Hey Everyone. This is a guest post from Dave England. ----- The first Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer (EFX) was released in 1995 by Precor, featuring a rear drive design which offered a lower-impact alternative to the treadmill. Some of the earliest rowing machines date back still further, with a patent being issued in 1872 for a hydraulic damper based design. But it wasn't until the mid 1950s that the rowing machine became more practical, comfortable, and capable of improving your rowing power on the water. Fast forward 60 years and the same basic machines are still going strong, … [Read more...]
Is Webcam Personal Training The Future?
Being fit and healthy has never been more popular than now and, let’s state the obvious, looking good makes you feel good. But the old methods of working out don’t always work with modern busy lives. Old Methods Of Working Out Many people say that they are ‘too busy’ to workout regularly with work, socialising and family taking precedence. In the past, if you have had the motivation to change your body image and reach your health and fitness goals, four things were contemplated: Joining a gym Buying the latest workout DVD Downloading a new fitness app Getting a personal trainer, … [Read more...]
The Lazy Man’s Guide to Weight Loss
Are you a confirmed couch potato? Are the pounds piling up? It's not easy to lose weight when you're one of life's natural lazy guys, but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible. Follow our lazy man’s guide to weight loss, and you can get in shape without having to give up your favourite beer or pizzas, or even stepping foot in a gym. Sound too good to be true? You’d be surprised. Drink Before You Eat A large glass of water before every meal will not only keep you hydrated (a crucial part of weight loss) but will also prevent you from overeating at meal times – studies show that we often eat … [Read more...]
Sleep & Athletic Performance
“Sleep is extremely important to me - I need to rest and recover in order for the training I do to be absorbed by my body” – Usain Bolt The statement above comes from one of the highest caliber athletes in the world today, so it’s a safe bet to say that sleep is an important part of preparing for sports. Sleep is not only an important factor for world class athletes but for everyone, including those that workout and those who don’t. The health benefits of sleep are numerous, but in relation to sport the recovery element is key. Sleep allows the body and mind time to recover, which is … [Read more...]
The World Sports Food Fight: Diets Of Superstar Sportsmen Revealed
Hey Everyone. Today’s post comes from World Sports Food Fight. ----- We all have very different goals we want from our fitness routines. Whether the aim is to lose weight, tone up, bulk up or increase strength you will have a training plan that is tailored to your needs. But to enhance your workout and help you achieve your desired shape, diet plays an important part. We carried out some research around the diet of different sportsmen in a range of sports. Using an interactive design we could find out information about what different athletes are eating and how it affects their … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Reduce The Stress In Your Life
Modern day life can be stressful and fast paced. You have a to-do list longer than the great American novel, the kids aren’t ready for school and your boss is nagging you for that work deadline. Boiling point is being reached and stress levels are reaching critical. Sound familiar? Check out our top 10 ways to de-stress before you go all Incredible Hulk and let stress overwhelm you! 10. Meditation: Not as weird and new age as you’d expect, meditation can be a great way of relaxing and de-stressing both when you are stressed, but also as a preventative measure. Try deep breathing, inhaling … [Read more...]
Getting a Massage: Health & Therapeutic Benefits Of Massage Therapy
When you think about getting a massage, most people think about the pampering side of things. Though the idea of pampering yourself is one that shouldn’t be overlooked, more and more clinical studies are proving that massages are more than just a lavish luxury. Sure, it relaxes the body and feels great, but there are several health and therapeutic benefits that those who have preexisting conditions such as diabetes or even the average healthy person can benefit from. From healing cramps, aches, and pains to improving one’s ability to sleep at night, massages may just be the new natural remedy … [Read more...]
Top Tips To Consider While Buying A Fitness Tracker
If getting toned is on your to-do-list for the summer, you might be looking for ways to increase your chances of staying on track. Even if you have a few inches to lose, it never hurts to make sure you’re marching in the right direction. Courtesy of fitness trackers, it is easier than ever to keep track of your progress. These devices help in keeping record of your exercise stats, as well as generating reports and visuals to measure daily performance. For a relatively affordable price, fitness trackers offer the opportunity to kick-start a fitness regime, and hold the user accountable for … [Read more...]
Quick & Easy Exercise Tips To Fit Around Your Busy Lifestyle
Life can be quite hectic at times no matter what age you are. Whether you’re looking after the kids or getting an assignment done, these unavoidable tasks can often get in the way of what really matters – your health. Exercising, and ultimately keeping fit, is something we all should do, but finding the time can be tricky. Fortunately though there are ways and means to fit in exercises around your busy lifestyle, you just need the right equipment and know-how. To point you in the right direction, in this post you’ll find some quick and easy ways you can exercise that won’t interfere with … [Read more...]
The Top Sports For Keeping Fit You Might Not Have Considered Before
Hello Everyone. This is a guest post by Rob. ----- It’s no secret that playing sports regularly is great for getting active and keeping fit. However, as popular as sports like rugby, football and tennis are here in the UK, they’re not to everybody’s liking. There are a number of other sports available though that are great fun to get involved in and can be just as good for your health. What follows are a few examples that you might want to consider: Rowing When it comes to improving your cardio and more significantly your upper body strength, rowing is a fantastic option. Of course … [Read more...]