Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Kate Wilson who writes for DIY Health. ----- Running is an exhilarating sport and has been found, among its other benefits, to slow down ageing. Other confirmed benefits of running include weight loss, improved cardiac health, improved cholesterol profile, stronger and denser bones, and a better immune response to diseases. In addition, it leads to a better self-esteem and a healthier emotional health. If you enjoy running as a hobby, you will eventually want to take it to the next level and train for longer and more intense runs … [Read more...]
Fun Ways To Work Out
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Brandon Serna who writes for Hydroworx. ----- For someone hoping to freshen up their workout routine, seeing the same treadmills, weight lifting equipment and classes at the gym won’t do much for rejuvenating good feelings about exercise. It never hurts to mix up an exercise plan now and then. Here are some fun alternative ways to liven up your workouts. 1) Grab a Buddy If you’re a loner when it comes to exercise, take some time to do it with a friend or partner. Working out with someone not only provides an accountability … [Read more...]
Broscience Meets Your Diet: Food Fallacies
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Brett Warren who develops sports supplements for Force Factor and enjoys leading a healthy, active lifestyle. ----- There is nothing like a good friend to tell you when you are doing something foolish. Hence the development of broscience, which the Urban Dictionary tells me is "the predominant brand of reasoning in bodybuilding circles where the anecdotal reports of jacked dudes are considered more credible than scientific research." ("Broscience," The Urban Dictionary) I'm not one to tell you that broscience is always wrong. But, … [Read more...]
Explosive Exercise: Sprinting Your Way to the Best Shape of Your Life
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Mariana Ashley - a freelance writer who works for http://www.onlinecolleges.net/. ----- The slump. The plateau. The why-aren't-I-losing-weight-like-I-used-to? It goes by many names, but no matter what you call it, it stinks. After starting an exercise regimen and sticking to it for many weeks, people are often very disappointed (to say the least) to find that they aren't losing weight or gaining muscle at the rate that they were when the exercising started to pay off. Many people are convinced when they hit this fitness plateau … [Read more...]
How to Stay Fit While Working From Home
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Ron Fritzke who is a cycling products reviewer, a former competitve runner and currently directs his competitive efforts towards cycling. ----- Working from home has many perks and, as our economy adjusts, so do we. Freelancing from home has become quite popular. Even big companies are jumping in and outsourcing work to former employees. As I sit at my computer working with my lunch at my desk, I realize there is one perk that may be too close at hand. Since you set the pace for when you take breaks, it is easy to work the old lunch break … [Read more...]
Fitness For Free
Hello everyone. Today's guest post comes from Nicola Tordoff-Sohne, a London based personal trainer and health and fitness writer who publishes her work at The Daily Calorie. ----- The health and fitness industry is big business. Gym memberships, exercise classes, personal training, home fitness equipment, online subscriptions, DVD’s, not to mention the vast array of sports wear and training gadgets to record every beat, step and calorie. Everywhere you turn there are potential opportunities to spend money on getting fit. Some of it is worth it, some of it isn’t. Being a personal … [Read more...]
The Top 4 Rules of Gym Etiquette
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Leslie Johnson, who writes about health, green living and parenting related articles at MastersInHealthCare.com. ----- It's the summer and those that didn't get a head start on their sculpted bodies in the spring will start to do so now—or will at least attempt to dive into a new workout regime in the fall. But just because the gym/fitness club is a place where it's OK to sweat, stink, and grunt and or wear skimpy workout clothing doesn't mean that there aren't certain rules that you must follow. With that said, to learn the top 4 gym … [Read more...]
How To Find The Right Personal Trainer
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Scott Grey who provides health and fitness tips for beginners at Fitness Tips 101. ----- Some individuals need the help, education, and motivation that a personal trainer can provide. If you know that you operate better with the guidance of an expert to encourage you, you should consider enlisting the assistance of a personal trainer. There are a growing number of trainers certified by one organization or another. How do you know who will work best with you? Keep these factors in mind when searching for your personal … [Read more...]
Balance and Mobility at ANY Age
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Scott Cole - America's Premier Wellness Expert. ----- We often associate ageing with lack of movement, debilitation, and planned body obsolescence. Don’t buy into it. In my 25 years of working with ageing populations, I know that progress can be made at any age, and the mind working WITH the body has EVERYTHING to do with it. I always lovingly “threaten” my classes and clients that I am going to wear a t-shirt that says: “BREATHE and BEND YOUR KNEES.” It’s true. Lack of breathing blocks your “Chi” (energy) from moving through your … [Read more...]
Proper Recovery After A Difficult Workout
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Bob Mauer who shares his thoughts on health and fitness at his personal blog; http://acehealth.org ----- After a vigorous workout, all you want to do is relax and forget about exercise for the rest of the day. Unfortunately, it is this kind of thinking that causes pain and soreness for a day or more after the initial workout. Since soreness can prevent you from keeping a steady exercise program, it’s critical that you learn exactly what causes muscle pain and what you can do to prevent it. In order to successfully continue a healthy … [Read more...]