BodyPump is a highly versatile exercise class that uses weights to strengthen and tone your muscles and also give you an intensive cardiovascular workout. It also burns through a reasonable 450 calories per hour. So whether you're looking for a cardio class with a twist or simply want to make weightlifting part of your workout routine but don't want to do be doing it every day, BodyPump's a great choice. … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Try Spinning
Spinning is a top calorie burner which blasts through over 700 calories per hour and gives your cardiovascular fitness a significant boost while also working the muscles in your lower body. It's a low impact form of cardiovascular exercise and places very little pressure on your bones and joints, despite the intensity. In addition to this, it's one of the simplest exercise classes to pick up, so even if you've not got much experience with cycling or exercise bikes, you can jump on and start spinning with the rest of the class right away. So if you think your current workout routine could … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Lift Weights Slowly
Lifting weights rapidly may make you feel like you're making good progress. However, in reality you're setting yourself up for injury and making false progress because you're using speed and momentum rather than strength and power to complete the lift. By slowing down, keeping full control of the weight and using strength instead of momentum, you'll get the maximum benefit from your strength training, even if you have to drop the amount of weight you're lifting. You'll also significantly slash your injury risk. The articles below provide you with lots of weightlifting exercises you can use to … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Give Swimming A Try
Swimming is a fantastic multi-functional exercise that can allow you to achieve almost any fitness goal. Not only does it burn an impressive 660 calories per hour in an average 68kg (150lb) person but it also strengthens and tones all the muscles in your body, improves your flexibility and more. No matter what your fitness goals, swimming should definitely be part of your fitness regime. So if you're not doing so already, make sure this versatile exercise is part of your weekly routine. The links below provide you with further information on swimming and how you can make it part of your … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Mix Up Your Cardio Workouts
One of the biggest complaints people have when it comes to cardio is that long sessions become boring. However, there's no reason for this to be the case and there are plenty of ways to mix up your cardio routines and keep them fresh. The articles below provide you with a number of suggestions for mixing up your cardio workouts. So take a look, start implementing them and never get bored with cardio again. Further Reading: 1) 5 Ways To Make Jogging More Fun:- An excellent article suggesting five ways you can mix up your regular jog and make it more fun. 2) 5 Reasons To Play Fitness … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Do Some Burpees
As you can see, burpees are a highly versatile cardio exercise that burn 545 calories per hour in a 68kg (150lb adult), build up all the muscles in your body and can be performed without any equipment. To perform a burpee, bend your knees and put your hands on the floor so that they are parallel to your chest and about a shoulder width apart. Then kick your legs out behind you and hold your core muscles tight. Once your core muscles are tight, slowly bend your arms and lower your body down until your nose touches the floor. Then slowly straighten your arms and raise your body back up. Once … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Stretch Daily
Flexibility is an area of fitness that gets neglected by many people. However, improving your flexibility has numerous health benefits and can help you achieve almost any fitness goal. It protects against injury, improves your workout performance, reduces muscular and joint pain and much more. The further reading section below contains a selection of articles that focus on flexibility and provides you with a range of effective stretches along with a full overview of the heath benefits of stretching. So if you want to become more supple and start making stretching part of your fitness regime, … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Workout With Your Partner
Working out with your partner can benefit your relationship, your health and your fitness. The best part is there are lots of options to choose from when working out together, so no matter what kind of lifestyle you both lead, you'll be able to find some exercises you can both work with. The links below provide you with a range of partner workout suggestions which can help you both achieve a range of fitness goals. So check them out and use the information to put together a workout plan that suits both of your lifestyles. Further Reading: 1) 30 Minute Partner Balance Workout:- A short, … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Increase Your Workout Intensity
Increasing your workout intensity is a fantastic way to be more efficient when you exercise and get the most out of your workouts. It's also a brilliant way to reduce the total amount of time you spend working out because by maximising your intensity, you'll burn more calories in shorter periods of time. One great way to increase your workout intensity is to alternate between 30 seconds at maximum intensity and 1 minute at regular intensity. However, this is just one of the many options available. The links below give you more information on maximising your workout intensity along with a … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Join An Exercise Class
Exercises classes are a perfect choice if you don't like working out alone. They're also a great option if you struggle to motivate yourself when you workout and the in-class instructors will ensure that you put maximum effort in during every session. In addition to this, there's an exercise class available to match every fitness goal, so whether you want to build muscle, lose weight or increase your cardiovascular fitness, there'll be a class that suits your needs. The section below highlights some of the most popular exercise classes and outlines their health benefits. So if you're … [Read more...]