Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a content contribution from Debbie Fletcher. ----- Driving does not only enable you to travel more easily and quickly from one place to another; it can also be an enjoyable recreational activity. If you are one of those who enjoys driving, it is important that you try to stay fit and healthy, so that you can indulge in your favourite pastime more frequently. While driving does not require much physical effort, you need to stay focused at all times to minimise the risk of accidents. This is especially important if you are not an experienced driver. Here … [Read more...]
Can You Blame Weight Gain On Food Intolerance?
Hello Everyone. Today’s post is from YorkTest. ----- Food intolerances are a type of health disorder where you experience an unpleasant reaction to certain types of food such as alcohol, dairy and wheat. If you suffer from a food intolerance, consuming a food that aggravates it can lead to a number of negative symptoms including: Abdominal cramps Burning or swelling around your mouth Breathing problems Diarrhoea Itching Skin rashes such as (eczema) Vomiting However, the latest research indicates that eating foods that you are intolerant to could also lead to weight … [Read more...]
Dealing With Sports Injuries
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post. ----- Getting stuck into sports can be great for your health. However, these activities aren’t without their risks and whenever you exert yourself, there is a chance you will sustain physical damage of some sort. The most common types of injury are relatively minor and include things like cuts, grazes, bruises and blisters. However, in some cases the damage is more serious. For example, it’s possible to suffer pain and swelling to the muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, joints and cartilage. The Causes The causes of sports injuries … [Read more...]
Top 3 Gadgets To Help You Get Fit This Summer
The summer is here and if you are planning to get fit and trim your waistline, then there are many ways to do this from running, swimming, cycling to even getting a membership at your local gym. Many gadgets out there can help you in keep track of the progress you made along your fitness journey. Here are three gadgets that are worth getting: 1. Mio Cyclo 105 The Mio Cyclo can be your everyday cycling training companion, as it will help you in becoming a physical better person. It is your personal navigation guide as it will easily navigate you from point A to B and will follow your … [Read more...]
Why Should You Incorporate Gym Time Into Your Summer Fitness Routine?
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Hertsmere Leisure. ----- Summer is here and you want to get fit. So, let’s think: you could go for run, a swim in the sea or kick a football around in the park. It’s nearly time for Wimbledon – how about tennis? Well, if only the sun was shining. Here’s the reality: we live in Britain, not Miami. So how do we make that miracle – whether it’s that beach body you've always craved or just better physical shape – happen? Exercise is life changing. It fires up the feel-good chemicals and, as any psychologist will tell you, that’s … [Read more...]
5 Great Ways To Stay Healthy
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Adam Howes. ----- The poet and writer James Leigh Hunt once said that “the groundwork of all happiness is health.” In France, they were a little more severe, with the Renaissance humanist Francois Rabelais saying: “Without health, life is not life; it is only a state of languor and suffering.” Oh, those cheery Frenchmen. However, both thinkers were very much right, and their words highlight just how important staying healthy is to our quality of life in general. That being said, good health does not just stop at the physical; mental … [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...]
How To Get A Six Pack Infographic
Hello Everyone. The following infographic is from Newitts. ----- Six pack abs are something that many people strive for but very few manage to achieve. Not only do they look great but they also provide you with the core strength and stability that's required to perform other exercises effectively, improve your posture and prevent lower back pain. This infographic provides you with all the tools you need to chisel your midsection and start to develop washboard abs and explains How To Get A Six Pack. Brought to you by Newitts … [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 5 Benefits Of Boxing
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Adam Howes. ----- Boxing is not just about pummelling your opponent to a pulp. In fact, rather than being an aggressive, male-dominated activity that dulls the senses, it is one that can help to exercise the mind just as much as it exercises the body. It is also a rare sport in which perseverance and resilience can be just as important as skill and strength. As such, over the years, boxing has become extremely popular with people of all ages, both male and female, helping individuals to build both confidence and strength whilst … [Read more...]