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How To Overcome Obstacles: Let’s Fight Back!

Hello everyone.  Today’s guest post comes from Adana Lima who writes for Dumbbells For Sale - a company which offers a wide range of high quality, adjustable dumbbells. ----- As you move along with your workout and diet plan, there's no question that there are going to be times when you do slightly struggle along.  Whether it's because time is something you just don't have and getting to the gym seems next to impossible or you're fighting mad cravings that just won't quit, it's normal to expect some turbulence within your program as it is a normal and natural occurrence that will come … [Read more...]

Getting Fit – How To Get Started

Hello everyone.  Today’s guest post comes from SupGearAustralia - an Australian based retailer of Stand Up Paddle Boards. —– If you’re trying to get fit, and want to be really thorough about making sure you get fit and stay fit, water sports are definitely a great option. At any level of fitness, you can start from a very basic level. The water exercises are also incredible fun, like paddle board, which automatically improves your balance, posture and muscle coordination. Getting Fit Basics The first thing to remember is that you’re trying to get fit, not kill yourself. If … [Read more...]

Top 10 Weight Training Tips

Hello everyone.  Today’s guest post comes from Predator Nutrition - Europe's number 1 Sports Supplements and Bodybuilding Supplements Site. —– 1. Safe Weight Training A careful, informed approach to weight training keeps it safe. Weight training needs to be challenging, but requires an individual to assess realistically their current fitness and strength. Positions, exercises and weights that cause extension of muscles and joints beyond their natural range should be avoided. 2. Correct Technique Many injuries can be avoided by correct technique. The back needs to be kept straight, … [Read more...]

5 Simple Steps To Make Your Fitness Resolutions Stick This Year

"A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one Year and out the other." - Anonymous With the New Year just getting started you have probably set yourself some fitness resolutions.  Perhaps this is the year where you want to sculpt those those six pack abs?  Maybe this is the year you are finally going to kick your smoking habit?  Whilst setting fitness resolutions is a fantastic idea, the facts are that despite the best intentions most New Year's resolutions will fail.  In this study of 3,000 people, only 12% were successful with their New Year's resolutions.  Today I am going to … [Read more...]

My Fitness Resolutions for 2011

Now that the New Year is upon us you are probably starting to act on your New Years resolutions.  Perhaps you want to quit smoking this year?  Maybe you want to get rid of your beer belly?  Whatever your goals I wish you all the best and if they are fitness related there is plenty of great content available on this website to help you hit them this year.  Today I am going to be reviewing my fitness resolutions for 2010 and making my fitness resolutions for 2011. REVIEW OF MY FITNESS RESOLUTIONS FOR 2010 1) TO ENTER A 10K RUN:- Unfortunately, I did not manage to enter a 10k run for the … [Read more...]

10 Ways To Burn 100 Calories Or More This Christmas

With Christmas fast approaching you are probably getting a little concerned about your fitness regime.  High calorie treats are always on offer, Christmas parties are on the horizon and the cold, dark weather makes exercise much less bearable.  However, small things can make a big difference during the festive period.  Burning just 100 extra calories each day adds up to 700 calories a week and an impressive 3,100 calories over the month of December.  That is why today I am going to be sharing with you 10 ways to burn 100 calories or more this Christmas. 1) CYCLE:- Cycling is a great way to … [Read more...]