exercise

Like every part of the body, the bum is more scrutinised than ever before. We tend to think about our rear ends and the way that they look and worry that we need to improve ourselves. As with every body part there are many different types…

Just like athletes, top business people need to look after their wellness and wellbeing. Corporate fitness is important, so that entrepreneurs can train their body and mind to ensure that they always achieve their top performance. The link…

Exercise done in early life has long-lasting benefits. Latest research shows that bone retains a ‘memory’ of exercise’s effects long after the exercise is ceased, and this bone memory continues to change the way the body metabolises a…

It is true that going to the gym has been a regular activity for many people in modern society. Going to the gym can be very good for us for a number of reasons. Firstly it means you’re getting regular exercise which is good news by almost…

Yoga is one of the most ancient forms of exercise invented by mankind. However, the beauty of Yoga lies in its flexibility and versatility.  Flying Bird Yoga - the Aerial Yoga - is the latest innovation in the world of Yoga. It utilises…

Water-based fitness classes are a really great way to help you lose weight and increase your wellness and wellbeing. These exercises are fun and burn lots of calories, and can be done whatever the weather – in an outdoor pool on a hot…

When people want to take up a new form of exercising, they may be encouraged to consider bicycling. Bicycling offers people the benefit of working out their bodies while also letting them enjoy the outdoors while they exercise. However,…

The reason why celebrities look so great in films or on the red carpet is simple; they work very hard, very quickly, in preparation for big events. It’s quite satisfying to realise the amount of effort celebs put in within a short space of…

We all know the benefits of swimming, but have you ever considered adding synchronised swimming to your repertoire? It seems that many have, with this surprising trend becoming popular among fitness fanatics and health enthusiasts. While it…

Created in a studio known as Pure Yoga in New York City, by yoga teacher Loren Bassett and personal trainer Cole McDonough, the cardio workout brainchild they developed has become a popular training scheme for anyone hoping to tone up and…

Over 90% of breast cancers are diagnosed at an early stage, which can help deliver a good prognosis. However, cancers can recur, sometimes more aggressively than before. Research suggests that, overall, around 30% of women diagnosed with…

New research suggests that people who exercise regularly, especially professional sportspeople, have markedly different gut bacteria. In a study of professional rugby players, researchers discovered more bacteria in the digestive system…

New research into exercise and premature death suggests that running may be the single most effective exercise you can do to increase life expectancy. The study found that, compared to non-runners, runners tended to live about three…

Puberty doesn’t just affect your sexual health – i.e. get your body ready for making babies – it also impacts your overall wellbeing. Out of nowhere, your jeans no longer fit, your legs rub together when you run and pores are taking over…

Whether you are looking to decrease your weight or increase your fitness, or indeed both, it is essential that you find the right workout for you. Whilst exercise of any kind will do wonders for your wellness and wellbeing in a general…

It is very difficult to keep fit and healthy when you are engaged in a corporate lifestyle. Most people spend their working lives hunched over a desk or a computer screen, with very little break of pause in their routine. This can lead to…

It’s important to understand the role nutrition has to play in your workout wellness. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, eating the right foods – and at the right times – is vital to your wellbeing; making all the difference…

Scientists from Augusta University in the US state of Georgia believe that they have made significant progress in producing a muscle-building ‘exercise pill’. Research was based around the protein myostatin, which has the effect of holding…

At the age of 25, your muscle strength peaks, and so it is very important that you do as much work as possible on your weight fitness in early life, to benefit your long term wellness and wellbeing. The most strong and shapely you are in…

Listening to music may make it easier for people to adopt short duration exercise regimens that could help them stay in shape, according to researchers at University of British Columbia Okanagan campus. In the study published in the…

If you want to lose weight and boost your fitness, a large part of the battle is not with your body, but with your mind. Your wellness and wellbeing is linked to the way you think in a much stronger way than you may understand. If you…

You only have to look at your average celebrity to realise they’ve mastered the art of fitness. While some stars turn to expensive cosmetic treatments to look like they’ve got their wellness in shape, most actually favour good old-fashioned…

For millions of people, going to work means a dull, stationery corporate environment, where people spend a lot of the day sitting down and looking at a computer screen. For this reason, it can be really hard to maintain wellness and…

Staying fit is important at any time, but none more so than when you’re pregnant. Your body is undergoing numerous changes and there are things you can do to ensure that you stay fit and healthy while it changes. The basics are the trinity…

According to the American Psychological Association, a whopping 75% of people feel stressed out. Almost half of them eat unhealthy because of it; 47% of them can’t sleep because of it. It seems then that chronic stress is the new normal.…

Everyone has the best intentions when it comes to working out, but most people find that they don’t have the time when all the work and social commitments are out of the way. So how about combining the two? We spend such a long time at work…

If you’ve ever wondered why you just can’t get into Zumba, maybe it’s because when you get to that class, you’re still, unfortunately, you! According to James Gavin, PhD, professor of applied human sciences at Concordia University in…

When people want to lose weight and increase their fitness, you can guarantee that there is one or more problem area that they specifically dislike and want to banish. More often than not, that problem area is the tummy. Getting rid of…

When women are trying to improve their fitness and lose weight, one of the areas that many of them specify is that they want to tone up their tummies. Pictures in magazines always show women with perfect, toned tummies in bikinis, leading…

Most wellness experts will tell you that you should avoid eating shortly before exercise, as this can harm your performance. The logic goes that eating just before you work out leads to a spike and drop in blood sugar, but is this really as…