How to make time to train Using time as an excuse to not exercise? Try this little circuit, it uses the whole body plus you get a good cardio workout as well. Perform each exercise for 30 secs at a good speed: Push ups, running on the spot, lunges (alternating legs), dips, […]
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“Decide: Never settle for less than you can possible be. You don’t have to be what other people want you to be! Create your own future. Most people know what to do, but they don’t do what they know! Take action now”
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Whats better Machines or Free weights? Age long debate that comes around in cycles, first machines were better then free weights were better, I”m sure that in the not to distant future machines will be there again. Here are the pros and cons for both: Machines: PROS – Easy to learn and use, […]
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Tips for running For long distances , 10 km or more, make sure you eat enough carbs. Approx 10 grammes of carbs for every kilo that you weigh , this does depend on how fast you go . These are used to sustain energy throughout your run . Choose low GI […]
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How to get fit Fitness Tip of the Week: What to do to get fit and stay fit – Many people think to themselves “what’s the best way for me to get fit” and then of course you need to maintain it. The best option, especially to begin with, is to find something […]
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We’ve heard it time and time again: exercise is good for us. And it’s not just good for physical health — research shows that daily physical activity can also boost our mental health. But what actually accounts for the association between exercise and mental health? A new article in Clinical Psychological Science, a journal […]
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No time to exercise?! We don’t believe you! Waiting for the computer to load 20 push ups Waiting for the kettle to boil 20 Jump squats Watching the TV adverts 20 Push ups and 20 Jump Squats Unloading the dishwasher Squat to pick up each item Putting the food shopping […]
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Running is a fantastic way to improve your cardiovascular fitness and is the cheapest and easiest way to burn off fat. Firstly, make sure you buy some good running shoes. Secondly, it is a good idea to get someone to check your running posture and technique. Running will increase your heart rate over […]
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Today, our ever-increasingly sedentary lifestyle is causing a ‘down-sizing’ in daily activity and a corresponding ‘up-sizing’ in our body sizes. The idea here is to try to replace a few convenient activities each day with something that will cause us to move more. There are two primary forms of physical activity, and both can help […]
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