Getting Started with Fitness
If you are new to the wonderful world of fitness, then it can be incredibly daunting to get into an exercise routine. Knowing which exercises are going to give you the results you desire, and building up the confidence to get started, can be difficult!
Aiming for Abs?
Six pack abs are a common aim for those who work out. The issues is that many people seem to think that consistently focusing their attention on the abdominal area is the fastest path to the ab muscles they desire. However there are several popular mistakes that lots of people make - and we’d like to take a look at those today!
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The How and Why of Stretching
So you have got the hard part out of the way and found the motivation and enthusiasm to embark upon an exercise regime! The next step is to now find ways to enhance your efforts and maximise the efficiency of your workout. One great way to do this is to add stretching into your regime - both before and after your workout.
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Walking Your Way to Better Health
As far as types of exercise go, walking may not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering ways to get fit. However, this incredibly under-rated exercise can actually be an easy and effective way to improve your overall health. It is the perfect way to get out of the house, enjoy some fresh air, and engage in some exercise that isn't overly physically demanding.
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Healthy Habits for the Summer
When the summer months begin to roll around the tendency can be to kick back and let our healthy habits fall to the bottom of our to do lists. However, making an effort to continue with a positive way of life is the best way to stay healthy as the summer fades and winter comes around again. Because let’s face it - nobody wants to be lethargic and unmotivated when the cold weather is making it even harder to get in the mood to go out for that run!
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Getting Active in Your Old Age
As you enter your senior years it is of course inevitable that your health is not going to be as great as it was many decades ago. Although it is impossible to avoid the effects of ageing on your body completely, there are ways to mitigate this damage, and to make changes to your lifestyle to work to preserve your health!
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Best Chest Exercises
Building up the muscles in the chest is a common goal in the gym for many men. The strong, curved shape that inevitably comes with a serious chest routine is one that is deemed to be desirable for many men.
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Hooping for Health and Happiness
Hula hooping may have been an activity that you took part in as a child simply for fun, but did you know that there are actually many great health benefits of hooping? As an adult, it is an exciting way to keep fit that is likely different from the other types of exercise that you are engaging in. As an added bonus, through a variety of techniques you can target many different parts of the body for a comprehensive workout!
If the gym isn't your favourite place to exercise, or you are simply wanting to try something new, then getting yourself a hula hoop could be a fantastic move for your health and your happiness!
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Healthy New Year’s Resolutions!
2017 is almost upon us and that means that the time to make your New Year’s resolutions is now! A resolution for the New Year is a great way to inspire yourself towards your goals, ambitions and aims for the year ahead. This can be in relation to your health, your happiness, your relationships, your career and more!
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How to Stay Healthy at Christmas
Christmas is the one time of year when perhaps we can all be forgiven for a bit of over-indulgence. However, come January you may not be thanking yourself for having given up on your diet and exercise regime. With so much temptation all around you, in the form of after-work party drinks and sugary snacks being offered throughout the day, you can begin to feel as though your will-power is really being tested! There is nothing wrong with treating yourself as you celebrate the festivities, but those extra calories and the stress of additional responsibilities can soon add up!
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