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...]
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...]
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...]
10 Health Benefits Of Jogging
Jogging is one of the most popular cardiovascular exercises out there. It's fun, easy to get started with and the only equipment that's required is a good pair of running shoes. In this post I'm going to be taking a more detailed look at why jogging is so good and listing 10 Health Benefits Of Jogging. 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 jogging, check out the related articles below: 5 Reasons To Do More Jogging 12 Top Health Benefits Of Jogging 4 Ways That … [Read more...]
9 Tips For Healthy Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol can have a negative impact on your health and fitness if you're not careful. It can lead to dehydration, organ damage, weight gain and much more. The good news is that if you follow a few simple steps, you can still enjoy alcohol as part of your lifestyle and achieve all your health and fitness goals. In this post I'll be discussing how to do just that by providing you with 9 Tips For Healthy Alcohol Consumption. 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 cutting the … [Read more...]
6 Top Low Calorie Alcoholic Drinks
Alcohol is one of the biggest obstacles to successful weight loss. Many people improve the quality of their diets but don't alter their alcohol consumption habits. As a result, they end up drinking thousands of excess calories each week and don't get the weight loss results they desire. The good news is that if you choose your drinks wisely, you can still enjoy alcohol in moderation without it having a negative impact on your weight loss goals. This post will help you do exactly that by listing 6 Top Low Calorie Alcoholic Drinks. Once you've checked out this infographic, … [Read more...]
Top 10 Misleading Healthy Food Labels
When people see food labels such as 'All Natural', 'Fat Free' or 'Made With Real Fruit', they often believe the food they're buying is good for their health. Unfortunately, what these labels suggest and what they actually mean are very often two completely different things. The FDA have very loose rules when it comes to the labelling of health foods and many food manufacturers use this to their advantage and put statements on the labels that make these foods appear much healthier than they actually are. The good news is that if you know what to look out for, even the most deceptive food … [Read more...]
Why You Should Fill Up On Fats
Dietary fats are a macronutrient that many people try to avoid when improving their health and fitness. However, doing this will limit your progress and cause you to miss out on countless health benefits. That's why in this post I'm going to be discussing Why You Should Fill Up On Fats. 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 additional information on the points covered in this infographic, make sure you take a look at the articles listed below: What Is Dietary Fat? What Is Saturated … [Read more...]