fitness

Pilates is one of those exercises which utilises your core muscles in almost every move. If you want a flatter stomach and want to tone up quickly, Pilates is definitely the answer. These great exercises not only tighten your muscles but…

An amino acid which is popular with fitness fanatics as a pre-workout booster, beta-alanine is known for its great performance boosting effects. This supplement, unlike many others on the market, is hailed as a wonder supplement for its…

It may seem hard to believe, as you look out of the window at the rain lashing down yet again, but summer really is just around the corner. In no time, you’ll be packing away the big bulky sweaters and getting out the skimpy tops and, shock…

Exercise is important to anyone’s wellbeing, but it becomes crucial when you have arthritis. With the right kind of workout, you can strengthen your muscles and improve your flexibility, but you have to be especially careful about your…

We’re always complaining about how backsides, but how much are we really doing to improve them? Nowhere near enough. Almost every time you’re standing on your feet, you’re working your glutes and hamstrings, but most people spend too much…

Fitness isn’t something that just happens to you; it’s a choice. And in order to make that choice, you need to trust yourself. If you’ve been making a series of disappointing efforts to get rid of unhealthy wellness habits, you’re not going…

Besides looking your best, what are the main reasons to lose weight and increase your fitness? There are lot of reasons that go above and beyond what you see in the mirror, and they are related to your wellness and wellbeing. …

During our teenage years our metabolism is usually very high. Having a high metabolism should, in theory, make it easier to stay relatively physically fit. But this isn’t always the case, and some children entering adolescence often have a…

If you want to look young, use your weight loss and fitness regime to your advantage. Looking young truly is about treating your body well – if your wellness and wellbeing are your top priority, that youthful glow will surely follow!…

Life is busier than ever, and finding a way to fit weight loss and fitness into your daily routine is harder than ever before. It doesn’t matter how much you know that you need to look after your wellness and wellbeing, other things just…

In much the same way as you shouldn’t eat the same foods at every meal, no matter how healthy they are, you shouldn’t do the same exercises every time you do a workout. It’s all too easy with a weight and fitness routine to get into a rut,…

It’s a common misconception that sports medicine specialists only deal with professional athletes, but they often help regular fitness enthusiasts as well. If you’ve fallen, twisted or broken a bone, you may have problems with your mobility…

Whether you’re new to exercising or you simply aren’t well versed in the art of gym-going, it can sometimes be tricky to know whether your cardio programme is actually working. A popular form of exercise as a way of losing weight, cardio is…

Although cardio workouts have been around for decades, it actually isn’t always the best form of exercise in terms of seeing results. If you’re new to cardiovascular routines, you’re in luck – knowing the mistakes many make beforehand will…

Many women are pear shaped, which means that they carry most of their weight on the lower part of their bodies. If you are one such woman, you may want to lose weight from this area but find it difficult because this is your natural body…

As a stay-at-home mum, you’ll understand that your days are pretty packed on a regular basis. From changing nappies and preparing meals, to nursing and running around after your little ones, it’s hard to find time for yourself let alone…

You may feel quite overwhelmed by exercise if you’re new to it - it may even be painful if you’re not careful! Warming your body up before you begin is important to avoid injury and help you to enjoy your workouts more. Warming up for as…

When you’re hitting it hard in the gym, chances are you aren’t thinking about stretching as part of your routine. But you could be missing a trick. Stretching is easily forgotten about, even in the adverts for gyms, but it’s as crucial as…

There is so much focus today on material gain and the desire for things that are extraneous to our needs. Also, modern technological advances have only given us an information overload rather than more time to relax. The speed at which…

Weight training is critical to your success as an athlete, and by becoming stronger and increasing your muscular endurance, you’ll be able to perform more efficiently. It also lowers your risk of injury, along with a number of other…

Personal trainers aren’t superhuman - they have niggles and annoyances the same as everyone else. While you’re aiming to reach your goals, you may be surprised to hear that there are some things you do that get under their skin at times. So…

Running is a great form of exercise but with the number of hazards on the roads, it can also be dangerous if you happen to run in a busy area. There are so many mistakes that we make on a regular basis that could result in injury or worse…

If you’ve ever been to the gym and seen people doing a series of high-intensity, rapid jumps or skips, you’ve probably been witnessing plyometrics. This type of high-octane training taps into energy stored in your muscles to encourage…

There are multiple reasons why getting fit is important for your wellbeing; but one particular reason is that it vastly benefits your sexual health. Susan Crain Bakos, author of The Daily Sex Bible: Inspirations and Techniques for the Best…

Recent research has discovered that the average Brit only feels fit and healthy for 61 days of the year. The rest of the time, we feel tired, achy and ill, meaning that for ten months of the year we’re feeling less than our best. The study…

Many women fear that time in their lives when they stop ovulating and starting going through the menopause. The reduction of oestrogen in their systems can lead to some health concerns and some unpleasant symptoms, such as mood swings, hot…

You may not have set yourself a New Year’s resolution to improve your wellness or lose weight. You may not have even set one at all, but have you noticed that, at least in your tummy area or your thighs, you’re still carrying around the…

It’s about that time of year when, if you haven’t chucked out the New Year's Resolutions altogether, you’re hitting a bit of a slump. Whether you joined a gym to improve your overall wellbeing, lose weight or just get a bit…

Exercise can go a long way to ensure your wellbeing, and the wellness of your baby, when you have gestational diabetes, though you should always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise programme. Keeping active can even…

You’d think that every person who goes to the gym is focused on wellness, and conducts themselves with regard to other member’s wellbeing, but according to a new survey you might be better off losing weight at home than risking it at the…