Whether your New Year resolution is to get fit, you want to step up your exercise routine or you simply want to improve your health, you need to do more than simply sign a gym membership this January. While getting yourself to the gym is a good place to start, many of us start the new year off with great goals and a lot of enthusiasm that then dwindles away before March. The real key to improving your health and fitness is to start with habits that you can make stick for the full year. ...
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Exercise tips, Exercises to try out
December 5, 2016
Best winter sports to try
Winter may have you wanting to do nothing more than hide inside and keep warm, but it is a great season for getting out and active. There are so many sports that you can try your hand at when the weather starts getting colder, helping you to stay fit and healthy, avoiding the curse of winter weight. If you're looking for a few different activities to try this winter to fit more exercise into your schedule - even if it does mean having to brave the cold - we've got some great ideas for you....
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August 30, 2016
Why should you stretch after you work out?
You might think that the way your workout or how long you exercise for are the most important parts of getting fit, but there's more to it than just hitting the gym. Not taking the time to stretch after a workout can cause problems and mean that you need to layoff the exercise for a day or two. While you should stretch before you workout to warm up your muscles and help avoid injury, you also need to incorporate post-exercise workouts into your routine. Here's why stretching after working ...
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Exercise tips, Food tips, myths and facts
July 25, 2016
What not to eat and drink before a workout
If you're getting ready to hit the gym, you want to be sure that you're getting the best out of your workout. Not only does this mean wearing the right clothing and knowing what you're doing with the equipment, you also need to eat the right food before you start pumping iron. Eating the wrong foods before hitting the gym can mean that you're left feeling tired, experience cramps or are just too full to perform at your best. However, this doesn't mean you shouldn't eat before exercising, a...
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Exercise tips, Exercises to try out
July 11, 2016
Working out in the heat: What you need to know
Whether you live somewhere that is always hot or are getting ready to start working out in the summer, you need to be aware of what exercising in the heat can do. Not being prepared for the higher temperatures can put you at risk of serious illness, so you need to take precautions to protect your health. If you don't have the right equipment or if the heat is more than you can handle, it is a good idea to save your workout for another day. To keep you fit and healthy this summer, here's...