Fitness

Wellness experts and fitness enthusiasts alike know how beneficial music is when you workout; having an MP3 player with you on a long run can help distract you or motivate you to keep going, but according to a new study it’s not just…

Of all fitness enthusiasts and pursuers, no one gets more heated and passionate about the little things than runners. Ask any long-distance runner you like about the best marathon course or type of shoe for your PB (that’s personal best for…

Most wellness experts will tell you that you should avoid eating shortly before exercise, as this can harm your performance. The logic goes that eating just before you work out leads to a spike and drop in blood sugar, but is this really as…

Want an all-natural way to lift your mood, improve your memory, and protect your brain against age-related cognitive decline? More aerobic exercise might be the answer. New research suggests that any exercise that raises your heart rate…

Thanks to celebs like Jennifer Garner and Matthew McConaughey, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is a more popular fitness pursuit than ever before. However, the wellness benefits of this sport, which originated in Hawaii in the 1950s, were not…

A fitness class is great for adding some much-needed variety to your workout routine and these days there’s no shortage of classes to try. While the offerings may somewhat depend on your local gym, most fitness facilities will cater to…

We already know that if you want to live a long and healthy life, you should get exercise regularly throughout life. Indeed, many researchers have found that, in those that do, many fit older adults have the muscles and bones of people…

People go to the gym for different reasons. Some want to tone up, others want to get seriously bulky and there are those who want to improve their stamina. Whatever reason you may have to hit the gym you might also want to consider giving…

Research suggests that people who engage in personality-appropriate activities will stick with the activities longer, enjoy their workout more and ultimately have a greater overall fitness experience. In fact, who you are determines how you…

Aren't the holidays great? Traveling, seeing family and old friends, eating lots of food. Wait, these things might be enjoyable for some, but for others they are big triggers of stress. If you find yourself in that position this holiday,…

You can dress it up by calling them love handles, but, let’s be honest, no one likes their muffin top. This is perhaps why the Miracle Muffin Top Workout has recently taken the world by storm. The workout has been created by Marta…

Getting fit and working to achieve your desired body takes a lot of dedication and commitment. For women who hop straight from work to the gym, the end result will make all the sweating out and ditching some cheesecake totally worth it.…

There is no end to the wellness benefits of kettlebell training, especially if you want to improve your fitness in an effective and affordable way. A kettlebell is an all-around tool that can actually do the job of almost any fancy piece of…

As you get older, those cheeks (and we’re not talking about the ones you put blusher on) tend to grow and sag, which can be a real party pooper to your sense of wellbeing. A wobbly bottom is hardly anyone’s idea of a sexy, self-confidence…

There’s a reason why celebrity fitness DVDs sell so well; we all want to look like the skinny and gorgeous stars we see on TV. But how do you know if a celeb DVD is going to do anything for your wellbeing? To find out, Ryan Barnhart, MS,…

Everyone wants to be leaner and more toned, but when you’re battling a busy schedule it can be tough fitting it all in. How can you achieve a toned body in a shorter space of time, as well as fitting in cardio, weights and stretching into…

When you go travelling, on holiday or take a business trip, fitness and wellness are probably the last two things on your mind. However, while travel fitness can feel like a chore, making it part of your trip can help you to feel more…

You’ve cut down on calories and take regular exercise yet you’re not losing weight. What would you blame? Slow metabolism! It’s quite common to hear this from those who have weight issues despite their efforts. So what is a slow metabolism?…

So you’re ready to hit the gym, tackle the trails or walk off those extra pounds. That’s awesome. You will reach those goals. You just have to stay focused and motivated. There might come a time when you need a little something to…

Every year, my Dad does the Boxing Day Swim. As the name suggests, my Dad will – of his own free will – go to the beach the day after Christmas and swim in the ice-cold sea. Is there a problem with his mental wellbeing? Probably – but not…

While more and more wellness experts are touting the benefits of yoga for weight loss and improving your fitness levels, let’s not forget that the primary reason for yoga is relaxation. Practicing yoga can help you to achieve a state of…

Running comes naturally to humans. Many biologists believe that endurance running played a major role in shaping the human body throughout evolution. Being able to run was vital for hunting and evading danger, and by not using our front…

There’s one reason you pay attention to diet and exercise and, let’s be honest, it’s not to improve your fitness levels or ensure overall wellbeing; you want to lose weight and – let’s be even more honest – your belly fat. However, even…

It's as simple as breathing in and breathing out - or is it? When we exercise, getting enough oxygen into the body is vital for our stamina and strength. There is an art to inhaling that most people don't value enough. The best breathing…

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…

If you, or someone you know is going through the menopause, then you’ll be familiar with some of the symptoms of ‘the changes’, especially some of the more common ones, such as hot flushes. These seem to come out of nowhere, leaving…

There’s a reason why the term “fitness freaks” exists; some people just love exercise, and that’s weird. Most of us would rather scrub the toilet than go for a run or lift weights, but the problem is that exercise is vital to your…

We all know that sport is good for us – whether it’s the serious kind of sport with an atmosphere obsessed with winning or just going out for a little bit of fun with the opportunity to stay active too. And while it cannot be doubted that…

According to a new study, men who exercise strenuously may have a lower libido than those with lighter workout regimes. Researchers from the University of North Carolina, USA, surveyed 1,100 men over the age of 18 about their exercise…

A lot of diet and exercise advice is geared towards fitness freaks and weight loss wishers, but what about your average Joe (or Jo) who just wants to look after their wellbeing? Let’s say you’re a working-age adult (19-64), how much…