Hello Everyone, today’s article is a guest post from PowerLeague.co.uk. ----- Sometimes when given the choice between braving the crowds at the gym and going home to your sofa – well, we’re all guilty of choosing the latter. Unless all you want to do is pump iron, the gym can get repetitive and without even knowing it, you can become stuck in a rut with your fitness regime. If your aim for this year is to get fit there are plenty of great alternatives for busy blokes, and today we outline some of the best… 1) Have A Kick Around There’s no better way to run around like a maniac for an … [Read more...]
How Do Footballers Keep Fit?
About the Author: Puneet Mitra is a personal trainer and nutritionist. Check out his fitness blog at ReflexionsOfAPT.com and follow on Twitter: @ReflexionsOfAPT Do you ever watch a football match and after seeing a big name make a basic mistake such as a mislaid pass or a mistimed tackle, think to yourself “I could do better than that”? If so, you may have underestimated how footballers at the highest level manage to stay in shape. A big part of being a top athlete is fitness, and making sure that they’re in perfect condition means that they’re able to play to the best of their abilities, … [Read more...]
What’s The Best Exercise For Fat Loss?
Hello Everyone, today’s article is a guest post from Matthew Rowe at MotivatePT who offer in-home personal training to help people lose weight and improve their health. ----- With studies showing that over 75% of us exercise specifically to lose weight, it seems like a fair question to ask. So what exactly is the best exercise for fat loss? It would be great if there was a simple answer - one single exercise, a holy grail of weight loss. Perhaps 100 sit-ups a day and we will melt away all that unwanted fat. But in actuality there is no single best exercise for burning body fat. Instead … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Strength Training for Runners
This post was brought to you by Free Fitness Tips partner, LA Fitness ----- For a competitive runner, it is not sufficient to merely be well-practiced in the art of running. As training, recovery and nutrition advances, competitive athletes must dedicate their lives to staying ahead of the game. One of the most important benefits of strength training is that it strengthens muscles, joints and tendons which can reduce the risk of injury. Strength training can also directly impact a runner’s performance. Stronger and more efficient muscles help to improve endurance and dramatically … [Read more...]
Expert Guide to Improving Your Endurance through MMA
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Rick Walker who writes for FightShop.com ----- Over the last decade, mixed martial arts has transformed from a cult sport, into one of the world’s biggest combat competitions. From leading sports organisations like the UFC to smaller, independent MMA operations, mixed martial arts is truly taking over the world- one fighter at a time. As well as its fantastic, exciting appeal as a televised sport, MMA is growing as a way for non-competitive people to keep slim, fit, and in shape. From special fitness workouts to training regimes designed … [Read more...]
Running Vs Cycling
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Chloe who writes for ActiveQuote.com ----- As we enter February 2013 you may have already given up on your New Year’s resolution to get fit (in fact, you may not even have made it past the first week of January!) If you are struggling to stay motivated, or are simply looking for a new activity to try, there are two sports you may want to consider: running and cycling. Both are high intensity and work your cardiovascular system, and both have their own unique advantages. Here we pit running and cycling against each other- which one takes your … [Read more...]
Don’t Stress! A Helping Hand With High Blood Pressure
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Holland & Barrett ----- As much as we’d love it to be, daily life is far from a Disney film. Carpets can’t fly, mice can’t sing and toys don’t spring to life when no one’s watching. It’s sad but it’s true. That’s why we have to find our own means and ways of handling day to day stresses. An issue in particular which many would like a genie to make disappear is high blood pressure. In addition to all the other trials and tribulations of life, those with this condition are also more susceptible to serious heart problems. Understandably, this is … [Read more...]
Ways To Make Those New Year’s Resolutions More Bearable
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from GNC.com ----- So 2013 is well and truly here and hopefully everyone will be continuing to make progress with their New Year goals. By now you have probably discovered that being good and resisting temptation is not as easy as it sounds. On the first of January you’re full of optimism and are ready to take on the world but as the first couple of weeks pass by, this positivity unfortunately soon tends to wane. Well the good news is, you’re not going it alone and many people across the country will be feeling the pressure too. But what’s the … [Read more...]
Gadgets To Help You Exercise, De-Stress & Feel Great
Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Chris Stillwell ----- While this won’t come as a surprise to most (I’m preaching to the converted here), exercise and physical activity has been proven to reduce stress and is something that has been tested and documented widely. The NHS have previously reported on research conducted by Dr Mark Hamer and Colleagues from the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the Univeristy College London, who revealed that just 20 minutes a week of any physical activity can impact on psychological distress. So doing exercise helps reduce … [Read more...]
Top Exercise Routines To Try In 2013
Photo by www.localfitness.com.au Hello everyone. This is a guest post from Dance Direct. ----- Looking for a new fitness routine to try? If even a 50% brand dancewear sale doesn’t motivate you, it’s time to try new exercise programmes or even mix several ones to keep fit while having fun. Look through the list of top fitness routines you should try in 2013. Yoga Yoga is one of the oldest exercise routines on earth, and if you haven’t tried yoga yet, do it. Fortunately, men and women of all shapes and abilities can practise yoga and benefit from it. Besides, there are plenty of … [Read more...]