fitness

Parents who want their teenagers to show a good level of fitness may feel very guilty about their own fitness habits, concerned that their inability to take enough exercise is having an effect on their teenager. They can now relax a little…

The summer season in the UK may be punctuated with grey skies, but if you're lucky enough to find some sunny periods then you'll want to be bikini ready. For many of us, this means eating better and upping our exercise, but it's not always…

If you want to lose weight, you could make your life far easier simply by opting for aerobic exercises over weight training. In a study by researchers at Duke University, it was noted that there was a dramatic change in the impact…

There is no shortage of advice around when you want to get fit. But finding the right information that will work for you can often be a little trickier. Your fitness program will depend on a lot of different factors, such as your…

Working out with a personal trainer can be a fantastic way to improve your wellness by increasing your general fitness. The motivation of having someone dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals is second to none. There…

As a fitness enthusiast, you want to do whatever you can to give your performance a boost. Many athletes and bodybuilders turn to vitamin and mineral supplements to enhance their performance, but you need to be wary of doing this for a…

When it comes to fitness, it seems that it really is a case of no pain, no gain. If you want to see results, you need to give it your all. That means you need to be disciplined, focused and willing to give it your all in the gym. It isn't…

Too many people are still failing to get enough exercise. In the US, it’s estimated that more than 4 out of 5 of adults don’t do enough to meet the guidelines for physical activity set by the federal government. Those include 2.5 hours of…

Barre classes use the famous stationary handrails that ballerinas are often seen training with. These handrails have provided a unique opportunity to many barre studios which have become increasingly popular, as the value of the barre in…

By Ryan Getting fit is a worthwhile goal and can be an incredible journey both physically and emotionally. Yet it requires a certain level of commitment, dedication, and energy to see your plans through. Regular…

A contest recently appeared in Men’s Health, looking for a man to take on the challenge of changing their body shapes for good. Bodies don’t automatically become muscular, of course, and this challenge has involved a dedicated plan of…

Researchers are discovering an increasing amount of evidence that supports the importance of getting exercise. For those who are new to the idea of exercising regularly the opportunities for getting regular exercise are seemingly limitless.…

Employee wellness programmes can be a great addition to a company and help employees feel valued and rewarded. According to studies, having an effective wellness programme in the workplace can help you save millions in reducing the number…

The term “work hard, play hard” may be something of a fantasy for some employees, but for many corporations, they are ousting out the bird-flinging flash games and bringing in something a little more challenging. Businesses are bringing in…

When we finish the long tides of work, the last thing that we want to think about is the hard strain of hitting the gym. You're weighty, you're weary and doing nothing is the best stimulation that you can think of. At the same time, you…

If we ever encounter an individual that has lived for just over a century, we are hit by two versions of amazement. The first is merely the age. Reality sinks in that we are going to live for longer as medicine and healthcare become the…

Getting the perfect body is not just a case of sticking to a strict diet, depriving yourself of all your favourite foods, and waiting for your body to shape up all on its own. This kind of attitude is what often leads to yoyo dieting, or…

With the sunny weather promising a great summer, the future beckons you to get ready for that bikini or those flexing tones to catch people's eyes. It sounds great in theory. The question is, what fitness programme can fit into your…

Some parts of the body are difficult to tone, but if you know the proper workout for such a body part, you can see significant results. The truth is that you don’t need to spend many hours in doing these toning workouts. In as little as ten…

If you want to lose weight one of the most common fitness errors that many people make is to walk or run at one pace. While it can seem like you’re getting somewhere with a 45 minute walk there are much better ideas. It may well get…

For most of us, the last time we were on a trampoline was as a child. But trampolining is one of the most effective ways to build strength and stamina when you’re working out and is particularly effective when you’re training for endurance…

We all know we should make more of an effort with our fitness, especially if you're trying to maintain a healthy weight. But losing weight can be difficult if you're strapped for time. With many of us committing to long work schedules, it…

Author Bio: Kurt Lao is the Editor of weight loss product reviews resource: WeightRater.com. He has written several product reviews to his credit and serves as a contributor to some of the top health and weight loss blogs online.…

Spring has arrived, and that means that there is no longer any excuse for not getting out of the house and enjoying the weather whilst improving your fitness at the same time. The benefits of exercise are well proven, and if you are…

Some recent newspaper reports have claimed that running is not as healthy for your body as walking, whilst others suggest that walking is as good as a run when it comes to reducing the risk of heart disease. So, how healthy is running for…

If you're an avid biking enthusiast, you've probably read many articles about bike safety that cover the basics, like wearing a helmet and the pre-ride safety checklist. It's easy to be lulled into thinking that wearing a helmet is the most…

Most people who exercise regularly are doing so to either stay fit, lose weight or both. Either way, the end goal is at least in some part related to improving health and quality of life. The good news is that exercise is a great way to…

For the active individual, being diagnosed with arthritis feels as if your body is going against everything that you've been working towards. It's incredibly discouraging, with the daunting impression that you have to give up on the…

We are living longer than ever and helping an ageing population remain relatively fit and healthy is becoming a dilemma for health professionals. The reality is that the elderly have such a diverse range of physical abilities that no…

For any sufferer of Fibromyalgia, every painful muscle may cringe at the concept of exercise for fears that it may worsen the condition. Fibromyalgia symptoms are one of the grey areas of muscular disorders, with very few doctors able to…