Hey Everyone. This is a guest post from myInnerGo who have very kindly offered Free Fitness Tips readers a 10% discount on any of their tests. Click Here and use the code FITNESSTIPS when ordering to get a 10% discount on the test of your choice. ----- Everyone into training and sport is looking for a way to improve their performance. Whether they're beginners or advanced athletes, people often wonder if they are training correctly or if they are truly maximising their time in the gym, on the field, the track, the park at home, or wherever they decide to train. The following is … [Read more...]
Top Tips To Consider While Buying A Treadclimber
A bowflex treadclimber is a machine which combines three different cardiovascular machines - the treadmill, the stairclimber and the elliptical machine. This workout machine not only provides a combination of workouts but also a combination of benefits of these workouts. A treadclimber incorporates a treadmill by giving a forward motion, incorporates a stairclimber by giving a step-on-step motion and incorporates an elliptical when these two different types of motions are done together. If you are interested in buying a treadclimber to add to your home gym or gym, then you must consider … [Read more...]
6 Daily Stretches To Relieve Your Severe Back Pain
This post is sponsored by Vincents Solicitors. ----- If you have sustained a personal injury, rehabilitation and getting back to your daily activities is no doubt your first priority. There are some simple stretches that you can perform at home every day, if the pain isn’t too great, that can make a big difference to your well-being. There’s nothing worse than back pain, so taking 10-15 minutes out of your day to stretch can make a huge difference in terms of reducing your pain levels. Your support lawyer should be able to help you along the road to recovery, particularly if they … [Read more...]
Trouble Sleeping? Try These Simple Tips For Better Sleep
Hello Everyone. This is a guest post by Chris. ----- Sleep is something that we all are supposed to get at least eight hours of every night. It’s been medically proven that a lack of sleep can cause all sorts of problems from fatigue to weight gain. However, lots of us have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep after we go to bed. Here are some tips to help you to have better sleep: 1. Keep Your Bedroom Cool: The temperature in your bedroom can make the difference between a good sleep and no sleep. If it’s too hot, you will burn up and sweat and if it’s too cold, you will … [Read more...]
5 Simple Steps For Getting Better Abs
Hello Everyone. This is a guest post by Rob. ----- Getting better abs isn’t as hard as many people think. It does involve hard work and dedication but by following a few simple steps, you can see amazing results in just a few weeks. Good abs aren’t just to flaunt, they are an essential asset when it comes to any sport or type of fitness. A strong core will help you with other exercises and can thus help boost muscle growth or weight loss when training in the gym. Developing those dream abs requires work and a whole lot of planning. It's all about commitment and dedication, built … [Read more...]
Bug Bites, BBQs & Burns – How To Survive The British Summer
Everyone enjoys the summer, especially us Brits – after a long, icy winter and a temperamental spring, summer is a welcome reprieve from defrosting the car and wearing five layers to stave off the effects of hypothermia... but summer can have its own unique pitfalls. Here’s how to stay safe, healthy and happy this summer! 1. Fend Off The Swarms As soon as you’ve ventured outside wearing a t-shirt and shorts, a terrible buzzing sound heralds the arrival of bees, wasps, and other insects whose apparent sole purpose is stinging you, biting you or otherwise ruining your day. But there’s no need … [Read more...]
Festival Health Tips
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Mary Saunders. ----- Whether you’re off to Reading festival, Leeds festival or even Secret garden party this year, there are a few things that you need to remember to keep you festival happy. 1. Stay Hydrated Let’s start with some ways not to let your alcohol intake ruin the following days of your festival. Forget filling up those water bottles with vodka when you head out to watch your favorite band on the main stage; swap it for a proper bottle of water. Keep yourself hydrated whilst you’re among those huge crowds. It will really be no fun … [Read more...]
Comparing Cycling Vs Other Types Of Activities
It is rightly being said that “health is wealth” and there is nothing more important in life than having a fit and healthy body. To keep our body as well as mind fit and healthy it is very important to be physically active. Regular exercise not only helps to refresh our body but also protects us from different types of ailments and diseases. If you are among those category of health conscious people who believe in outdoor workouts then there are ample of options available for exercise like cycling, running, swimming, boxing, walking and others. These outdoor activities improve cardio … [Read more...]
Keep To Your Health & Fitness Goals While On Holiday
Image Credit: Sunrise Jogger Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Kayleigh Crispin. ----- Preparing for your holiday can mean a lot of stress when it comes to health and fitness. Magazines are plastered with fad diets you must follow in order to achieve the perfect beach body, and we're constantly looking at pictures of celebrities who make us feel inferior about our bellies or cellulite. And it's not just women who feel the pressure of looking great on holiday; increasing numbers of men experience the same anxieties. But don't we all just want to eat ice-cream, relax by the … [Read more...]
Healthy Snacking Tips
Hello Everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Leona Green. ----- If you want to have a healthier body, it is important that you eat a lot of vegetables and control your food consumption. Starting a fit lifestyle also means that you need to quit on junk foods like donuts, chips, fries, and a whole lot more. For some people, this prospect seems a little sad. Whether you are a fitness buff or not, it is really hard to prevent your mouth from watering once you see a thick slab of chocolate cake. However, did you know that you can still take some snacks, even if you are on a diet? … [Read more...]