Hey guys. Last week I posted 9 Fitness Tips For Men. Today I'm going to follow up on this topic and provide you with 10 Fitness Tips For Women. Like with the men's tips, these are all relatively simple and straightforward. However, they're tips that many women neglect when they're just getting started with their fitness training program. If you implement each one, you'll have a much better introduction to the world of fitness and are much more likely to commit for the long haul. If you find this infographic useful, please Like, +1, Pin or Tweet it by using the buttons above and below … [Read more...]
Useful Fitness & Diet Apps
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Ashley Lynn who writes for 02. ----- People use smart phones for just about everything these days, from running businesses, to staying in contact with friends, to playing games. But beyond these broad uses, mobile smart phones now have a range of capabilities that can almost make them seem like magic. Indeed, just about any mobile phone you pick up from a popular provider like O2 seems entirely capable of running just about every aspect of your life for you, which is why these devices have become so wildly popular. For example, did you … [Read more...]
Why You Need To Rest When Working Out
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Carlene Jayden who writes for FitSpace Gyms. ----- It’s hard not to feel guilty whenever you take a day off from the gym or your regular fitness routine. Whether you are lifting heavy weights, participating in hours of aerobics or circuit training your way around the gym, there will always be times that life’s other priorities get in the way. What most people fail to realise however, is that that unless you take sufficient rest between workouts, all the training you do could well be in vain. Your body needs to be allowed sufficient … [Read more...]
9 Fitness Tips For Men
When you're just getting started with fitness training, there's a lot of conflicting and confusing information out there. That's why today I've decided to do a post focussed on men who are just getting started with fitness and share with you 9 Fitness Tips For Men. While there's nothing ground breaking in these tips, they're tips that a lot of men neglect when starting with fitness training and if you stick to them, your fitness training program will be much more effective. If you find this infographic useful, please Like, +1, Pin or Tweet it by using the buttons above and below this post, … [Read more...]
Beginners Muscle Building Workout
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Karl Young who writes for Powerhouse Fitness. ----- The expression walk before you can run is often heard when looking to start building muscle through training. If you are serious about stocking up on some muscle and you're a beginner, you need to be aware of the importance of having a solid foundation that can be built upon as you progress. You will never forget the first time you walk into a gym. You walk in and you get nervous making your way over to the bench press. You are so nervous and excited that you often struggle to even … [Read more...]
The Importance Of Warming Up Before Exercise
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Jennifer Bayliss, MSEd, ATC, CSCS, who is Manager of Fitness for Everyday Health. ----- It is important to warm up before exercise for several reasons. The most important reason is the prevention of injury. It may add a few minutes to your workout, but it will allow you the opportunity to get even more out of your workouts. A general warm-up increases your core body temperature and gives the blood vessels an opportunity to dilate, or increase in size. This allows the blood to travel much easier through the vessels and lowers the … [Read more...]
Obesity Cartoon Infographic
Hi guys. Today, I've got what is hopefully the first of many Free Fitness Tips infographics. This one's on the topic of obesity. I hope you like it. :) If you find this infographic useful, please Like, +1, Pin or Tweet it by using the buttons above and below this post, so that as many people as possible can enjoy it. Also, if you want more weight loss information and advice, take a look at the posts below: 10 Weight Loss Tips 10 Weight Loss Diet Tips 10 Step Weight Loss Exercise Plan 10 Common Weight Loss Mistakes 10 Mistakes That Slow Down Your Metabolism 10 Metabolism … [Read more...]
How To Slim Down Or Sculpt Up For Summer
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Jackson Morrows who writes for FEM Nutrition. ----- You started out the year with good intentions and a New Year’s resolution to slim down and tone your body in time for summer. Unfortunately, the winter grind, lack of sleep and sunlight and all the Valentine’s Day chocolates slowed down your workout plans and derailed your diet. Don’t fear another four months of swimsuits, bikinis, shorts and tank tops, feeling less fit or not at your best. Instead, take charge and get your summer body back, just in time to hit the beach with … [Read more...]
5 Top Tips For Maximum Flexibility For Dancers
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Cedric Grosjean who owns Dance Direct. ----- The younger you are, the more flexible you are. Aging makes everyone less flexible as muscles tense and the possibility of injury related to lack of flexibility increases. Professional levels of dance, be it urban dancing or classical ballet, can be reached only with enough strength and flexibility. But even today research on how to train your body to its optimum flexibility is limited. Even though scientists agree that flexibility depends on such factors as joint and muscle health, age, … [Read more...]
Easy Chair Workouts For The Lower Body And Abs
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Tanya Harris who writes for MyFood.co.uk ----- If you’re a cubicle dweller like many people, then you know all about what it’s like to spend between four to eight hours per day sitting down. The human body wasn’t built to sit down all day… that’s why we were given legs. Unfortunately, working in a chair all day seems like the only option for us. If you consistently get sore legs from being planted on your buttocks for a majority of the day, here are a few valuable exercises to keep your muscles loose and your legs healthy. These work … [Read more...]