Strength Training

There possibly isn’t a more fabulous place to work on your wellbeing than at the beach. Think about it; with all that soft sand, hard sand, water of varying depths and benches, you’ve got a natural circuit training session for free! Don’t…

Group fitness classes are a great way to lose weight, as the support of others in the same position to yourself can be great to help you feel motivated. Without even realising it, you will be benefiting your wellness and wellbeing, whilst…

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…

If you’re tired of putting in loads of effort in the cardio section of the gym and not seeing any results, you may need to change your tactics. According to the National Centre for Health Statistics, just 21 per cent of women use strength…

You get on your weight loss plan with gusto in the beginning, but soon you hit a plateau and your motivation wavers. One reason for this is that you don’t have a workout to challenge you enough, so how do you keep your exercise routine from…

Whether you’re thinking you really should exercise more, or you want to give your current training routing a boost, you need to consider how the added activity might affect your wellness. Doing too much too soon can put you at risk of an…

Going to the gym is one thing, but how hard you workout when you’re there also plays a big part. After all, are you really working to your limit when you exercise, or could you give more? Exercising at the right intensity can really help…

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,…

Losing weight and boosting your fitness are two things that most people aspire to do, but few people actually achieve. Before we start heading into winter, when those winter woollies add a few imaginary pounds to your figure, it might be a…

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…

What happened to your workout? It used to be fresh and challenging every time but now your exercise routine is, well, simply a routine. Sure, it’s better for your wellbeing to do a lack-lustre workout than no workout at all, but don’t you…

People always seem to be blaming their metabolism for their difficulties in losing weight, but how much is it really to blame? If you've cut down on the calories and started exercising more, but still don't seem to be shifting the pounds,…

Many runners have fantastic stamina and can put in the miles with little difficulty - however, most neglect to work on their strength training, which builds a strong core and helps with stretching. Often, people cite time as a reason for…

Working at Glass Mill Leisure Centre has taught fitness instructor Craig a thing or two about health and wellness, so he shared his top tips for maintaining your wellbeing and making your fitness regime as effective as possible. …

We're often told that the greatest benefits for the heart is to exercise it. From brisk walks to jogging, flexing those heart muscles is often the prescription as we pace ourselves towards middle age. Does exercise always have to be…

Just because you are getting older does not mean you cannot enjoy a high quality of life. Despite persistent beliefs and attitudes about aging, you can truly look and feel 20 and even 30 years younger than your age. Believe it or not, there…

Nowadays, everyone is concerned about health. That is not to say that in past years people have not been concerned about health, but in recent years the focus on getting and staying healthy has jettisoned its way into being one of the most…

Making small changes to our activities could be all we need to maintain our fitness as we get older. If we want to lose some weight, feel fitter or just protect our wellness from conditions related to poor nutrition and low activity levels,…

Once you reach a certain age, you can feel like you’re done with wellness. After all, dieting and exercise is just for young people trying to look good, right? Wrong. According to Suzy Boerboom‎, ‎Co-Founder/CEO/Franchisor of Welcyon…

With spring coming up, you might be eyeing up your strappy tops with just a little bit of dread. No one likes to show off their dreaded bingo wings, so what do you do? You need to take your fitness into your own hands and get those arms the…

Strength training is associated with bulging biceps and bodybuilders, but that’s not always the case. Strength training is as important for runners and other athletes as it is for people who want to bulk up. This type of exercise is…

While you may do it naturally, breathing can make or break your fitness routine’s success. If done incorrectly – whether you hold your breath, or breathe too fast, deep or shallow – your breathing can affect the exercise itself, how well…

There are many benefits to making squats part of your fitness routine. Squats are strengthening exercises, and also aid in your weight loss wellness. However, if you really want to bolster your wellbeing, you should try the 30 day squat…

While you may have started running to take care of your wellbeing or enhance your weight wellness, once you’ve got the bug you care about one thing; being a better runner. No matter what kind of runner you are, or how many races you have…

Strength training as part of your weight loss and fitness routine is a great way to help you get the body that you’ve always wanted. Using strength training can lead to weight loss, an increase in muscle mass and raised metabolism – as well…

Figuring out the best way to improve your fitness regime can be a little confusing. There seems like hundreds of ways to get your wellness into shape, but the devil is really in the details. This is where random tips and fitness myths come…

When you’re trying to lose weight, your fitness regime may revolve around cardiovascular exercise, but strength training is important for your wellness too. Not only does building strength help you to shed fat, but it also gives you a…