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My Fitness & Online Resolutions for 2012

January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
An area of sand near the sea containing the writing 2012.

Hi everyone. It probably seems a little late to be talking about New Year’s resolutions considering it’s almost February. The reason I am only getting round to it now is that I have been super busy working on Best Fitness PLR so unfortunately the time I have to spend on this website is limited. Over the next few months this trend is probably going to continue as the majority of my time will be focused on building up Best Fitness PLR. You’ll still be getting the same amount of content on Free Fitness Tips but less content will be written by me and more content will be in the form of … [Read more...]

My Review Of The Beginners Guide To Muscle Building

January 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A muscular couple posing.

It’s been over a year since I last did a product review article. Today I’ve finally got my act together and completed a new product review. The product I reviewed is The Beginners Guide To Muscle Building by Shannon Clarke and I have broken the review down into the following sections. - Product Overview. - Good Points. - Bad Points. - Overall Rating. PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Beginners Guide To Muscle Building contains 16 chapters and 110 pages. However, the information covered can be grouped into 4 main sections: - Introduction. - Exercise. - Diet. - Lifestyle - Action Plan … [Read more...]

20 Promising Xanthophyll Health Benefits

January 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A plate of salmon with green vegetables.

The xanthophylls are a group of phytonutrients (non-essential, plant based nutrients that have numerous health benefits in humans). There are 5 main xanthophylls: - Astaxanthin. - Canthaxanthin. - Cryptoxanthin. - Lutein. - Zeaxanthin. The xanthophylls can be sourced from fish, fruits, vegetables and certain peppers and spices. Whilst they are not classed as essential nutrients, studies have shown that they have a wide range of potential health benefits in humans. In this article I will be providing a full overview of these and listing 20 of the promising xanthophyll health … [Read more...]

10 Natural Foods That Fight Colds And Flu

December 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A woman with a cold blowing her nose.

As the year draws to a close you are probably winding down, enjoying the festivities and preparing for your New Year celebrations. Unfortunately, the end of the year also brings with it an increased risk of contracting the common cold and the flu. These viral infections can leave you feeling weak, tired and in the worst cases completely bed ridden. The good news is that you can protect yourself by supplying your body with the right foods. Making the correct dietary choices gives your body the fuel it needs to supercharge your immune system and fight these nasty infections. Today I will be … [Read more...]

12 Weightless Workouts You Can Try This Christmas

December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A woman stretching.

A few days ago I discussed 9 fun family exercise ideas you could try this Christmas. However, sometimes it is just too cold or too icy to go outside. In fact sometimes you just don’t fancy the cold and would prefer to stay inside. If that happens don’t worry – you can still fit in some exercise. Whilst a gym and open spaces certainly give you more options when it comes to exercise, they are not essential. Today I am going to be proving that point by listing 12 weightless workouts you can perform within the comfort of your own home. You don’t need any equipment for these workouts – … [Read more...]

The Free Fitness Tips Christmas Diet Checklist

December 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A fork next to a Christmas bauble on a plate.

Christmas is a time when your diet usually takes a back seat. Tasty treats are always on offer, alcohol is flowing constantly and you will probably eat more 3 course dinners this month than you will have done for the entire year. Whist it is almost inevitable that your diet will suffer over Christmas, if you follow a few simple steps you can make sure it does not completely fall apart. Today I am going to give you those steps with the Free Fitness Tips Christmas Diet Checklist. 1) CONSUME LOW CALORIE ALCOHOL Don’t get too excited when reading this. I’m not saying you need to make … [Read more...]

The Xanthophylls Explained

December 21, 2011 By 2 Comments
Some smoked salmon and cress on a slice of wholemeal bread.

WHAT ARE XANTHOPHYLLS? The xanthophylls are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have various health benefits in the human body) that can be found in a wide range of fruits and vegetables. They can also be sourced from certain types of seafood and certain spices. Whilst you can technically survive without these natural nutrients, they are all powerful antioxidants that keep your body’s cells safe from free radicals (harmful by-products that are released during oxygen based reactions) so should definitely be included as part of your diet. In this article I … [Read more...]

9 Fun Family Exercise Ideas You Can Try This Christmas

December 18, 2011 By 4 Comments
A family exercising in the winter weather.

As I have discussed in previous posts, fitting in exercise around Christmas is extremely difficult. The weather is cold and icy plus you have plenty of social commitments which take up the time that you would normally reserve for exercise. The good news is that you can still get some physical activity over the festive period if you are a little creative. 1 way to fit more exercise into your day is to look at your meetings with family as an opportunity to exercise. Don’t worry. You’re not going to be marching them down to the gym when all they want to do is have a relaxing afternoon. … [Read more...]

7 Benefits Of Jogging During The Festive Period

December 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A man catching his breath whilst jogging in the snow.

Your first thought when reading the title of this article was probably one of confusion. After all, the cold weather and the low daylight levels are not exactly what you would describe as ideal jogging conditions. However, if you look a little deeper jogging is actually one of the best exercises you can do over Christmas. In this article I will be explaining why by providing you with 7 benefits of jogging during the festive period: 1) IT CAN HELP YOU AVOID CHRISTMAS COLDS & THE FLU During the festive period you are much more susceptible to the common cold and the flu. Whilst there is … [Read more...]

10 Top Fitness Films You Can Watch This Christmas

December 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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In some of my previous Christmas articles I have provided advice on how you can maximise your Christmas fitness. However, Christmas is not just about keeping fit. It is also a time where you can relax, recharge after a long hard year and spend some quality time with family and friends. Films are a great way to do this and the good news is there are plenty of great sports and fitness films out there. So grab a beer, get yourself comfortable and take a look at my top 10 fitness films that you can watch this Christmas: 1) BLOODSPORT Storyline: There’s a secret underground fighting … [Read more...]

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