4 Benefits Of Rowing
Photo by RUN 4 FFWPU from Pexels Rowing is a fantastic form of exercise. It’s the cardio all-rounder, providing a full, thorough, and satisfying workout every time. Not only that, but rowing can also be incredibly calming. The repetitive actions involved, and psychical rhythm developed by the movements,…
7 Warm-Up Routines For Any Occassion
Many people agree that a good warm-up is an essential part of any safe and effective exercise routine. Stretching helps to loosen up the muscles and prevent injury, and a proper warm-up routine may even improve your performance and overall technique. It only takes a…
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…
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…