Hello Everyone. The following infographic is from FADS.co.uk. ----- Sleep is something the vast majority of people ignore when it comes to their health and fitness. However, if you want to enjoy optimal health and fitness, you needed to be getting at least 6 hours of quality sleep per night. By doing this you can enhance your physical performance, improve your memory, lose weight, lower your stress levels and much more. This post explains why sleep is so important by delving into the research behind it and looking at the Science Of Sleep. … [Read more...]
Top 5 Benefits Of Boxing
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Adam Howes. ----- Boxing is not just about pummelling your opponent to a pulp. In fact, rather than being an aggressive, male-dominated activity that dulls the senses, it is one that can help to exercise the mind just as much as it exercises the body. It is also a rare sport in which perseverance and resilience can be just as important as skill and strength. As such, over the years, boxing has become extremely popular with people of all ages, both male and female, helping individuals to build both confidence and strength whilst … [Read more...]
Dance Yourself Dizzy? Think Again!
Image Credit: flickr Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from The Factory Gym. ----- Thanks to the title, those 80s music stalwarts amongst you will instantly recall the fabulous disco beat (and not-so-fabulous-but-strangely-effective lyrics) of Liquid Gold’s greatest hit. However, although a successful product of its time in terms of getting people up and dancing, thirty-odd years later it’s been proven that a bit of carefree dancing doesn't necessarily add to that dizzy, ditsy factor … in fact, a bit of dancing could be making you smarter! Memory Boosting Moves The … [Read more...]
5 Myths about Kickboxing Exposed!
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from PlayEnable. ----- “Difficult to learn”, “too intimidating and aggressive” and “male dominated”! These are just some of the common misconceptions that surround Kickboxing. Like most mainstream activities that have benefited from an increase in popularity it is common that certain general misunderstandings emerge. This results in a ton of misinformation about Kickboxing in general, while the reality is different for everyone. So I thought it would be useful to tackle some of the myths, following my own kickboxing experience and … [Read more...]
Benefits Of Exercise Bikes
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Eli Pedelty. ----- As the world grapples with increasing rates of obesity and lifestyle related health problems such as diabetes and heart disease, more and more people are turning to physical fitness programs as a way of staying healthy. A perfect example of a fitness program that really works is the use of exercise bikes. This is simply a bicycle similar to the traditional bike but specifically designed for exercising. However, here are a few things you need to know first before you go online shopping for exercise bikes. There are … [Read more...]
The Importance Of Having Regular Hearing Tests
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Debbie Fletcher. ----- Around 10 million people living in Britain suffer from some form of hearing impairment, ranging from mild symptoms to total loss of hearing. Left untreated - which sadly is often the case - it can cause significant problems, not least to our psychological well-being, as it affects the way we interact with other people in every environment. Why Don’t People Deal With Hearing Problems? There may be many reasons - embarrassment; not wanting to make a fuss; worries about the cost of an operation, or just hoping it … [Read more...]
Is Having A Food Intolerance Making It Difficult For You To Lose Weight?
Image courtesy of UrbaneWomenMag On Flickr Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Yorktest. ----- Are you trying to lose weight, but not getting anywhere? Your problem might not be your exercise regime but your diet. At the beginning of a New Year, fad diets spring up as many people want to ensure that losing weight remains their New Year resolution. However, the key to healthy weight loss is listening to your body, exercising regularly and eating healthily. However, what if we are unaware that what we think is healthy is actually having a negative impact on our health … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip – Know How Smoking Can Affect Your Fitness Training
Image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Freshcig. ----- We all know that smoking is bad for you. Countless studies and years of research have demonstrated that inhaling tar and around 4,000 chemicals into your lungs with toxins swimming around your blood stream is, well… not good. There is no logical reason or benefit to using tobacco products, they aren't even considered cool any more. In some instances people train and exercise yet still smoke, two very contradictory acts, but how does this specifically affect your body when you’re … [Read more...]
Make Your Workout Go Further
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Debbie Fletcher. ----- For some of us, the main driver behind a keep-fit drive might be our waistline rather than a heartfelt wish to be truly healthy. But if you’re going to make the effort, it’s worth thinking beyond getting back into that perfect pair of jeans and focusing on getting healthy inside and out. According to the NHS, exercise is the ‘miracle cure we've all been waiting for’. Not only can it reduce the risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer by up to 50%, it can actually lower the risk … [Read more...]
Tips To Help With Quitting Smoking
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Cloud E-Cigarettes. ----- Smoking is one of the hardest habits to break. However, with determination and some helpful advice, it is possible to quit smoking. This article is going to give you some helpful tips on quitting smoking. Have a good reason to quit smoking. Of course, your health will improve if you quit smoking. But, that is not always enough of a reason to quit smoking for some reason. You should have a reason for quitting, something you can focus on during the process. For instance, if you have a child, think about … [Read more...]