Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from David who writes for LA Muscle. ----- Do Muscle Building Supplements Really Work? The idea of ‘muscles in a bottle’ is appealing by anyone’s standards; bulking up by popping a pill or two a day? With no extra sweat at the gym? Reading the adverts it’s easy to get carried away; ‘lose 2 stone in 2 days, but build muscle like crazy!’ Surely not. The idea of looking like you belong in a Hollister ad after a week of these ‘genius’ supplements may not quite be accurate, but is there any truth to the rumours at all? We investigate some of the … [Read more...]
A Few Simple Motivation Tips For Long-Term Weight Loss
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Jesse From Seven Seas. ----- Sticking to a healthy eating plan might seem like a chore, but it needn't be! I tried for a long time to lose weight and consistently I always found that will power and motivation were the hardest things to conquer. But once you get your head around weight loss it can actually be pretty easy. Follow my simple tips below and stay motivated. Image credit: healthy food Dear diary You may think that you only eat the odd chocolate bar, and barely ever touch crisps. Perhaps it's a mystery to you why you … [Read more...]
4 Ways To Overcome Workout Discomfort
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Elizabeth Lockwood. ----- Fitness routines tend to cause different effects with different people, as we all react to exercise in unique, personal ways. For some, a long distance run may seem no more difficult than a walk in the park, but cycling 5 miles can be exhausting. Others might feel exactly the opposite! But despite this basic variance in personal workout reactions, there are some discomforts that are typical for a majority of people starting new fitness routines. In this article, we'll look at 5 such discomforts and how to … [Read more...]
Benefits Of Playing Multiple Sports
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from James Howe. ----- In today’s age professional athletes can make millions of dollars a year for kicking a ball around, shooting a basketball or hitting a golf ball. Consequently, children are being streamlined and groomed at a young age to emulate the skills of the professionals. Kids are being encouraged to only play sports that they show promise in the hopes of further developing and enhancing their skills with the goal of “making it big.” The downside of this is that kids are missing out on the benefits of broadening their horizons … [Read more...]
Preparing For Your First Triathlon Event
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Jane Blackmore. ----- Triathlons can be intimidating sporting events. You have to ensure you are comfortable and capable of three entirely different sports. You obviously have to have a decent level of fitness in order to compete. Many enter into a triathlon with the intention of raising money for charity, fundraising for a good cause. Many send off their entry forms without considering the training needed. For an absolute beginner looking to attempt their first triathlon, these tips may come in handy. Choose your distance … [Read more...]
Bacon: A Tasty & Nutritious Meat
Hello Everyone, today’s article is a guest post from Liz Yin - author of the Bacon Book. ----- Bacon...what a delicious option for cured meat! I'm personally a huge fan of pork belly, whether it's in the form of bacon strips or a thick cut that's slowly braised until each morsel just melts with a slight touch. But did you know that outside of the United States, bacon is usually prepared from other cuts of pork like the side and back cuts? But we're talking about bacon, so how or why should we put bacon and healthy in the same sentence? While it’s true that bacon does contain high … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Make Jogging More Exciting
This is a guest post by David Ingram, a writer specialising in fitness, street fashion and travel. ----- Jogging strengthens the muscles, fine tunes the cardiovascular system, relieves stress and reduces blood pressure, but despite the variety of benefits it can also be known for its monotony, or as my mother would put it - “it ain’t half boring!” Yes, jogging can be tedious work but you don’t have to give up on this cheap and cheerful method of exercise. Check out these 7 ways to spice up your morning (or evening) jog... 1) A Change of Pace Keeping your routine fresh is the secret … [Read more...]
Watch Your Back!
Hello Everyone, today’s article is a guest post from Adam Dallison - the inventor of PosturePlast. ----- Burning fat, building muscle, improving cardiovascular fitness or finally fitting back into those jeans—whatever the reason, getting into shape means pushing ourselves and our bodies. But what if our exercise regimes were actually taking a toll on our bodies rather than improving them? Adam Dallison, Osteopath at Surrey Medical Centre and inventor of PosturePlast explains the hidden dangers of exercise: “The back is essentially the core body part at work in all exercises. From … [Read more...]
7 Fitness Tips For Busy Blokes
Hello Everyone, today’s article is a guest post from PowerLeague.co.uk. ----- Sometimes when given the choice between braving the crowds at the gym and going home to your sofa – well, we’re all guilty of choosing the latter. Unless all you want to do is pump iron, the gym can get repetitive and without even knowing it, you can become stuck in a rut with your fitness regime. If your aim for this year is to get fit there are plenty of great alternatives for busy blokes, and today we outline some of the best… 1) Have A Kick Around There’s no better way to run around like a maniac for an … [Read more...]
How Do Footballers Keep Fit?
About the Author: Puneet Mitra is a personal trainer and nutritionist. Check out his fitness blog at ReflexionsOfAPT.com and follow on Twitter: @ReflexionsOfAPT Do you ever watch a football match and after seeing a big name make a basic mistake such as a mislaid pass or a mistimed tackle, think to yourself “I could do better than that”? If so, you may have underestimated how footballers at the highest level manage to stay in shape. A big part of being a top athlete is fitness, and making sure that they’re in perfect condition means that they’re able to play to the best of their abilities, … [Read more...]