Hello Everyone. Today's post comes from AnaxFitness. ----- While many people are happy exercising in a tattered old cotton T-shirt, shapeless shorts or baggy track pants, wearing better designed workout gear will enhance your workouts and help you get better results. The right workout clothing can make cold and even hot-weather workouts more comfortable and also ensure you are able to perform without restrictions that might otherwise affect your workout. Whether you are a runner, go to group exercise classes, play sports or love to pump iron in the gym, there are several items of … [Read more...]
Do You Need A Specific Cycling Insurance Policy Or Will Your Home Insurance Cover It?
This post is sponsored by Bought By Many. ----- Recently we have seen a surge in cycling insurance policies who claim that your cycling gear won’t be covered by your home insurance policy. But, is this really true? For those that picked the cheapest home insurance when using a comparison site, this may be correct, as your cover may not be very broad. But, as you can imagine, home insurance policies are not all the same. If you have picked your home insurance policy based on quality rather than price you may have a lot more cover for your cycling gear than you think. To help you … [Read more...]
Advice For Those Interested In Working In The Health And Fitness Sector
This post is sponsored by Premier Global. ----- After the success of the 2012 Olympics, sport in Britain has really taken off. With a new emphasis on being fit and healthy, leisure centres and sports centres have popped up around the country creating hundreds of new jobs. With so many different career options working in the health and fitness sector is ideal for a number of people, so what different kinds of jobs are available? Fitness Instructor If you’re passionate about everything fitness and love working out then becoming a fitness instructor is the perfect career for you. You get … [Read more...]
Swim A Mo. Save A Bro.
Movember has become one of the most talked about events in the health and fitness community with millions of men around the globe growing moustaches (Mo’s) to show their support. This year, it’s easier than ever to participate, with The Movember Foundation and Speedo joining forces to offer a wide range of ways you can show your support. Keep reading to learn more about how you can participate in Movember and raise some much needed funds for this worthy cause. 1. Grow A Mo Movember has made growing moustaches during the month of November one of the most iconic ways to raise awareness for … [Read more...]
Self-Care Tips For Neck And Shoulder Pain
Neck and shoulder pain are common health problems and they’re not usually a major cause for concern. However, this doesn’t stop them causing distress and affecting people’s quality of life. So, if you’re suffering from discomfort in your neck or shoulder, now could be the time to take action. To help you along the way, here are some simple but effective self-care tips. Relieve The Pain To alleviate the discomfort, try taking over-the-counter painkillers like paracetamol and ibuprofen. These medicines can usually control mild aching and soreness. Alternatively, you can use pain-suppressing … [Read more...]
The Future Of Fitness
Hey Everyone. This is a guest post from Dave England. ----- The first Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer (EFX) was released in 1995 by Precor, featuring a rear drive design which offered a lower-impact alternative to the treadmill. Some of the earliest rowing machines date back still further, with a patent being issued in 1872 for a hydraulic damper based design. But it wasn't until the mid 1950s that the rowing machine became more practical, comfortable, and capable of improving your rowing power on the water. Fast forward 60 years and the same basic machines are still going strong, … [Read more...]
Is Webcam Personal Training The Future?
Being fit and healthy has never been more popular than now and, let’s state the obvious, looking good makes you feel good. But the old methods of working out don’t always work with modern busy lives. Old Methods Of Working Out Many people say that they are ‘too busy’ to workout regularly with work, socialising and family taking precedence. In the past, if you have had the motivation to change your body image and reach your health and fitness goals, four things were contemplated: Joining a gym Buying the latest workout DVD Downloading a new fitness app Getting a personal trainer, … [Read more...]
Sleep & Athletic Performance
“Sleep is extremely important to me - I need to rest and recover in order for the training I do to be absorbed by my body” – Usain Bolt The statement above comes from one of the highest caliber athletes in the world today, so it’s a safe bet to say that sleep is an important part of preparing for sports. Sleep is not only an important factor for world class athletes but for everyone, including those that workout and those who don’t. The health benefits of sleep are numerous, but in relation to sport the recovery element is key. Sleep allows the body and mind time to recover, which is … [Read more...]
The World Sports Food Fight: Diets Of Superstar Sportsmen Revealed
Hey Everyone. Today’s post comes from World Sports Food Fight. ----- We all have very different goals we want from our fitness routines. Whether the aim is to lose weight, tone up, bulk up or increase strength you will have a training plan that is tailored to your needs. But to enhance your workout and help you achieve your desired shape, diet plays an important part. We carried out some research around the diet of different sportsmen in a range of sports. Using an interactive design we could find out information about what different athletes are eating and how it affects their … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Reduce The Stress In Your Life
Modern day life can be stressful and fast paced. You have a to-do list longer than the great American novel, the kids aren’t ready for school and your boss is nagging you for that work deadline. Boiling point is being reached and stress levels are reaching critical. Sound familiar? Check out our top 10 ways to de-stress before you go all Incredible Hulk and let stress overwhelm you! 10. Meditation: Not as weird and new age as you’d expect, meditation can be a great way of relaxing and de-stressing both when you are stressed, but also as a preventative measure. Try deep breathing, inhaling … [Read more...]