Tips For Success

There are so many pieces of fitness gear and equipment on the market these days, you never know what to get. Buying anything and everything does no favours for your financial wellness, but choose the wrong thing and you’re stuck!…

If you’re looking to put on a few pounds and bulk up, you’ve probably been on the internet looking at all sorts of advice and top tips that are steering you wrong. As the creator of Nerd Fitness, wellness expert Steve Kamb has…

There’s no denying that running is good for your wellbeing; running regularly has long been linked to a host of health benefits, including weight control, stress reduction, better blood pressure and cholesterol. However, according…

When considering activities to add to your fitness regimen, you probably haven’t given meditation much thought. However, the simple act of meditating can provide monumental benefits to your overall wellbeing. 1. Pain…

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…

According to Prof. Tim Noakes, asports and exercise expert from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, mild exercise can enhance the immune system in at least three ways: By stimulating the immune system to release a protein which…

No matter your intentions, you’re cheating at your workout. Even if you put in the time and effort, show up at the gym, and pride yourself in not taking shortcuts, you’re not seeing the wellness results you want because you have…

When it comes to fitness and your overall wellbeing, you really get out what you put in. However, if you think that means hours on the treadmill or double spin classes, think again. According to wellness expert Nicole Catanese,…

Young athletes often dream of hitting the big time in their sport of choice, but it's become quite clear that most professional athletes have to go through the wringer of collegiate sports before they can go national. Fortunately…

Training regularly and eating well can all contribute to our fitness, but what do we do when we want to go a step beyond feeling fit and instead run to the extent of our abilities. The 'big four' technique looks at several different…

When you think about stretching, your mind probably wanders to downward-facing dog or anything that makes you elongate your limbs so you feel like a ballerina. You probably don’t, on the other hand, think about stretching your…

Not only does stretching help to improve your flexibility wellness and guard your wellbeing against injuries; it can also help you to relieve painful or even just weird feelings in your body. Oftentimes – whether due to your…

Triathlons are a real test of your fitness. After all, it requires that you do not one but three sports, moving from swimming to biking to running over the course of the race. That challenge can make triathlons seem a bit…

Getting into the zone during a workout is hard enough, so when you finally get there, the last thing you want is a cramp to, well, cramp your style. Unfortunately, there isn’t one fool-proof way to stop cramps affecting your…

Whether you want to slim down or build muscle, you need to perform upper body exercises as part of your fitness regimen. These exercises are often neglected in favour of ab-toning or bum-firming moves, but upper arm workouts can…

Stretching may not seem like an important part of fitness, but it actually helps to improve your muscle flexibility and your emotional health, as stretching exercises like yoga help the body to relax and de-stress. According to…

Running is good for your fitness and overall wellbeing, but that is not to say that it doesn’t pose certain wellness risks. Runners commonly experience injuries such as shin splints, but what exactly are shin splints, where do…

When you think about fitness, you probably think about aerobic exercises like running or Zumba, but what about toning? Toning can be mightily beneficial to your wellness, providing a great way to get your muscles conditioned and…

In a world of kettlebells and burto bungees, the fitness ball can seem like old news. However, you can still experience amazing benefits to your wellbeing with the good old fashioned fitness ball. According to…

A saggy or misshapen rear end can give your emotional wellbeing a little knock, and so you may be considering a fitness routine to help your bum in gear. However, before you proceed to try and tone things up, you first need to…

Exercising outdoors is certainly cheaper than going to a gym, but what about outdoor fitness at night? You may not have time to workout in the day, but exercising in the dark seems a little more risky to your wellbeing than it’s…

Swimming in the winter may have a certain spontaneous appeal, but it’s better for your fitness and overall wellbeing if you’re prepared. Don’t let this put you off; winter swimming is completely exhilarating, so here’s how to dive…

You might like the idea of getting fit and improving your wellness, but even though you put in loads of effort, you’re not seeing the results you’re after. According to certified professional fitness trainer Andy Peloquin,…

Running is good for your wellness, but British temperatures can seriously put you off. Running around in all that rain and wind may seem like more of a threat than a treat to your wellbeing, but unless you can afford a treadmill or gym…

There are many mistakes we make when trying to lose weight, from trying to survive on fad diets to choosing the wrong types of exercise for our goals. Here are some of the most common mistakes that people fall foul to…and which you might…

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…

Some fitness tips are pretty much common sense pieces of advice you could probably work out for yourself. However, there are some pretty surprising ways to rejuvenate your exercise routine and keep your wellbeing in tip-top shape. …

While fitness is a lengthy process, taking too long to reach your goals can mean you lose motivation, and just give up completely. So how do you get a toned, trim body in record time? 1. Tone Up on the Treadmill: Michael…

A short and intense explosion of exercise could do as much to improve your fitness as much longer exercises. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been hailed as a revolutionary way of exercising that could achieve in minutes what has…

They say it’s the little things that matter, and this is certainly the case when it comes to your weight loss programme. Sure, you need to look after your wellbeing with a healthy diet and exercise regimen, but on top of that you need a few…