Hi there everyone. Sorry that I haven't posted for a while. I have exams coming up so my main focus is on them. My last exam is next Friday so after that more regular posting should resume. Anyway, today's post is on annoyances at the gym. Regular gym goers will know that in the gym there are little things that can really get on your nerves. When I was doing my workout today there were a number of things that really distracted me. This got me thinking and the more I thought about it, the more I realised just how annoying certain things at the gym can be. Now don't get me wrong – going to the … [Read more...]
5 Hilarious Excuses for Not Exercising
Hey everyone. Friday is here again. As I mentioned last Friday I was having a bit of an off day. This Friday was different and I managed to get to the gym and complete my workout with no motivation problems whatsoever. However, it got me thinking about the excuses some people use to avoid exercise. There are literally so many that I could probably use what I have heard to start a new 'Exercise Excuses Blog'. A lot of the excuses people use are pretty standard e.g. “I am too tired to exercise” or “I am too busy to workout” but some of the excuses are much more unique. Since it is a … [Read more...]
It’s OK To Have An Off Day
Well Friday is finally here which for many means the end of the week and time to enjoy the weekend. Unfortunately today was not my best day in terms of fitness goals. I did not eat very well today, felt tired for most of the day and in the gym I just seemed to have no motivation and ended up cutting my workout short. I was not feeling very good about myself as I had been so good all week and then let the ball drop today. However, then I came across an interesting article which made me feel a lot better. It included eight excellent fitness tips including the following gems; Should I cut down … [Read more...]
High Intensity Interval Training for Fat Loss
Hi Everyone. Today I found this great video on burning fat using high intensity interval training and thought I would share it with you guys. The video's by Craig Ballantyne, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). I found it particularly useful because I realised I had not been dropping the intensity enough during the rest periods of my fat burning cardio workouts. According to this video you need to be dropping down to a walking pace after doing a high intensity interval. Anyway, have a watch and see what you think. … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Feeling Good and Staying Fit
Hi Everyone. I hope you are enjoying all the articles on the Free Fitness Tips Blog so far. Over the next few days I've got some great fitness videos for you. Today we have a short, fun video outlining how you can feel good and get fit in five easy steps. Enjoy!! … [Read more...]
4 Great Reasons To Exercise & Boost Metabolism
As I have already discussed in previous articles there are a number of ways to increase your metabolic rate, with exercise arguably being the most effective. In this article I discuss a few more reasons why you should consider exercising as part of your metabolism boosting routine. 1) EXERCISE BURNS CALORIES:- Sounds simple but the more exercise you do the greater the number of calories you will burn. By exercising regularly you can force your metabolism to operate more efficiently. 2) MUSCLE BURNS CALORIES:- Muscle requires more calories to maintain than fat. Therefore, increasing your … [Read more...]
Exercising To Improve Your Metabolism
It is widely agreed that it is not possible to alter the metabolism you were born with. If you have a slow metabolism you cannot suddenly flick a switch and have your metabolism accelerate. Whilst this might not sound like good news to you there are a number of things you can do to compensate if you have a slower than average metabolism. In this article I will discuss how regular exercise can help boost your metabolism. The act of exercising itself will burn additional calories. For example, if you go for a rigorous 30 minute run this will burn more calories than sitting watching TV for 30 … [Read more...]
Incorporating Physical Fitness Into Your Lifestyle
Physical fitness is quite difficult to define and the reasons behind being physically fit will vary from person to person. Some will use physical fitness to boost their confidence levels. Others may have to maintain a certain level of physical fitness because of sporting activities. Whatever the reason, incorporating physical fitness into your daily life is something everyone should be considering. Before you carry on reading this article you have to realise that improving your physical fitness is your responsibility. Even if those around you urge you to exercise and eat a proper diet, it … [Read more...]
What To Expect From A Personal Fitness Trainer
Motivation is the driving force behind fitness training. If you are motivated you are likely to train regularly, exert yourself more and enjoy your workouts more. However, motivating yourself can be the hardest part, especially if you are just starting out with your fitness training. Exercising does not show immediate results, so you may lose heart if you do not see immediate improvements. Even if you are not a beginner, exercising continuously and following the same routine can get boring. One solution to avoid this situation and keep yourself motivated is to use the services of a personal … [Read more...]
The Benefits Of Fitness Training
Fitness training is becoming an ever more popular pastime. You yourself may attend fitness classes three or four times a week, maybe after work or at the weekends. For many it has become customary to to participate in regular fitness training without actually thinking about the benefits of such activities? One benefit is that fitness training can increase your energy levels. When you exercise your heart has to work harder to pump blood around your body. Over time the strength of your heart will increase and it will be able to pump more blood and provide more energy to your body when … [Read more...]