How To Motivate Yourself To Keep Active During Winter
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 just like any other…
How To Master The Pull-Up
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 one of the…
15 Types Of Squats For Strengthening The Lower Body
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 abs and core…
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
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 achieve their own…
A Quick Guide To Post-Exercise Recovery
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 our muscles and tissues…
5 Groovy Health Benefits Of Dancing
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 fun, there are…
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…
LIIT: What It Is And Why It’s Good For You
“LIIT is the new HIIT.” So say endless articles and blog posts on the merits of Low-Intensity Interval Training compared with its highly exerting sibling. But what exactly is LIIT, and what are its benefits? In a nutshell, LIIT does away with high-impact exercises, greatly…
9 Motivating And Inspiring TED Talks On Fitness, Exercise, And Wellbeing
Let’s face it, it’s hard to stay motivated. Whether it’s working, working out, cooking, or cleaning, motivation plays a huge role in our ability to persevere with, and succeed in, our day-to-day goals. But sometimes our will to work can falter, especially when it comes to exercise,…
Why You Should Supplement Your Gym Routine With A Walk In The Park
In the words of Carrie Latet, walking is “the most ancient exercise and still the best modern exercise”. Wise words, and true enough. Walking is wonderful. We’ve discussed its many health benefits previously on the blog, but suffice it to say that it’s an excellent…
5 Exercises For Bigger, Stronger Shoulders
Strong shoulders make strong bodies. Not only do well-built shoulders look good, but they also form an integral part of a well-rounded exercise technique, helping to improve form and posture. Stronger shoulders will also provide protection for your shoulder joints, helping to strengthen the muscles…