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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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Exercise tips

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...
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Exercise tips, Exercises to try out

June 14, 2016

Why you shouldn’t overtrain

While working out regularly is key to improving your fitness, you can exercise too much. There is a difference between pushing through boundaries and overtraining, so you need to know when you're guilty of the latter so you can avoid it. You should vary the intensity that you work out in order to improve and trigger better muscle growth, you also need to recover. This means balancing your workouts with rest days to avoid going too far. Here's why you should avoid overtraining and ensure...
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