Hey guys. Today I've got a brand new fitness cartoon for you which follows on from last week's 10 Cycling Jokes. So, if you enjoyed those jokes, make sure you check out these brand new 3 Cycling Jokes. If you find these new jokes funny, please Like Them, +1 Them, Pin Them, Tweet Them, Stumble Them or share them on any other social networks, using the buttons at the top and bottom of this post. Also, if you have any other cycling jokes you want to share, please do so by commenting in the form at the bottom of this post... >>> Click Here To View The Full Size Cartoon … [Read more...]
10 Cycling Jokes
Hey guys. I hope you've been enjoying the fitness jokes and cartoons that I've been providing recently. Today I have another brand new fitness cartoon for you which contains 10 Cycling Jokes. If you find the jokes funny, make sure you Like Them, +1 Them, Pin Them, Tweet Them, Stumble Them or share them on any other social networks, using the buttons above and below this post. Also, if you have any other cycling jokes you want to share, simply leave a comment below this post... >>> Click Here To View The Full Size Cartoon <<< … [Read more...]
5 Benefits That Running Provides For You
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Sean who writes for ItsAboutTreadmills.com. ----- Do you like to run? Running is perhaps one of the most popular exercises to get involved in. When I visit my local park for a stroll, I will always come across a number of people from all ages of life getting involved with either walking, jogging or running. Its great to see people taking an active role in their health. There are a number of benefits that come with exercising like this. I am going to address these benefits below. 1) Reduce Stress Levels The first point I want to mention is that … [Read more...]
The Effectiveness of Cardio Workouts – Get Yourself Into Shape
Hello everyone. This post has been brought to you in association with Tesco.com. ----- Whether you're a seasoned athlete or completely new to getting fit, the benefits of cardiovascular workouts or 'cardio' are extensive and long-term. These include being sick less often, sleeping better, having a stronger and healthier heart, lowering blood pressure and also losing weight (so long as the appropriate diet is also followed). It's all about keeping up with an on-going programme. Thirty minutes of brisk walking three times per week, is enough to maintain basic cardio fitness. For people who … [Read more...]
Handy Tips For Marathon Training Plans
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Lucozade. ----- When running a marathon, the training plan you choose will depend on whether you are an experienced runner and the distance you would normally run. This article provides you with a number of marathon training plans to suit all levels of runner. Beginners If you are new to running, you should work your way up to the marathon distance by entering smaller races first. It is important to give yourself time to get into shape too. You should first work on your ability to run by incorporating small runs within your … [Read more...]
5 Things NOT To Do in a Race
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Christine Kane who writes on a variety of different topics for a number of different blogs. ----- Maybe you’ve been running for a while and you’re looking to take your running to the next level. Maybe you need some extra motivation to get out the door and work out every day. And maybe you’re just looking for a new challenge to tackle. Whatever your reason, signing up for a race is a great way to push yourself and see what you’re really capable of accomplishing in terms of your physical fitness. However whenever you do decide to dive … [Read more...]
2 Steps For Starting A Running Program For Overweight People
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from avid runner David Dack who owns Runners Blueprint. ----- Are you overweight and looking for a way to lose those extra pounds for good? You’ve come to the right place. Being overweight can take its toll on your health and life quality. Fat is not a well liked buddy. Therefore, getting rid of it is mandatory. Starting a running program can help you lose those extra pounds and keep them off for life. Unfortunately, if you are overweight, running can lead to a myriad of injuries due to the high impact. Therefore, you need to make sure you … [Read more...]
9 Fun Family Exercise Ideas You Can Try This Christmas
As I have discussed in previous posts, fitting in exercise around Christmas is extremely difficult. The weather is cold and icy plus you have plenty of social commitments which take up the time that you would normally reserve for exercise. The good news is that you can still get some physical activity over the festive period if you are a little creative. 1 way to fit more exercise into your day is to look at your meetings with family as an opportunity to exercise. Don’t worry. You’re not going to be marching them down to the gym when all they want to do is have a relaxing afternoon. Instead … [Read more...]
7 Benefits Of Jogging During The Festive Period
Your first thought when reading the title of this article was probably one of confusion. After all, the cold weather and the low daylight levels are not exactly what you would describe as ideal jogging conditions. However, if you look a little deeper jogging is actually one of the best exercises you can do over Christmas. In this article I will be explaining why by providing you with 7 benefits of jogging during the festive period: 1) IT CAN HELP YOU AVOID CHRISTMAS COLDS & THE FLU During the festive period you are much more susceptible to the common cold and the flu. Whilst there is … [Read more...]
5 Impressive Health Benefits Of Cycling
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Jade Evans. ----- It may not seem like it for those who have not exercised in a long time, but cycling is one of the easier ways to exercise . As the Huffington Post notes: "A recent Harvard university study found that biking -- even for as little as five minute each day -- can stave off weight gain for middle aged women, according to Health.com. The researchers followed more than 19,000 women and found that those who started a five-minute-a-day bike ride routine gained 1.5 fewer pounds than their non-cycling peers over a 16-year period. … [Read more...]