost over and New Year's Eve just a day away , the chances are you're going to be indulging in a little more alcohol than usual … [Read more...]