The Importance Of Hydration
Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels We all know that our bodies need water to survive, and that proper hydration is crucial if we want to live happy and healthy lives. Throughout the day we’re constantly losing water — through breathing, going to the bathroom, and sweating. So…
5 Fitness Trends To Watch Out For In 2020
Photo by Rakicevic Nenad from Pexels New year, new you? That’s what they say. But it’s not only the fitness fanatics who change with the times; fitness trends are constantly coming and going. And with every new year comes a new set of trends and fashions. From Zumba…
12 Christmas Workouts For Some Festive Fitness Fun
Photo by Gary Spears from Pexels Christmas: the time of mince pies, stuffing, roast potatoes, and too much chocolate. It’s a well-documented fact that keeping up our fitness regimes can be very tricky over the festive season. But it’s not impossible. So to help keep you motivated, here…
8 Youtube Channels For A Free Workout Fix
Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels Exercising isn’t always easy. And truth be told, for many of us it’s sometimes hard enough just mustering the strength to get changed into our workout gear. Luckily, however, we live in the YouTube era, and that means there are countless home-based alternatives…
How To Motivate Yourself To Keep Active During Winter
Photo by Radu Andrei Razvan from Pexels It’s that time of year again. Winter. When the nights are getting longer, the days colder, and it’s becoming harder and harder to get outside and keep active. Unfortunately the cold weather can really have an impact on our motivation. But…
How To Master The Pull-Up
Photo by Victor Freitas from Pexels The pull-up is one of the most difficult bodyweight exercises to perform. It places incredible strain on your upper body, and demands a great amount of strength in your back, arms, and shoulders. But hard as it may be, the pull-up is…
15 Types Of Squats For Strengthening The Lower Body
Photo by Oleg Magni from Pexels The squat is one of the most effective compound exercises for building and toning the lower body. When performed correctly, they can strengthen most of the muscles in your lower body, including the thighs, calves, glutes, and hamstrings. They also work the…
6 Types Of Exercise To Combat Weight Gain And ‘Obesity Genes’
Obesity poses a huge threat to people’s overall health and wellbeing. According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), in 2013-14 more than 1 in 3 adults were considered obese. It’s well-known that diet and lifestyle can greatly contribute to our risk…
6 Documentaries To Inspire A Fit And Healthy Lifestyle
Photo by Rene Asmussen from Pexels It seems paradoxical to think that TV could help us get fit and healthy. Yet films and documentaries can have an undeniably powerful effect on our moods, motivation, and sense of purpose. Especially when it comes to exercise and lifestyle. Watching people…
A Quick Guide To Post-Exercise Recovery
Photo by RUN 4 FFWPU from Pexels Post-exercise recovery is almost as important as the exercise itself. When we train, we put our bodies through a lot of stress and strain, and without a proper post-workout recovery regime we run the risk of injuring ourselves. Post-exercise recovery allows…
5 Groovy Health Benefits Of Dancing
Photo by Michael Zittel from Pexels Dancing is one of life’s great pleasures. Swinging and grooving to music just makes us feel good. And whether it’s at a party or at home, there’s something undeniably irresistible about moving to a good rhythm. But aside from it being plain…
10 Yoga Poses For Increased Flexibility
Flexibility is a crucial component of any healthy and active lifestyle. With increased flexibility comes a wider range of motion and increased resistance to injuries. You’ll also get more out of your workouts, as your muscles will move more freely whilst straining less to perform…