Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post. ----- Getting stuck into sports can be great for your health. However, these activities aren’t without their risks and whenever you exert yourself, there is a chance you will sustain physical damage of some sort. The most common types of injury are relatively minor and include things like cuts, grazes, bruises and blisters. However, in some cases the damage is more serious. For example, it’s possible to suffer pain and swelling to the muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, joints and cartilage. The Causes The causes of sports injuries … [Read more...]
Why Should You Incorporate Gym Time Into Your Summer Fitness Routine?
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Hertsmere Leisure. ----- Summer is here and you want to get fit. So, let’s think: you could go for run, a swim in the sea or kick a football around in the park. It’s nearly time for Wimbledon – how about tennis? Well, if only the sun was shining. Here’s the reality: we live in Britain, not Miami. So how do we make that miracle – whether it’s that beach body you've always craved or just better physical shape – happen? Exercise is life changing. It fires up the feel-good chemicals and, as any psychologist will tell you, that’s … [Read more...]
5 Great Ways To Stay Healthy
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Adam Howes. ----- The poet and writer James Leigh Hunt once said that “the groundwork of all happiness is health.” In France, they were a little more severe, with the Renaissance humanist Francois Rabelais saying: “Without health, life is not life; it is only a state of languor and suffering.” Oh, those cheery Frenchmen. However, both thinkers were very much right, and their words highlight just how important staying healthy is to our quality of life in general. That being said, good health does not just stop at the physical; mental … [Read more...]
How To Get A Six Pack Infographic
Hello Everyone. The following infographic is from Newitts. ----- Six pack abs are something that many people strive for but very few manage to achieve. Not only do they look great but they also provide you with the core strength and stability that's required to perform other exercises effectively, improve your posture and prevent lower back pain. This infographic provides you with all the tools you need to chisel your midsection and start to develop washboard abs and explains How To Get A Six Pack. Brought to you by Newitts … [Read more...]
Top 5 Benefits Of Boxing
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Adam Howes. ----- Boxing is not just about pummelling your opponent to a pulp. In fact, rather than being an aggressive, male-dominated activity that dulls the senses, it is one that can help to exercise the mind just as much as it exercises the body. It is also a rare sport in which perseverance and resilience can be just as important as skill and strength. As such, over the years, boxing has become extremely popular with people of all ages, both male and female, helping individuals to build both confidence and strength whilst … [Read more...]
Lose Those Bingo Wings!
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a written by Hanna Carter. ----- It can be frustrating having to sit at a desk all day. To prevent you from not being able to work out in your office job, Gala Bingo have put together a number of exercises you can do while at work. Even in a very busy job many of these exercises can be done without anyone noticing. Sneaking in these little exercises can also help reduce stress levels and of course help execute those bingo wings! The Seated Leg Raiser The Seated Leg Raiser is a good way to stretch and warm up in the office. While sat at your desk, … [Read more...]
Dance Yourself Dizzy? Think Again!
Image Credit: flickr Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from The Factory Gym. ----- Thanks to the title, those 80s music stalwarts amongst you will instantly recall the fabulous disco beat (and not-so-fabulous-but-strangely-effective lyrics) of Liquid Gold’s greatest hit. However, although a successful product of its time in terms of getting people up and dancing, thirty-odd years later it’s been proven that a bit of carefree dancing doesn't necessarily add to that dizzy, ditsy factor … in fact, a bit of dancing could be making you smarter! Memory Boosting Moves The … [Read more...]
Top 10 Types Of Yoga
Yoga is a popular style of exercise that has numerous health benefits. It's also very expansive and there are numerous different styles. In this post I'll be focussing on these different styles and helping you find one that's right for you by listing the Top 10 Types Of Yoga. Once you've had a read of this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below this post. Also, if you want to learn more about the yoga and other top exercise classes, take a look at the related articles below: 10 Health Benefits Of Yoga Top 10 Exercise Classes To Try 10 … [Read more...]
10 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Personal Trainer
In my previous two posts I looked at the benefits of personal trainers and provided you with some top tips for choosing the perfect personal trainer. However, in order to fully realise the benefits personal trainers have to offer, you need to follow a few simple steps. In this post I'll be providing you with those steps and listing 10 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Personal Trainer. Once you’ve had a read of this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you want to learn more about personal trainers and how they can … [Read more...]
5 Myths about Kickboxing Exposed!
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from PlayEnable. ----- “Difficult to learn”, “too intimidating and aggressive” and “male dominated”! These are just some of the common misconceptions that surround Kickboxing. Like most mainstream activities that have benefited from an increase in popularity it is common that certain general misunderstandings emerge. This results in a ton of misinformation about Kickboxing in general, while the reality is different for everyone. So I thought it would be useful to tackle some of the myths, following my own kickboxing experience and … [Read more...]