Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Heather Green of Online Nursing Degrees. ----- Maintaining the motivation to workout can be hard in these cold winter months. Who wants to crawl out of a warm bed to run outside in the cold? Then again, it can be hard to keep up the motivation in the summer months when fun in the sun is much more appealing. Turns out, there's always a reason NOT to exercise. Finding a workout buddy can help keep you on track and stay motivated all year long. In fact, working out with a friend has many benefits. Here are a few: 1) It's More … [Read more...]
Keep Your Body And Mind Fit
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Pure Content. ----- In this day and age there are reports every day about the growing worldwide problem with obesity. Weight gain can be caused by any number of things and while it is not easy for everyone to just get up and run a marathon, there are things people can do to help their body to stay fit and healthy. A healthy body also means a healthy mind and the importance of keeping a mind active as we get older is often overlooked. Weight gain can of course just be down to genes. Even so some simple exercises can help to tone the … [Read more...]
Using Fat Burners with Bodybuilding
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Simon Burslem of the Bodybuilding Warehouse. ----- Weight loss is something that we tend not to think about when we talk about weightlifting and bodybuilding. We commonly perceive these activity’s as a way of increasing a body’s muscle mass and it is likely that we believe the sole aim is to become as big and strong as possible. Although not far from the truth, one thing that we tend not to think about is the fact that many bodybuilders also need to lose weight and in particular body fat. In order to become successful as a bodybuilder … [Read more...]
Balancing Fitness And Nutrition
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Tom Corson-Knowles who writes regularly on the topic of health and fitness at his blog. ----- There seem to be two major groups of health interested folks - those who are into fitness and those who are into nutrition. Of course, this is just a simplification because there are so many other kinds of people interested in different areas of health from emotions to spirituality to mind-body wellness and stress. But the vast majority are either primarily interested in fitness or primarily interested in nutrition. You know the … [Read more...]
Eating Seasonally
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Laura Backes who writes for DSL Service Providers. ----- There are always debates going on about what the key component is for losing weight and then maintaining that weight loss – is it diet or exercise? But what it really boils down to is burning off more calories than you consume. According to the Mayo Clinic, a single pound is lost through cutting 3,500 excess calories out of your diet a week, which breaks down to 500 calories a day. This can be done through diet or exercise – or both! One easy way to start eliminating calories is … [Read more...]
Sports Injuries And Podiatry Treatment
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Rebecca Parker is a podiatrist and chiropodist in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Here Rebecca writes about some of the possible causes for foot and heel pain which may result from sports injuries.. ----- Sports podiatrists specialise in treating injuries that are sports related that may affect the foot, ankle, knee, lower and upper leg. How Do Sports Podiatrists Detect What Is Causing Or Caused The Injury? Sports podiatrists carry out a biomechanical assessment on an athlete to determine whether the injury is related to a biomechanical … [Read more...]
How to Reach Your Maximum Potential
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from the bodybuilder Jackson Morrows who writes for the Bodybuilding Factory. ----- There’s more to reaching your maximum potential than simply picking a good workout regimen and eating a healthy diet. In order to be successful, a goal of that magnitude requires planning as well as execution. Below is a list of several things you need to know before, during and even after you’ve reached your maximum potential. Before You Start When considering a new fitness regimen, it’s always a good idea to consult with your doctor. Keep in mind that … [Read more...]
Understanding Power Napping and Its Benefits
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Christine who is a freelance writer and self proclaimed fitness freak. ----- When 3 o’clock rolls around you may quickly find yourself yawning and desperately wanting a nap. You unwillingly push the thought from your mind and trek on with your day wishing you had time to get in that much needed power nap. Perhaps you should rethink your decision. Power napping, if done right, can be very beneficial. What Is Power Napping? A power nap is a small nap during the day that doesn't involve falling into a deep sleep. It is one in which … [Read more...]
Top Tips On Healthy Dieting
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Lloyds Pharmacy. ----- It may be tempting for individuals to pin all their hopes on a fad diet in a bid to lose weight fast – and let’s face it, who hasn’t at some time or another? However, what few people realise is that, despite leading to dramatic weight loss in a short period of time, generally any weight lost as a result of novelty diets piles back on once the programme has been completed. What’s more, some of these diets aren’t based on sufficient medical research and can have a detrimental impact on a person’s health in the long … [Read more...]
Keeping Fit on Your Cruise Holiday
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Ellis Green who writes for LoveCruise.co.uk. ----- For some unknown reason, it appears that a majority of people believe that a cruise holiday is all about expanding waist lines, over-indulgence & hangovers! But this doesn't have to be the case. Passengers are offered the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the healthy alternatives without missing out on any fun. A holiday at sea allows you to discover new things, make the most of state-of-the-art equipment and meet new people every day. In this article I will be discussing 5 … [Read more...]