It’s finally here! Year on year retailers begin to push it on us through their clever, sometimes annoying marketing. As we’re about a week away now, there are probably few places you can go without being surrounded by cheer. With that said, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – bonus points for guessing which Christmas song this! For most the Christmas period usually means holidays from work, time with loved ones, much needed rest and a merry tipple of Bucks Fizz. It only comes around once so we wouldn’t dare discourage participation but it’s easy to see how we can lose sight of our … [Read more...]
5 Reasons To Play Fitness Themed Video Games This Christmas
As Christmas gets closer and closer, you're likely to be having friends and family come visit you and maybe even stop for a few days. While Christmas dinner does a good job of keeping everyone entertained for a few hours, once dinner is over, finding ways to keep everyone occupied can be tricky. In this article I'm going to be tackling this topic and listing 5 Reasons To Play Fitness Themed Video Games This Christmas. 1) They Get Everybody Moving One big advantage of playing fitness themed video games in the run up to Christmas is that they get everybody up off the couch and keep them … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Work Off That Mince Pie This Christmas
In my last post I provided you with 3 Healthy Alternatives To Mince Pies. However, if you really can't resist these festive treats and want to enjoy regular mince pies, one alternative solution is to work them off. In this article I'm going to be showing you how to do just that and listing 10 Ways To Work Off That Mince Pie This Christmas. An average mince pie contains around 200 calories, so each of the methods listed will show you how to burn off that number of calories by performing a certain activity for a specific amount of time and all the calculations are based on a 68kg (150lb) … [Read more...]
Worst Ways Your Healthy Eyes Can Get Affected This Christmas
Hello everyone. This is a guest post written by Kristine Foster from GetLenses.co.uk. ----- December has started and Christmas is around the corner. This is the time of the year when you are all busy purchasing presents for family, friends and loved ones and are heavily occupied planning parties, mailing packages and decorating your house. With an endless list of things to do and see towards the end of the year, a little carelessness can cause an eye injury and ruin your Christmas holidays. The following are the worst 8 ways, which can cause you an eye injury that can ruin your … [Read more...]
Top 15 Fitness Themed Nintendo Wii Games For Christmas
In the last couple of posts I've been listing 15 fitness themed video games for both the PlayStation Move and the Kinect which would make excellent Christmas gifts for owners of either console. In this article I'm going to be completing the series by focussing on the Nintendo Wii. The Nintendo Wii was the first of the three major motion sensing video games consoles to be released. With the launch of Wii Fit in 2007, it also became the first console to establish motion sensing video games as a viable way to keep fit. Since the release of Wii Fit, many more fitness themed titles have become … [Read more...]
Top 15 Fitness Themed Kinect Games For Christmas
In my last post I provided you with a list of the top 15 fitness themed PlayStation Move games for Christmas. Today I'm going to be continuing with the theme of fitness themed motion sensing video games but focussing on the Kinect. The Kinect is the most technologically advanced motion sensing platform by far. Unlike the PlayStation Move and the Nintendo Wii, it requires no controller and allows users to take control of the games using just their bodies. Not only is this great fun but it's also an excellent way for gamers to stay active as they enjoy their favourite pastime - playing video … [Read more...]
Top 15 Fitness Themed PlayStation Move Games For Christmas
Video games aren't traditionally the most active pastime. However, with the introduction of motion sensing technology, they are slowly but surely becoming a viable way to get some exercise and have some fun. So if you have a friend or family member who's a PlayStation Move owner, why not help them expand their game collection and stay fit and healthy by getting them one of these Top 15 Fitness Themed PlayStation Move Games For Christmas. 1) DanceStar Party DanceStar Party is a fun filled dance game that takes full advantage of the PlayStation Move technology and gives players a surprisingly … [Read more...]
The Top 9 At Home Winter Workouts From Fitness Bloggers
In my last couple of posts I've been focussing on winter workouts that you can do over the coming months. Today I'm continuing the focus on this topic but instead of providing my own workouts, I'm going to be giving you The Top 9 At Home Winter Workouts From Fitness Bloggers... 1) Kettlebell Workout From Srdjan Popovic Of BloomToFit.com One of my favourite tools for building a better body is the kettlebell. This is an extremely powerful and unique fitness tool that can be used anywhere, especially at home. Effective kettlebell training can help you build a strong posterior chain, a … [Read more...]
30 Minute At Home Winter Bodyweight Workout
In my last post I provided you with a 30 Minute Full Body Gym Winter Workout that you can use during the busy winter months when you only have time to get to the gym once or twice a week. However, if your gym's not close to your home, sometimes even one or two gym workouts a week isn't an option. Today I'm going to be providing you with a solution to this problem in the form of a 30 Minute At Home Winter Bodyweight Workout. This workout has a very similar structure to the 30 minute, gym based workout from my last post but it has the added bonus of you not needing to go to the gym or find … [Read more...]
30 Minute Full Body Gym Winter Workout
With the cold winter weather well and truly setting in and Christmas now just two months away, finding time to get to the gym can be tough. Whereas previously you may have been going to the gym four, five or even six times a week, family commitments, Christmas shopping and Christmas parties can all take their toll and leave you with very little time to workout. The good news is that as long as you're willing to adapt and be flexible, fitting in a workout during these winter month is still possible. In this article I'm going to be helping you do just that by providing you with a 30 Minute … [Read more...]