This is a sponsored post. ----- A disabled person is half as likely to play sport as a non-disabled person, according to Sport England. This is an organisation dedicated to encourage more disabled people to play sport, highlighting the multitude of health benefits to maintaining an active lifestyle. If you want to try out a disability sport but don’t know where to start, here’s our top three to get you started. 1. Boccia Boccia is a precision ball sport designed specifically for athletes with a disability affecting locomotor function. Players roll, throw or kick balls, aiming to land … [Read more...]
The World Sports Food Fight: Diets Of Superstar Sportsmen Revealed
Hey Everyone. Today’s post comes from World Sports Food Fight. ----- We all have very different goals we want from our fitness routines. Whether the aim is to lose weight, tone up, bulk up or increase strength you will have a training plan that is tailored to your needs. But to enhance your workout and help you achieve your desired shape, diet plays an important part. We carried out some research around the diet of different sportsmen in a range of sports. Using an interactive design we could find out information about what different athletes are eating and how it affects their … [Read more...]
The Top Sports For Keeping Fit You Might Not Have Considered Before
Hello Everyone. This is a guest post by Rob. ----- It’s no secret that playing sports regularly is great for getting active and keeping fit. However, as popular as sports like rugby, football and tennis are here in the UK, they’re not to everybody’s liking. There are a number of other sports available though that are great fun to get involved in and can be just as good for your health. What follows are a few examples that you might want to consider: Rowing When it comes to improving your cardio and more significantly your upper body strength, rowing is a fantastic option. Of course … [Read more...]
The Benefits Of Family Summer Sports Days
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Springfield. ----- The UK has certainly had its fair share of sunshine this summer, and so there have been plenty of opportunities for families to get out and about in the open air to enjoy some sports. Getting stuck into activities in the outdoors is associated with a host of benefits, and here are some of the most important. 1. Improved Health & Fitness Kids and adults alike benefit from plenty of physical activity. According to the NHS, youngsters aged between five and 18 need at least an hour of exercise each day, and this … [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 Playing Multiple Sports
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from James Howe. ----- In today’s age professional athletes can make millions of dollars a year for kicking a ball around, shooting a basketball or hitting a golf ball. Consequently, children are being streamlined and groomed at a young age to emulate the skills of the professionals. Kids are being encouraged to only play sports that they show promise in the hopes of further developing and enhancing their skills with the goal of “making it big.” The downside of this is that kids are missing out on the benefits of broadening their horizons … [Read more...]
9 Health Benefits Of Playing Sports
Sports are a fantastic way to burn some calories, stay fit and have fun with your friends in the process. The best thing about sports is that there are so many different types of sports to choose from including team sports and two person sports. In this post I'm going to be focussing on sports in greater detail and listing 9 Health Benefits Of Playing Sports. Once you’ve had a read of this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below this post. Also, if you want to learn more about the different types of sports and how they can enhance your health, … [Read more...]
Top 5 Calorie Burning Two Person Sports
In my last post I looked at five of the best calorie burning team sports. While these are all fantastic exercise options, sometimes getting a full team of people together isn't possible. That's why today I'm going to be looking at some of the best two person sports. Like the team sports, these two player sports are all fantastic calorie burners and a brilliant choice if you're trying to lose weight. In addition to this, they give you a great cardio workout and tone up your muscles. They're also an excellent opportunity to socialise and share your love of fitness with a close friend, family … [Read more...]
Top 5 Calorie Burning Team Sports
One of the best things about fitness training is that it's very flexible and there are countless ways you can achieve your fitness goals. Today I'm going to be looking at one alternative fitness boosting method that many people fail to consider - team sports. Not only are team sports a great way to burn through calories and lose weight but they also boost your cardiovascular fitness and strengthen your muscles. Additionally, the competitive and social elements of team sports make them a great choice if you don't like working out alone. Finally, the fact many team sports are played outdoors, … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Take Up A Sport
If you're not a fan of the gym or don't like exercising alone, taking up a sport is a great option. It allows you to socialise as you get fit, adds a competitive element to your workouts and ensures that they're fun every time. Another great thing about sports is that they allow you to spend more time with friends, family or both and share your love of fitness with them. So if you're getting bored with your current workout routine and want to mix it up a little, take a look at what sports are on offer in your local area, choose one that you think you'll enjoy and give it a try. The further … [Read more...]