Try these cardio exercises Everyone knows that cardio exercises are a great form of workout and are beneficial if you want to burn calories. However, for many, running on a treadmill or cycling on a stationary bike are far from enticing forms of exercise and so cardio falls by the wayside. This can have a big impact on your exercise regime and your health, especially if you're trying to lose weight. Luckily, cardio doesn't need to be confined to the gym, as there are a lot of different op...
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April 8, 2017
Hate the gym? Try these cardio exercises instead
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May 31, 2016
Cardio exercises to help you get started at the gym
If you're just starting to get into exercise and go to the gym, it can be a bit confusing when it comes to deciding on what exercises to do. While you want to create a well-rounded workout routine that suits your needs and will help you target specific areas, you need to ease yourself into regular exercise. One of the best ways to do this is to start out with cardio workouts. Cardiovascular exercise helps with weight management, enhances the respiratory system, improves circulation and gen...
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March 9, 2016
Get the most out of your new gym
Joining a new gym is a great way to keep in shape - but in order to make the most of the place, you need to do more than simply secure a membership. To ensure you get as much as possible for your time and money, follow our tips. Set goals The first step towards success with your new gym is setting goals. What do you want to achieve? Are you training for a particular event, such as a 10k or half marathon? Or are you simply hoping to improve your overall health and fitness? Whatever your g...
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January 21, 2016
How to deal with crowded gyms
We're well into the first month of the year, which means many people have signed up for gym memberships in a bid to get in shape and shed any excess Christmas weight. While this is all well and good, an influx of new joiners means that gyms are likely to be more crowded than usual, making it difficult to workout effectively. Whether you've been going to the gym for a while or you're a newcomer yourself, you will no doubt be affected by the crowdedness at your gym, which can put you off com...
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November 30, 2015
How to choose the best gym for you
When it comes to keeping fit, there are a number of ways to do so: from jogging around your local park, heading to a sports class at your local leisure centre or joining a gym. Now that it's winter in the UK and rest of Europe, the latter is perhaps the most preferable. After all, you don't want to be exercising outdoors in the rain or snow! If you have never been a member of a gym, you may be wondering about which one to join. With so many to choose from, it can be tricky to narrow it ...