Cardio may not be everyone's favourite exercise but the benefits are undeniable and if put your mind to it, you can change cardio from something you dread into something you look forward to. At the very least, you should do cardio as part of each of your workouts but ideally, you should be doing it daily by walking, running, playing a fitness themed video game or whatever else takes your fancy. The links below provide you with further information on the benefits of cardio and a number of suggestions for fitting in some cardio each day. So take a look, absorb the advice and start doing more … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Go For A Walk Or Run
Walking and running are excellent cardiovascular exercises that boost your fitness and also allow you to top up your vitamin D levels. In addition to this, they require no equipment and aren't time sensitive, so you can do them at any point during the day, no matter how much free time you have. So whenever you get some free time today, make sure you use it wisely and go for a walk or run. Further Reading: 1) Brisk Walking Benefits:- A detailed write up of the many health benefits you can enjoy by walking regularly. 2) 12 Top Health Benefits Of Jogging:- An in-depth article listing 12 … [Read more...]
10 Funny Walking Jokes
Hey guys. I hope you're enjoying the fitness jokes and cartoons that I've been posting on the site recently. Today I've got another brand new cartoon for you to enjoy which lists 10 Funny Walking Jokes. So if you're a keen walker or just need something to make you smile, make sure you take a look at them. If you had fun reading these jokes, please Like Them, +1 Them, Pin Them or Tweet Them by using the buttons above and below this post. Also, if there are any other walking jokes you'd like to add to the list, please share them with everyone in the comments section below... >>> … [Read more...]
10 Hilarious Swimming Jokes
Hey guys. I hope you've been enjoying the recent funny fitness cartoons. Today I've got another cartoon for you to enjoy which provides you with 10 Hilarious Swimming Jokes. So if you're a fan of swimming or simply want to have a quick chuckle, make sure you check them out. If you had fun reading this cartoon and the swimming jokes, please Like Them, +1 Them, Pin Them or Tweet Them by using the buttons above and below this post. Also, if there are any additional swimming jokes you'd like to add to this post, please leave a comment below so everyone can enjoy them... >>> Click … [Read more...]
9 Hysterical Jogging Jokes
Hey guys. I hope you liked the recent fitness cartoon - 5 Funny Excuses For Avoiding The Gym. Today I've got another fun filled cartoon for you which lists 9 Hysterical Jogging Jokes. So if you're a keen jogger and want to take a look at the lighter side of your hobby or simply want to add some humour to day, make sure you give them a read. Additionally, if you liked this cartoon and the jogging jokes, please Like Them, +1 Them, Pin Them or Tweet Them by using the buttons above and below this post. Finally, if there are any more jogging jokes you'd like to add to this post, please share … [Read more...]
Running Vs Cycling
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Chloe who writes for ActiveQuote.com ----- As we enter February 2013 you may have already given up on your New Year’s resolution to get fit (in fact, you may not even have made it past the first week of January!) If you are struggling to stay motivated, or are simply looking for a new activity to try, there are two sports you may want to consider: running and cycling. Both are high intensity and work your cardiovascular system, and both have their own unique advantages. Here we pit running and cycling against each other- which one takes your … [Read more...]
1,000 Calorie At Home Christmas Cardio Workout
With Christmas now just days away, you're probably looking forward to relaxing, enjoying some time off work and indulging in a few festive treats. However, if you've been training hard all year, you're probably also worried about the effect of these festive indulgences on your health and fitness goals. In today's post I'm going to help you reduce the impact Christmas has on your fitness by providing you with a 1,000 Calorie At Home Christmas Cardio Workout. While it's true that you can't out exercise a poor diet and this workout is by no means a long term solution, over the festive period … [Read more...]
Looking Back At British Swimming In 2012
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Speedo. ----- With the Olympics and Paralympics taking the country by storm, 2012 has been a dramatic and exciting year in British Swimming – we may not have come home with any Olympic gold, but this has been a year well worth celebrating. In particular we saw the British public getting really excited about swimming, and this is the kind of buzz that can really help raise the profile of the sport. Hopefully we can look forward to more people hitting their local pools and getting involved in swimming at all levels. Despite coming home with … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Work Off That Mince Pie This Christmas
In my last post I provided you with 3 Healthy Alternatives To Mince Pies. However, if you really can't resist these festive treats and want to enjoy regular mince pies, one alternative solution is to work them off. In this article I'm going to be showing you how to do just that and listing 10 Ways To Work Off That Mince Pie This Christmas. An average mince pie contains around 200 calories, so each of the methods listed will show you how to burn off that number of calories by performing a certain activity for a specific amount of time and all the calculations are based on a 68kg (150lb) … [Read more...]
Exercising You And Your Pet
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from the Sainsbury's Bank. ----- You're at home, it's raining outside and there are gripping programmes on the TV. Why would you go for a jog, cycle or pay to visit the gym where people rarely talk? Here's an idea: Why not use your pet for exercise inspiration? There are not only benefits for your loyal friend to get some exercise – but the health advantages to you are perhaps more than you can throw a stick at. What's more, there may also be an opportunity to meet and greet other like-minded pet owners during your exercise regime. Is there a … [Read more...]