Being fit and healthy has never been more popular than now and, let’s state the obvious, looking good makes you feel good. But the old methods of working out don’t always work with modern busy lives. Old Methods Of Working Out Many people say that they are ‘too busy’ to workout regularly with work, socialising and family taking precedence. In the past, if you have had the motivation to change your body image and reach your health and fitness goals, four things were contemplated: Joining a gym Buying the latest workout DVD Downloading a new fitness app Getting a personal trainer, … [Read more...]
The World Sports Food Fight: Diets Of Superstar Sportsmen Revealed
Hey Everyone. Today’s post comes from World Sports Food Fight. ----- We all have very different goals we want from our fitness routines. Whether the aim is to lose weight, tone up, bulk up or increase strength you will have a training plan that is tailored to your needs. But to enhance your workout and help you achieve your desired shape, diet plays an important part. We carried out some research around the diet of different sportsmen in a range of sports. Using an interactive design we could find out information about what different athletes are eating and how it affects their … [Read more...]
Getting a Massage: Health & Therapeutic Benefits Of Massage Therapy
When you think about getting a massage, most people think about the pampering side of things. Though the idea of pampering yourself is one that shouldn’t be overlooked, more and more clinical studies are proving that massages are more than just a lavish luxury. Sure, it relaxes the body and feels great, but there are several health and therapeutic benefits that those who have preexisting conditions such as diabetes or even the average healthy person can benefit from. From healing cramps, aches, and pains to improving one’s ability to sleep at night, massages may just be the new natural remedy … [Read more...]
Quick & Easy Exercise Tips To Fit Around Your Busy Lifestyle
Life can be quite hectic at times no matter what age you are. Whether you’re looking after the kids or getting an assignment done, these unavoidable tasks can often get in the way of what really matters – your health. Exercising, and ultimately keeping fit, is something we all should do, but finding the time can be tricky. Fortunately though there are ways and means to fit in exercises around your busy lifestyle, you just need the right equipment and know-how. To point you in the right direction, in this post you’ll find some quick and easy ways you can exercise that won’t interfere with … [Read more...]
The Top Sports For Keeping Fit You Might Not Have Considered Before
Hello Everyone. This is a guest post by Rob. ----- It’s no secret that playing sports regularly is great for getting active and keeping fit. However, as popular as sports like rugby, football and tennis are here in the UK, they’re not to everybody’s liking. There are a number of other sports available though that are great fun to get involved in and can be just as good for your health. What follows are a few examples that you might want to consider: Rowing When it comes to improving your cardio and more significantly your upper body strength, rowing is a fantastic option. Of course … [Read more...]
5 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do From Home (Build Muscle & Burn Fat)
The people who are not able to consistently workout seem to have one of the following two excuses (sometimes both of course). They do not have enough time due to a busy schedule, and they simply do not have enough energy. Without going into a lengthy rant on time management and prioritization of your health – we want to offer a quick solution to both of these issues. It is crazy to think that people complain they don’t have enough energy because now days some of the top supplement companies make incredibly effective pre-workout supplements that will drastically increase your energy, … [Read more...]
5 Ways That DNA Testing Will Improve Your Training
Hey Everyone. This is a guest post from myInnerGo who have very kindly offered Free Fitness Tips readers a 10% discount on any of their tests. Click Here and use the code FITNESSTIPS when ordering to get a 10% discount on the test of your choice. ----- Everyone into training and sport is looking for a way to improve their performance. Whether they're beginners or advanced athletes, people often wonder if they are training correctly or if they are truly maximising their time in the gym, on the field, the track, the park at home, or wherever they decide to train. The following is … [Read more...]
6 Daily Stretches To Relieve Your Severe Back Pain
This post is sponsored by Vincents Solicitors. ----- If you have sustained a personal injury, rehabilitation and getting back to your daily activities is no doubt your first priority. There are some simple stretches that you can perform at home every day, if the pain isn’t too great, that can make a big difference to your well-being. There’s nothing worse than back pain, so taking 10-15 minutes out of your day to stretch can make a huge difference in terms of reducing your pain levels. Your support lawyer should be able to help you along the road to recovery, particularly if they … [Read more...]
5 Simple Steps For Getting Better Abs
Hello Everyone. This is a guest post by Rob. ----- Getting better abs isn’t as hard as many people think. It does involve hard work and dedication but by following a few simple steps, you can see amazing results in just a few weeks. Good abs aren’t just to flaunt, they are an essential asset when it comes to any sport or type of fitness. A strong core will help you with other exercises and can thus help boost muscle growth or weight loss when training in the gym. Developing those dream abs requires work and a whole lot of planning. It's all about commitment and dedication, built … [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...]