Hello Everyone. Today’s article is contributed by David. ----- Getting a good night's sleep is often easier said than done. We all lead busy lives and when there's so much to do, sleep tends to get sacrificed in favour of getting through the tasks of the day. And although this is understandable, we need to be aware that scrimping on sleep is a bad idea. So why is sleep so important? The hours we spend asleep in bed are the precious downtime our bodies need in order to carry out maintenance and repair work on our systems. Cell renewal and replacement occur as we sleep, so it doesn't … [Read more...]
Working Nights? Five Ways to Improve Your Sleep
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from the Sleep Foundation. ----- Many call it the toughest shift to work, but unfortunately for some it’s one they have to soldier through. Simply managing to get through a night shift is no mean feat, but how do you recoup when your sleep cycle has been thrown out of its natural rhythm? This article seeks to help those struggling to get the sleep they deserve after a hard night’s work. Chronic insomnia can be crippling, so even if you’re not on the night shift it might be worth reading up on these tips to improve your sleep. 1. Shut … [Read more...]
Science Of Sleep Infographic
Hello Everyone. The following infographic is from FADS.co.uk. ----- Sleep is something the vast majority of people ignore when it comes to their health and fitness. However, if you want to enjoy optimal health and fitness, you needed to be getting at least 6 hours of quality sleep per night. By doing this you can enhance your physical performance, improve your memory, lose weight, lower your stress levels and much more. This post explains why sleep is so important by delving into the research behind it and looking at the Science Of Sleep. … [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...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Just Do It
Even if you workout consistently, there are always going to be days where you don't feel like exercising. Your mind will tell you that it's too cold, you're too tired or you're too busy to workout. However, these are the days that will make or break your health and fitness success. By pushing through your excuses and making yourself workout, you'll develop the consistency that's needed to bring you results in the long term. So no matter how you feel on the day, if you have a workout scheduled, ditch the excuses and just do it. The further reading section below contains lots of additional … [Read more...]
A Few Simple Motivation Tips For Long-Term Weight Loss
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Jesse From Seven Seas. ----- Sticking to a healthy eating plan might seem like a chore, but it needn't be! I tried for a long time to lose weight and consistently I always found that will power and motivation were the hardest things to conquer. But once you get your head around weight loss it can actually be pretty easy. Follow my simple tips below and stay motivated. Image credit: healthy food Dear diary You may think that you only eat the odd chocolate bar, and barely ever touch crisps. Perhaps it's a mystery to you why you … [Read more...]
10 Health Benefits Of Yoga
Yoga is an excellent choice for keeping fit that enhances your flexibility, boosts your mental fitness, improves your balance and much more. By practising yoga regularly, you can develop both a healthy body and a healthy mind and this has a hugely positive effect on your overall well being. In this post I'm going to be taking a deeper look at how yoga enhances your health and listing 10 Health Benefits 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 health … [Read more...]
10 Benefits Of Improving Your Mental Fitness
In my last post I provided you with some healthy habits to improve your mental fitness and explained why true health and fitness is about having both a healthy mind and a healthy body. Today I'm going to be following up on that post, looking at why improving your mental fitness is so important and listing 10 Benefits Of Improving Your Mental Fitness. 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 more information on mental fitness, make sure you have a read of the articles below: 10 Healthy … [Read more...]
10 Healthy Habits That Improve Your Mental Fitness
When it comes to health and fitness, many people focus purely on the physical side. However, true health and fitness is about a healthy body and a healthy mind. That's why in this post I'm going to be looking at mental fitness and listing 10 Healthy Habits That Improve Your Mental Fitness. 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 more information on mental fitness, make sure you have a read of the articles below: 10 Benefits Of Improving Your Mental Fitness 10 Tips To Boost Your … [Read more...]
10 Tips To Boost Your Fitness Motivation
Staying consistently motivated is one of the hardest parts of achieving your health and fitness goals. It's a long term process and some days you just don't feel like working out or sticking to your healthy eating plans. The good news is that even on the days where your motivation levels are low you can turn it around. In this post I'm going to be showing you how to do exactly that by listing 10 Tips To Boost Your Fitness Motivation. 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 more … [Read more...]