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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…

To keep your fitness levels up, you need to do a regular cardio workout. Not only will this be great for your wellness and wellbeing, it will help to keep your body in good shape, which in itself is a boost to your self-confidence and…

While zumba and bokwa have become as commonplace as jogging and cycling, there’s one fitness trend that’s still exciting wellness experts and fanatics across the country, and can work wonders for your wellbeing; plyometrics. Also known as…

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…

When you are new to the world of weight training and fitness, it can seem very confusing. You know that you want to benefit your wellness and wellbeing by lifting some weights, but you are not sure how to push your body, and how far you…

Your brain is not a muscle, but when it comes to exercise, you should certainly think about it as if it was one. People focus on the wellness and wellbeing of their bodies all the time, but rarely stop to consider the fitness of their…

You may not fully believe in it, but new research seems to prove that the wellness and wellbeing of your brain is directly linked to how much exercise you give it. Brain training, as it is often called, is also not only good for your…

When you talk about losing weight, what you’re really saying is that you want to lose fat. After all, who cares what a number on a scale says if it’s all lean, toned muscle? Plus, a good muscle to fat ratio is good for your wellbeing,…

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…

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…

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…

While exercise is absolutely paramount to your wellness, if you don’t take the steps to prevent injury you could be putting your wellbeing at risk. This is especially important to you endurance event trainers out there, so we’ve outlined…

You may have spent years thinking about running a marathon, but when are you actually going to get on and do it? To run a marathon, you need incredible levels of fitness, and you have to take care of your wellbeing more than ever, which is…

Do you want to get fit but can’t bear the idea of spending hours down in the gym, busting a gut to improve your wellness? It might please you to learn, then, that there could be an even better way of getting on top of your wellbeing: new…

If you're trying to lose weight, you'll no doubt be wondering which exercise regime provides the best and fastest results. Is it cardio or weights? Well, the truth it that it's both. A combination of the two provides you with each set of…

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,…

We’ve all heard that ‘too much of a good thing can be bad for us’ but we never really believed it. As it turns out, it might be right, and that includes exercise. The idea that too much exercise is even possible may seem ludicrous to the…

Getting a fitness instructor can help take your gym efforts to the next level, but that’s not always a viable option, financially speaking. So how do you take care of your wellbeing without the price tag? Take their advice! We’ve spoken to…

Triathletes are becoming more and more popular as a sport, but if you’ve never attempted one before they can be a little daunting. There are a number of reasons why people get involved with triathlons, from enjoying the variety, wanting a…

Whether he’s modelling for Marks and Spencer, or kicking ass as a superhero, there’s no denying that Ryan Reynolds looks good. The former husband of Scarlett Johansson has obviously got his physical wellbeing sorted out, achieving fitness…

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…

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…

Fitness can be a minefield, especially when you’re starting out. Before you lace up your first pair of running shoes, you’d think that there’d be nothing more to running wellness than throwing on your trainers and running, but that isn’t…

Triathlons can appear a little strange if you’re not aware of how they work - the masses of neoprene wetsuits, oddly proportioned bikes and energy gel packets create a very bizarre setting for what is essentially a three-part race. If…

It can be really daunting lifting weights for the first time. As soon as you leave the safety of the elliptical machine and open that door to the weight room, you may feel that there is an area of fitness that is just not for you. It is…

Cardio training conjures up images of constant jogging on a treadmill but there are far more effective ways to burn calories and improve your fitness. Not only will a varied workout help you to burn more calories in a shorter space of time,…

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…

Ongoing pain – is there anything more difficult to cope with? Finding yourself in chronic pain can be totally debilitating and it can also be hard to know how to deal with. Do you really want to take pain killers on a long-term basis, for…

It may seem sometimes like there’s a certain mystery to getting big and lean, but there isn’t. It simply relies on following a set of four rules and you’ll achieve it. You need to be able to simultaneously strip the fat from your body…