exercise

When you are a celebrity, maintaining your fitness and keeping to an ideal weight are often part of the job description. It can be hard for us ordinary folk, however, to look at celebrities and attempt to look just like them. Often, their…

During Diwali, some gyms may be closed, and even if they are not, your wellness and wellbeing may not seem like a priority. Don’t worry, though, there is plenty that you can do to keep up your levels of fitness during Diwali. There are…

Don’t slouch. When you slouch, your stomach bulges out. Straighten up so your tummy looks trimmer. Let your ears be aligned with your shoulders, your ears over your shoulders, shoulders over hips, hips over knees, and knees over ankles.…

Fitness experts agree that the focus has shifted towards functional exercises which use multiple muscles and joints in one go. This way of working out helps t o improve your endurance, strength and coordination, as well as your posture,…

Using a personal trainer can be one of the best decisions you make in order to reach your fitness goals. Finding a good, experienced trainer that suits your personality and can design a personal program to meet your needs will help you…

How much exercise do you need to do a week to lose weight? It’s a simple question, and don’t we all wish there was a simple answer? Unfortunately, weight loss wellness isn’t a matter of a one-size-fits-all rule or equation; it depends on…

There are many ways to reduce your weight and improve your fitness, but using a kettlebell has got to be one of the most effective ways of all. These amazing weights can help improve your wellness and wellbeing by giving you a cardio and…

Yoga helps you find balance in your world, physically, mentally, and emotionally. As you become fully aware of the present moment, yoga can help overcome mental barriers and connect with your partner – emotionally, spiritually and sexually.…

One of the biggest weight and fitness goals that women have is to tone up their abs. Having a flat, toned and sexy stomach seems like a direct route to sexual wellness and wellbeing, and so women are often desperate to find that magic…

Everyone has their own fitness regime; some people are up and running by 5.30am while others prefer to end their day that way. But which time of day is best for weight loss and general fitness? Let’s break it down by pros and cons, so you…

As you get older, it can be all too easy to think that fitness is not for you. In fact, the exact opposite of this is true, as the older you get the more important fitness is for your continued wellness and wellbeing. Regular…

To lose weight and keep it off, and to generally take care of your wellness and fitness levels, you need to make small and progressive changes in your diet and exercise regime. Still, the problem with small changes is that it’s hard to see…

Some people are passionate about fitness, health and wellbeing, but for most of us it’s more like something you have to do, rather than something you want to do. I mean, most of it is in your genes anyway, right? So what’s the point? While…

Fitness is a vital aspect of pregnancy, as exercise prepares your our body for the intensity of labour, helps you to cope with the physically demanding challenges of motherhood, and aids you in your attempt to get back to your pre-pregnancy…

When it comes to getting toned and lean, no-one does it better than the celebs. With the best techniques and experts behind them, they can provide great inspiration for your own workouts to get you in shape. There are so many ways to…

Hasn’t nutrition wellness got complicated? These days, it’s all antioxidant super-foods, GI and phytonutrients and getting it all in is near-impossible. When a great deal of your time and energy is devoted to work, family, and just…

We all know the importance of regular physical activity, but sometimes our motivation can get the better of us. From boredom to a lack of variety in your workout, there are many reasons why people give up on exercising early on. These…

Due to people leading increasingly sedentary lifestyles, people are experiencing an increase in weight loss. This weight loss not only changes our appearance, but it also puts us at an increased risk of other health problems, including…

Improving your physique is about more than just weight loss and fitness – it is about toning up your body and changing the shape of it. Until you feel that your body is taking shape in the way that you want it to, you will not experience…

We all do it: It gets to around ten minutes before you’re due to leave for the gym and you think of an excuse why you can’t go. While it may be easy to talk yourself out of exercise, you can’t talk yourself out of the weight gain that comes…

Middle-aged and older adults with high levels of physical activity say they have a better quality of life than those that are less active – and it’s not all down to the health benefits gained through exercise. The same individuals said that…

Ok, so you know that diet and exercise are both essential to your wellness in general, but what about those times when you want to work on something specific? Let’s be honest; you don’t always have the time or ability to take care of your…

Researchers claim that the average person gains between one and two pounds every year, but it seems that consuming just 100 calories less each day could be enough to avoid that fated weight gain. If you’re finding that you’ve already gained…

If you are trying to lose weight and improve your fitness, you are likely to have problem areas that you need to target. For many women, their thighs are their biggest problem area, as many women store fat in this way. To improve their…

If you work out regularly, you probably feel you are doing everything you possibly can to look after your wellness and wellbeing. This is not the case, however, as you can be making mistakes within your fitness routine and undermining your…

Whether you’re a fitness freak or brave new beginner, the chances are you’re not taking care of your wellbeing at the gym. This is according to John Porcari, PhD, FACSM, a professor in the Department of Exercise and Sports Science at the…

Did you know that there are specific exercises that you can do to help improve your sexual health? Sex is still very much a taboo subject, so it is not frequently discussed, and therefore people are often unaware that there are simple…

Exercise doesn’t need to be a burdensome task, yet so many people treat it as though it is. While not every exercise is suitable for every body, and there is naturally going to be some pain when you’re working your body to the limit, the…

Remember that scene in Friends when Phoebe and her sailor boyfriend (played by a pre-tiger blood Charlie Sheen) had chicken pox and had to wear oven gloves to stop themselves scratching? There’s nothing more irritating to your wellness than…

You’ve see the adverts for those “problem areas”. It seems every other TV ad or Facebook sponsored page is for something to help you target your waist, hips and thighs, but surely such targeted techniques aren’t good for your overall…