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...]
Looking Back At British Swimming In 2012
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Speedo. ----- With the Olympics and Paralympics taking the country by storm, 2012 has been a dramatic and exciting year in British Swimming – we may not have come home with any Olympic gold, but this has been a year well worth celebrating. In particular we saw the British public getting really excited about swimming, and this is the kind of buzz that can really help raise the profile of the sport. Hopefully we can look forward to more people hitting their local pools and getting involved in swimming at all levels. Despite coming home with … [Read more...]
5 Ways Co-Q10 Could Help Your Training Regime
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Healthspan. ----- Nothing beats a great workout, except on those days when you don’t have the energy for one press up, let alone reps of 10! Our busy lifestyles can leave us fighting fatigue, but if you’re lacking stamina at the gym, another force could be in play - a lack of co-Q10. What Is Co-Q10? Co-Q10, or coenzyme Q10, is a natural compound found in the body which helps cells produce energy. This substance, which has similar properties to vitamins, is located in mitochondria cells, also known as the power plants of cells. Co-Q10 helps … [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...]
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy: Foods That Boost Your Eyes
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Optical Express. ----- If you ask someone what they need to do to have overall good health they will probably tell you eating right. Ask them specifically what to eat to maintain eye health and they probably will mention carrots. However, carrots are not the only food that will keep your eyes healthy. There are actually many different kinds of foods that, when added to our diet, can help boost the health of our eyes. Taking care of your eye health is essential in order to ensure they work properly for years to come. Many people use eyewear to … [Read more...]
Exercising You And Your Pet
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from the Sainsbury's Bank. ----- You're at home, it's raining outside and there are gripping programmes on the TV. Why would you go for a jog, cycle or pay to visit the gym where people rarely talk? Here's an idea: Why not use your pet for exercise inspiration? There are not only benefits for your loyal friend to get some exercise – but the health advantages to you are perhaps more than you can throw a stick at. What's more, there may also be an opportunity to meet and greet other like-minded pet owners during your exercise regime. Is there a … [Read more...]
Dietary Supplements For People With Food Allergies
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from the online supplement store Revital.co.uk. ----- There are a lot of people who prefer well balanced diets over taking dietary supplements daily to substitute for the lack of certain vitamins and minerals. “My motto is always: food first,” says Rachel Berman, director of Nutrition for Calorie Count. However, food allergies are a stepping stone for most of these arguments. There are plenty of people out there nowadays who are allergic to gluten, dairy products, eggs, fish and so on – vital food products that are necessary for the healthy … [Read more...]
Why You Need The Best Equipment When Playing Rugby
Image Credit: flickr Hello everyone. This is a guest post from sports equipment suppliers Morrant.com. ----- Fitness and sports are an important part of every person’s life, or at least in the ideal world that’s what people should be focusing on to live longer, be happier and healthier. Plenty of research studies suggest that it is what we love that has the most profound effect on our fitness, brings good energy and wellness, just like the food that tastes good is more wholesome than simply ‘healthy’ ingredients on a plate. That’s why when picking a fitness routine, it’s best to pick … [Read more...]
Healthy Breakfasts: Kick Start Your Body, Kick Start Your Day
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Ed Beardsell who writes for ExpertsInMoney.com. ----- Even if you actively enjoy getting up early every day, there’s still quite some effort involved in becoming a successful ‘morning person’. Many people swear by doing stretches or another form of exercise to start each day off in a positive fashion. Some people swear by meditation or by reading for a short time. Others still like to get a head-start on their work commitments by spending a few minutes catching up on emails. Whatever else you may or may not do, it is generally agreed that you … [Read more...]
Ways To Motivate Yourself To Exercise During The Winter Months
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Chris Stillwell ----- With the nights drawing in and temperatures dropping, the motivation to head out into the dark and cold can be hard to come by. Wouldn’t it be much nicer to stay tucked up under a duvet or firmly relaxing on the sofa? If self-guilt isn’t powerful enough to get you going, we’ve come up with 5 ways to motivate yourself to keep exercising during the winter months… 1) Get The Right Gear Having the right equipment for the job is important when it comes to winter exercise. When you first step out of the door you’ll feel the … [Read more...]