Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Scott Grey who provides health and fitness tips for beginners at Fitness Tips 101. ----- Some individuals need the help, education, and motivation that a personal trainer can provide. If you know that you operate better with the guidance of an expert to encourage you, you should consider enlisting the assistance of a personal trainer. There are a growing number of trainers certified by one organization or another. How do you know who will work best with you? Keep these factors in mind when searching for your personal … [Read more...]
Balance and Mobility at ANY Age
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Scott Cole - America's Premier Wellness Expert. ----- We often associate ageing with lack of movement, debilitation, and planned body obsolescence. Don’t buy into it. In my 25 years of working with ageing populations, I know that progress can be made at any age, and the mind working WITH the body has EVERYTHING to do with it. I always lovingly “threaten” my classes and clients that I am going to wear a t-shirt that says: “BREATHE and BEND YOUR KNEES.” It’s true. Lack of breathing blocks your “Chi” (energy) from moving through your … [Read more...]
Proper Recovery After A Difficult Workout
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Bob Mauer who shares his thoughts on health and fitness at his personal blog; http://acehealth.org ----- After a vigorous workout, all you want to do is relax and forget about exercise for the rest of the day. Unfortunately, it is this kind of thinking that causes pain and soreness for a day or more after the initial workout. Since soreness can prevent you from keeping a steady exercise program, it’s critical that you learn exactly what causes muscle pain and what you can do to prevent it. In order to successfully continue a healthy … [Read more...]
7 Tips For Good Home Fitness Training
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from the health enthusiast and martial artist Rahim Samuel aka The Homebody. He runs the highly informative website Homefitness 360 which is a valuable resource for people who want to learn more about training in their own home. ----- Nowadays, with the economy being in the condition that it's in, people have cut back on the gym memberships and taken their fitness routines right into the confines of their homes. Unfortunately, not everybody has access or the resources to a state of the art gym. If that is not an option for you, do not fret … [Read more...]
Make Exercise Fun and Eliminate Stress
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Jim Rollince. Jim currently oversees all creative writing at http://www.gymsource.com/ and is an expert in home gym equipment. ----- For years now it's been the same routine- get up; go to work; drive straight to the gym and follow simple, mundane weight lifting instructions on a notepad. This was up until about a year ago, when I discovered that this habitual practice was demoralizing and ultimately making me miserable. Sure, life can be routine, but it's in that routine that we can exercise our creativity to conjure up new ways to … [Read more...]
Top 7 Most Common Sports Injuries
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Andrew Salmon. Andrew is an Amazon featured freelance writer who writes on a number of products including health and fitness. ----- Being active is essential to living well and feeling good and playing sports is a great way to maintain one’s fitness level. But exercise is not without its hazards. Here is a list of the top seven most common sports injuries. 1. Muscle Pull This is the #1 most common sports injury because it can happen to almost any muscle in the body. A ‘pull’ occurs when some of the muscles fibres stretch and tear. … [Read more...]
Stationary Exercise Bikes: The Best Bikes For Losing Weight
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Scott Gray. Scott Gray is currently a fitness enthusiast who enjoys providing health and fitness tips to people looking to lose weight and get in shape. He maintains a fitness web site where you can find tips to help reduce your belly fat and find the best stationary exercise bikes. ----- Not everyone can get outdoors for the perfect run, walk or the perfect bike ride. That’s why most exercise tips include the buying of an indoor piece of exercise equipment like a stationary exercise bike. Stationary exercise bikes are an … [Read more...]
The Key To Keeping Your Joints Healthy
Hey everyone. Today I have a guest post for you from Scott Wood. Scott works with Natures Best - a supplement company with a difference. Not only are they UK based but they stick to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards which means you can be sure you are purchasing a quality product. ----- As you grow older you may start to feel the effects of day to day exercise on your joints. Whether it is your runner’s knees or creaky tennis elbow, all can cause discomfort, especially if untreated. Without proper care these problems could snowball into conditions such as osteoarthritis and … [Read more...]
10 Reasons You Should Walk 10 Miles A Week
Hey everyone. Today I have a guest post for you from Mary Ward. Mary operates in the field of nursing and has a website dedicated to helping you get a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). If you want to start a career in nursing I highly recommend you check out Mary's website after reading her informative article. ----- Walking is one of the gentlest workouts, yet so very approachable. That’s what makes so many people turn to this form of exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and here are some excellent additional benefits. 1) GENTLE ON THE BODY:- Though walking can burn some … [Read more...]
The Key To A Successful Workout
Hey everyone. Today I have a guest post for you from Rafi Bar-Lev. Rafi previously wrote articles for his blog The Fitness Adviser - http://thefitnessadviser.com/ but has now expanded his online presence and created the online fitness community Passionate Fitness - http://www.passionatefitness.com/. At Passionate Fitness you can upload picutres, make friends, submit and read articles use the forums and more. It's a really great place to meet like minded people and I recommend you check it out after reading his article. ----- Do you ever wonder what really makes your workout successful? … [Read more...]