Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from James Howe. ----- In today’s age professional athletes can make millions of dollars a year for kicking a ball around, shooting a basketball or hitting a golf ball. Consequently, children are being streamlined and groomed at a young age to emulate the skills of the professionals. Kids are being encouraged to only play sports that they show promise in the hopes of further developing and enhancing their skills with the goal of “making it big.” The downside of this is that kids are missing out on the benefits of broadening their horizons … [Read more...]
9 Health Benefits Of Playing Sports
Sports are a fantastic way to burn some calories, stay fit and have fun with your friends in the process. The best thing about sports is that there are so many different types of sports to choose from including team sports and two person sports. In this post I'm going to be focussing on sports in greater detail and listing 9 Health Benefits Of Playing Sports. 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 different types of sports and how they can enhance your health, … [Read more...]
Top 5 Calorie Burning Two Person Sports
In my last post I looked at five of the best calorie burning team sports. While these are all fantastic exercise options, sometimes getting a full team of people together isn't possible. That's why today I'm going to be looking at some of the best two person sports. Like the team sports, these two player sports are all fantastic calorie burners and a brilliant choice if you're trying to lose weight. In addition to this, they give you a great cardio workout and tone up your muscles. They're also an excellent opportunity to socialise and share your love of fitness with a close friend, family … [Read more...]
How Do Footballers Keep Fit?
About the Author: Puneet Mitra is a personal trainer and nutritionist. Check out his fitness blog at ReflexionsOfAPT.com and follow on Twitter: @ReflexionsOfAPT Do you ever watch a football match and after seeing a big name make a basic mistake such as a mislaid pass or a mistimed tackle, think to yourself “I could do better than that”? If so, you may have underestimated how footballers at the highest level manage to stay in shape. A big part of being a top athlete is fitness, and making sure that they’re in perfect condition means that they’re able to play to the best of their abilities, … [Read more...]
Top 5 Calorie Burning Team Sports
One of the best things about fitness training is that it's very flexible and there are countless ways you can achieve your fitness goals. Today I'm going to be looking at one alternative fitness boosting method that many people fail to consider - team sports. Not only are team sports a great way to burn through calories and lose weight but they also boost your cardiovascular fitness and strengthen your muscles. Additionally, the competitive and social elements of team sports make them a great choice if you don't like working out alone. Finally, the fact many team sports are played outdoors, … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Take Up A Sport
If you're not a fan of the gym or don't like exercising alone, taking up a sport is a great option. It allows you to socialise as you get fit, adds a competitive element to your workouts and ensures that they're fun every time. Another great thing about sports is that they allow you to spend more time with friends, family or both and share your love of fitness with them. So if you're getting bored with your current workout routine and want to mix it up a little, take a look at what sports are on offer in your local area, choose one that you think you'll enjoy and give it a try. The further … [Read more...]
Expert Guide to Improving Your Endurance through MMA
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Rick Walker who writes for FightShop.com ----- Over the last decade, mixed martial arts has transformed from a cult sport, into one of the world’s biggest combat competitions. From leading sports organisations like the UFC to smaller, independent MMA operations, mixed martial arts is truly taking over the world- one fighter at a time. As well as its fantastic, exciting appeal as a televised sport, MMA is growing as a way for non-competitive people to keep slim, fit, and in shape. From special fitness workouts to training regimes designed … [Read more...]
Why You Need The Best Equipment When Playing Rugby
Image Credit: flickr Hello everyone. This is a guest post from sports equipment suppliers Morrant.com. ----- Fitness and sports are an important part of every person’s life, or at least in the ideal world that’s what people should be focusing on to live longer, be happier and healthier. Plenty of research studies suggest that it is what we love that has the most profound effect on our fitness, brings good energy and wellness, just like the food that tastes good is more wholesome than simply ‘healthy’ ingredients on a plate. That’s why when picking a fitness routine, it’s best to pick … [Read more...]
Do Injury Free Exercise With These Tutorials
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from the freelance writer Kate Wilson. ----- So you have finally made up your mind to stay in shape. But be careful because if you suddenly jump into a whole new exercise plan then the results could leave you with a damaged body rather than the fitness you had desired. The risk of injury always lurks around when over-exercising. The list below outlines a number of ways to avoid this happening. 1. Know Your Body Before you start an exercise plan it is very important that you know about your physical limitations. Doing too much too soon can … [Read more...]
Sports Injuries And Podiatry Treatment
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Rebecca Parker is a podiatrist and chiropodist in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Here Rebecca writes about some of the possible causes for foot and heel pain which may result from sports injuries.. ----- Sports podiatrists specialise in treating injuries that are sports related that may affect the foot, ankle, knee, lower and upper leg. How Do Sports Podiatrists Detect What Is Causing Or Caused The Injury? Sports podiatrists carry out a biomechanical assessment on an athlete to determine whether the injury is related to a biomechanical … [Read more...]