Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Jackson Morrows who writes for FEM Nutrition. ----- You started out the year with good intentions and a New Year’s resolution to slim down and tone your body in time for summer. Unfortunately, the winter grind, lack of sleep and sunlight and all the Valentine’s Day chocolates slowed down your workout plans and derailed your diet. Don’t fear another four months of swimsuits, bikinis, shorts and tank tops, feeling less fit or not at your best. Instead, take charge and get your summer body back, just in time to hit the beach with … [Read more...]
Easy Chair Workouts For The Lower Body And Abs
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Tanya Harris who writes for MyFood.co.uk ----- If you’re a cubicle dweller like many people, then you know all about what it’s like to spend between four to eight hours per day sitting down. The human body wasn’t built to sit down all day… that’s why we were given legs. Unfortunately, working in a chair all day seems like the only option for us. If you consistently get sore legs from being planted on your buttocks for a majority of the day, here are a few valuable exercises to keep your muscles loose and your legs healthy. These work … [Read more...]
7 Best Spring Shape Up Programs
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Becky Harris who writes for U-Pack. ----- Do you want more muscle and less fat by the end of spring? Just going to the gym and doing some cardio isn’t going to cut it. However, there are seven powerful, calorie-burning programs available that you can use in your own living room. Be aware that most of these programs are rather intense, so you should be able to do at least an hour of cardio to perform these most of these exercises. 1) Insanity Perhaps the hardest workout routine ever put on a DVD, Insanity promises to change your body … [Read more...]
How To Use Social Media To Improve Your Fitness
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Jamie Gibbs ----- My biggest problem when it comes to healthy living and fitness is a complete lack of motivation. I start out with the best intentions, but then my regime quickly unravels and I end up eating takeaway pizza whilst sat in front of the TV, feeling more defeated for giving up. I’ve since found that there are a host of tools available for you to get motivated and improve your health using social media, so now you don’t have to go it alone. An App For Everything There are a range of apps that are available for both iOS … [Read more...]
Get Fit On The Golf Course
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Emma Barnes who is writing on behalf of 3D Golf. ----- The New Year is here and people throughout the UK are looking for quick-fix ways to lose weight and get in shape following the excess of Christmas. Some sign up at their local gym, some pledge to actually go on a more regular basis having been a member for some time, some start fad diets and some pledge to give up alcohol or smoking for good. Have you considered, though, taking up a new sport? If so, how about giving golf a go? If you’re a newcomer to golf then the great thing … [Read more...]
Jeans Downsizing: Easy and in a Jiffy
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Aishwarya Vohra who writes for Escentual.com. ----- Short, intense exercise sessions are a great way to burn a few extra calories each day. Whilst you still need to follow a solid exercise plan, an extra 10 minutes each day can help boost your metabolism and gain a little extra tone. So, if you're raring to slip into those skinny jeans in no time, sneak a few minutes during those commercial breaks in your favorite TV programs. Now, who said you can't get slimmer watching TV? Just follow these easy exercises to reap the benefits of … [Read more...]
2 Steps For Starting A Running Program For Overweight People
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from avid runner David Dack who owns Runners Blueprint. ----- Are you overweight and looking for a way to lose those extra pounds for good? You’ve come to the right place. Being overweight can take its toll on your health and life quality. Fat is not a well liked buddy. Therefore, getting rid of it is mandatory. Starting a running program can help you lose those extra pounds and keep them off for life. Unfortunately, if you are overweight, running can lead to a myriad of injuries due to the high impact. Therefore, you need to make sure you … [Read more...]
Fun Ways To Work Out
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Brandon Serna who writes for Hydroworx. ----- For someone hoping to freshen up their workout routine, seeing the same treadmills, weight lifting equipment and classes at the gym won’t do much for rejuvenating good feelings about exercise. It never hurts to mix up an exercise plan now and then. Here are some fun alternative ways to liven up your workouts. 1) Grab a Buddy If you’re a loner when it comes to exercise, take some time to do it with a friend or partner. Working out with someone not only provides an accountability … [Read more...]
Fitness For Free
Hello everyone. Today's guest post comes from Nicola Tordoff-Sohne, a London based personal trainer and health and fitness writer who publishes her work at The Daily Calorie. ----- The health and fitness industry is big business. Gym memberships, exercise classes, personal training, home fitness equipment, online subscriptions, DVD’s, not to mention the vast array of sports wear and training gadgets to record every beat, step and calorie. Everywhere you turn there are potential opportunities to spend money on getting fit. Some of it is worth it, some of it isn’t. Being a personal … [Read more...]
The Top 4 Rules of Gym Etiquette
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Leslie Johnson, who writes about health, green living and parenting related articles at MastersInHealthCare.com. ----- It's the summer and those that didn't get a head start on their sculpted bodies in the spring will start to do so now—or will at least attempt to dive into a new workout regime in the fall. But just because the gym/fitness club is a place where it's OK to sweat, stink, and grunt and or wear skimpy workout clothing doesn't mean that there aren't certain rules that you must follow. With that said, to learn the top 4 gym … [Read more...]