fitness

Whether you’re already a runner or have simply made some New Year’s resolutions relating to your weight and fitness, setting yourself some running goals for 2014 is one of the best things you can do for your wellness and wellbeing.…

You may want to lose weight, but the problem is that the world around you doesn’t make it easy. How are you meant to look after your wellbeing, when you are surrounded by unhealthy foods in supermarkets, on TV and when you eat out? Thanks…

Hatha Yoga is the name now universally known to apply to the physical exercise of Yoga. Hatha is a Sanskrit word made up of two parts – “Ha” meaning “sun”, and “tha” meaning moon. As such, we can understand the word to represent the union…

The winter weather can play havoc with your weight loss and fitness regime, and yet it is at this busy time of year that you should work even harder to protect your wellness and wellbeing. It’s easy to lose sight of your fitness and…

New Year new start, right? Many people start the New Year with all kinds of resolutions regarding their wellness and wellbeing. If your goal for 2014 is to lose weight and improve your fitness, then that’s wonderful, and all the good…

How much do you need to do to see any benefits from exercise? Do you have to do a 5K run or spend a few hours at the gym before your wellbeing improves? Not at all. Every little bit of movement you perform helps, and it all adds up.…

In recent years, many studies have revealed that heart-disease is responsible for more deaths in both men and women, all around the world. This research has regularly identified that many cases of heart-disease can be prevented if sufferers…

The connection between yoga and wellbeing cannot be debated. The comprehensive content of the yoga philosophy serves every aspect of wellness: physical, emotional and spiritual. As such, it is a complementary therapy that cannot be…

Everyone knows the benefits to regular exercise, from helping you to lose weight and lowering your risk of certain health conditions, but did you know that it can also benefit you sexually? Being fitter and healthier can obviously help you…

Tabata - it’s the new word on the fitness grapevine and it’s certainly making waves. A system of short, high-intensity intervals developed by Japanese professor Dr Izumi Tabata to improve the training and fitness of Olympic speed skaters.…

We are often bombarded with messages from the media that suggest that the only dietary change anyone wants to make is to lose weight. While weight loss is a big issue in many people’s lives, there are also people who either want or need to…

A useful trick for use in sports such as football, baseball and basketball, increasing your vertical jump can be hugely beneficial for your athletic performance. Before you begin, it is important that you speak to your GP in order to…

The wellness benefits of yoga now attract a wide range of people. In fact yoga is an entirely inclusive discipline and its job won’t be complete until people of all ages and types have tried it out! It provides an all round complementary…

In today’s day and age, we all want a quick fix in terms of fitness, appearance and energy - athletes are no different. If you’re one of the many people who want an efficient way to workout, the question remains simple: Can you get a really…

If you’ve set yourself a few fitness goals for 2014, you’re probably asking yourself “which workout is the best?” However, there’s no easy answer to that question, as there are many factors involved in getting fit and enhancing your…

During winter, it’s easy to say you’re giving up on your exercise regime and retreat to the warm. But you don’t need to give up your outdoor pursuits just because the sun’s gone into hiding - there are plenty of fun exercises that you can…

The school holidays come around all too quickly, and all of a sudden you’re trying to think of ways to make sure your kids don’t spend the whole time sitting in front of the TV. Summer holidays, in particular, is so long that you need to…

If you enjoy travelling, you’ll know just how much of a strain it can place on your fitness routine. The bad diet you eat, the stuffy hotel rooms and different climates don’t make for a great environment for keeping fit, but if you plan…

Have you seen the late night infomercials for fitness or weight loss related products? They all look amazing, don’t they, and seem to guarantee success without much effort altogether. Are these products really the solution, though – can…

If you want to build your muscle mass and create a more defined physique, there is no better form of exercise than weight lifting. However, you do need to combine this with other efforts in order to see results – simply lifting heavier…

When it comes to losing weight and boosting your fitness, dancing the night away improves your wellness and wellbeing like no other exercise on earth. Not only is it very good at getting your heart rate pumping and get you working up a…

Working from home can be a major pitfall in your quest for wellness and wellbeing. When you’re at home, temptation is all around you – usually in the cupboards and in the fridge. It’s very easy to constantly pick and snack throughout the…

Have you heard of a mini resistance band? This is a weight and fitness related gadget that is only the size of an iPhone and costs mere pennies to get hold of. It can do a fantastic job for your wellness and wellbeing, by sculpting you a…

It’s the bugbear of many who diet and exercise and a problem area for men and women alike – love handles. The usual culprit is a diet too high in carbohydrates, which are stored as fat around the hips. These foods are those such as…

The fitness industry has many crazes that aim to get your wellbeing into gear, but the latest fad – the mud run – really kicks things up a notch. Wellness writer and fitness enthusiast Tatiana Boncompagni didn’t know what she was letting…

As a celebrity, you’re endlessly scrutinized by paparazzi and you’ve always got some sort of big event to look good for. In anticipation of a film or event, celebs have to whip post-baby bodies into top shape by training like madwomen, but…

If you are keen to kickstart 2014 with a  great new weight loss and fitness routine, then getting your partner to join you in the gym might sound like an ideal way to help you both stick to your resolutions – but is it really such a good…

So you’ve been running for a while, your fitness levels are high and your wellness has never been better – but do you think you know it all? While you may not be a beginner anymore, there are still things you can learn about running, and…

An incredible fact about yoga is that it can help you get taller. Yoga, known for its integrated benefits for your body, mind and spirit can actually help with many specific ailments too, and making you taller is just one of them. Many…

While the benefits of yoga are appreciated by all, it is not usually thought of as a solution for reducing belly fat. However, when practiced as part of an overall routine including cardiovascular activity and proper nutrition, it can be…