This is a sponsored post. —– Running isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and if you’re new to running, you will probably be achier than someone that has been running marathons for the past decade. However, whether you’re new to running or a serious professional, it is important that you stretch and recover enough so that you don’t injure yourself. There are so many theories around muscle recovery, and recovering after a long run, although these are the staple five that seem to be on every athlete’s list: 1. A Good Night’s Sleep Sleep is vital after running a marathon … [Read more...]
What Type Of Bike Should I Get?
This is a sponsored post. ----- If you’ve decided to make a commitment to your health and exercise with a plunge into the world of biking, you might be feeling a little lost on where to start. There are lots of different bikes out there, with seemingly entirely different uses, and it can be a bit off-putting when trying to choose what you want. Never fear, we’re here to lend a helping hand with some practical questions which will help you to know where to start and what to prioritise in your hunt for the perfect bicycle. What Are You Using It For? Unsurprisingly one of the biggest … [Read more...]
HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) For Cyclists
This is a sponsored post. ----- High Intensity Interval Training – otherwise known as HIIT, for less of a mouthful – is the type of workout on everyone’s lips recently. Fitness heads everywhere are being converted to the wonders of HIIT, and it’s not hard to see why: doing short and intensive workouts are proven to help massively improve people’s aerobic fitness and muscle mass. Not only that, but because the exercises you are doing are high intensity you can complete them faster – which gives you more time to do the stuff you really want to be doing! When it comes to utilizing HIIT … [Read more...]
3 Pillars Of Running For Weight Loss
This is a sponsored post. ----- If you’re looking to slim down, running is one of the most effective ways to do so. Running is a full body, intense exercise that not only burns a high amount of calories while you’re doing it, but creates a higher afterburn effect than other lower intensity activities. Because of this, it is very time-efficient as well as convenient. Only have 30 minutes to exercise? You can be up and running (pun intended) as soon as you’re out the door, no commute or set up time required! Another big plus is the expense, or more accurately, the lack of expense. Sure, … [Read more...]
Do You Need A Specific Cycling Insurance Policy Or Will Your Home Insurance Cover It?
This post is sponsored by Bought By Many. ----- Recently we have seen a surge in cycling insurance policies who claim that your cycling gear won’t be covered by your home insurance policy. But, is this really true? For those that picked the cheapest home insurance when using a comparison site, this may be correct, as your cover may not be very broad. But, as you can imagine, home insurance policies are not all the same. If you have picked your home insurance policy based on quality rather than price you may have a lot more cover for your cycling gear than you think. To help you … [Read more...]
Swim A Mo. Save A Bro.
Movember has become one of the most talked about events in the health and fitness community with millions of men around the globe growing moustaches (Mo’s) to show their support. This year, it’s easier than ever to participate, with The Movember Foundation and Speedo joining forces to offer a wide range of ways you can show your support. Keep reading to learn more about how you can participate in Movember and raise some much needed funds for this worthy cause. 1. Grow A Mo Movember has made growing moustaches during the month of November one of the most iconic ways to raise awareness for … [Read more...]
Comparing Cycling Vs Other Types Of Activities
It is rightly being said that “health is wealth” and there is nothing more important in life than having a fit and healthy body. To keep our body as well as mind fit and healthy it is very important to be physically active. Regular exercise not only helps to refresh our body but also protects us from different types of ailments and diseases. If you are among those category of health conscious people who believe in outdoor workouts then there are ample of options available for exercise like cycling, running, swimming, boxing, walking and others. These outdoor activities improve cardio … [Read more...]
Cycling: The Benefits For Body & Mind
Hello Everyone. Today's article is a guest post from CAD Shelters. ----- A rising number of Brits are using bikes. It’s estimated that over three million of us cycle each month, and it’s not hard to see why. As well as being a cheap and eco-friendly means of getting around, cycling has major benefits for both the body and mind. It’s little wonder then that companies, schools and other organisations are increasingly turning to bike shelter specialists such as CAD Shelters to help ensure they have suitable cycling facilities in place. If you’re wondering whether you should ditch the car … [Read more...]
The Maddest Marathons You Can Take Part In
Once you have run all the standard marathons on offer around the world, what do you do? Well if you have any sense, you collapse in front of the television with a drink. If you don’t have any sense, one of these marathons might seem like the next step. The Tough Mudder Marathon The Tough Mudder Marathon is comparatively short by marathon standards – lasting between 10 and 12 miles – but that is because the runners have to contend with all manner of different obstacles (including tyres as high as your knee, massive bales of hay and barbed wire) along the route. It is run in America, Australia … [Read more...]
Water Aerobics – Why You Should Be Doing It Today!
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Kaitlin Gardner ----- Are you adventurous? Do you like to try new things, and sometimes add some spice to your workouts? Then it might be time to give water aerobics a try. The Basic Idea: Think of water aerobics as a gym in the water. Almost anything you can do on land, you can accomplish in the water. The key word is aerobic – you want to raise your heart rate and work the muscles. The advantage of water – it has a buoyancy that makes your body only support a fraction of its normal weight. That translates to a lightness that … [Read more...]