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Alcohol And Fitness – Can The 2 Go Hand In Hand?

November 30, 2011 By 2 Comments
A black baseball glove on top of a pint of beer with a white baseball to the right.

Over the last couple of years I have wrote quite a few alcohol themed articles during the festive period. After looking back at a few of these articles I realised that they could be quite misleading to new readers. After all this is a fitness site but in these articles I appear to be promoting the consumption of alcohol. Today I want to set the record straight and give you my take on alcohol and whether I believe you can still drink alcohol and live a healthy lifestyle. ALCOHOL IS NOT HEALTHY I want to begin by saying alcohol is not healthy. It has been suggested that alcohol can protect … [Read more...]

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16 Potential Carotenes Health Benefits

November 24, 2011 By 2 Comments
A sliced grapefruit and orange.

The carotenes are a group of phytonutrients (non-essential, plant based nutrients that have a number of health benefits in humans). There are 3 main carotenes which are: - Beta Carotene. - Lycopene. - Phytofluene. The carotenes are mainly found in orange and red fruits and vegetables. Carrots, grapefruits, oranges and tomatoes are some of the best sources. Although these plant based nutrients are not believed to be essential in humans, studies have shown that they have a number of promising health benefits. In this article I will be taking a deeper look at these and providing you with 16 … [Read more...]

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3 Low Calorie Beers You Can Try This Christmas And New Year

November 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A mug of beer in front of an open fire.

Beer is probably the last thing you would expect to be promoted on a fitness website. It is high in calories, low in nutritional value and does very little for your health. However, that does not change the fact that a lot of people (myself included) enjoy drinking beer. This is especially true over Christmas. Unfortunately, all this extra beer can quickly lead to festive weight gain. Most cans of premium lager contain over 200 calories which means that just 5 cans can take you over the 1,000 calorie mark. When you combine this with all the treats and 3 course Christmas dinners that are on … [Read more...]

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The Carotenes Explained

November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A selection of fresh vegetables.

The carotenes are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits in the human body but are not classed as essential nutrients) that are mainly found in orange and red fruits and vegetables such as carrots, grapefruits and tomatoes. Although they are not believed to be essential for human survival, they are all potent antioxidants that can keep your body’s cells safe from free radicals (harmful by-products that get released into your body’s cells during oxygen related reactions). Additionally, many of the carotenes are converted into vitamin … [Read more...]

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10 Low Calorie Cocktails You Can Enjoy This Christmas And New Year

November 14, 2011 By 2 Comments
A cocktail drink with a Christmas decoration.

Alcohol is definitely not a healthy choice. It contains 7 calories per gram and has no nutritional value. However, most people (even those who try and lead a healthy lifestyle) do consume alcohol and their intake often increases over Christmas. Therefore, an effective strategy over the festive period is to look for alcoholic drinks that are low in calories. Straight spirits are the absolute lowest calorie alcoholic drinks available. They contain no sugars, no carbohydrates and no fats. All their calories come from alcohol. However, unless you are a hardened drinker you probably do not want … [Read more...]

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10 Cool Christmas Presents With A Fitness Theme 2011

November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Fitness themed Christmas gifts are a great way to share your interest with friends and family. Whether you are looking for a stocking filler or a more substantial gift, there are a wide range of cool Christmas presents with a fitness theme available. Today I am going to help you find the perfect Christmas present with 10 of the hottest fitness gifts for 2011. 1) ADICTABALL The Adictaball is a perfect fitness themed Christmas present for a friend or family member who refuses to do any physical activity. It will not improve their physical fitness but it will make sure they are at least … [Read more...]

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The Free Fitness Tips Christmas Survival Guide 2011

November 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Silver figures in Christmas hats running on treadmills.

It might seem a little early to start posting about Christmas but it is actually only 7 weeks away. Over the next 7 weeks I am going to be posting plenty of useful tips to help you avoid the Christmas bulge and maintain some level of fitness over the festive period. However, today I am going to get you prepared for the coming weeks with the Free Fitness Tips Christmas Survival Guide 2011. This comprehensive guide gives you all the information you need to survive the holiday season with your fitness intact. Whether you are trying to fit in some exercise, looking for the perfect gift for a … [Read more...]

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Jogging Music – My Top 5 Best Songs To Run To

November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A woman outside after a run enjoying her music.

“To a runner, a side stich is like a car alarm. It signifies something is wrong, but you ignore it until it goes away.” Recently I have been looking back at some of my most popular posts and found that there was a lot of interest in this post on jogging. After reading through my previous jogging articles I realised that I’ve really not done a lot of outdoor jogging this year. I have been focussing quite a lot on gym work and not getting outside to jog even though we have been having some gorgeous weather here in the UK. Looking back I feel quite disappointed in myself because … [Read more...]

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12 Powerful Cancer Fighting Foods And Drinks

October 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A bowl of blueberries next to a half orange, a whole orange and a pile of green tea.

Cancer fighting foods and drinks are 1 of the most powerful tools you can use to prevent this chronic disease.  As of 2007, cancer was responsible for approximately 13% of all human deaths worldwide.  However, experts believe that around a third of cancers are linked to diet. That means by consuming the right cancer fighting foods and drinks you can seriously slash your cancer risk. In this article I am going to help make incorporating cancer fighting foods and drinks into your diet a whole lot easier by providing you with... 12 Powerful Cancer Fighting Foods And Drinks Each of these 12 … [Read more...]

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36 Impressive Phenolic Compound Health Benefits

October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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The phenolic compounds are a large group of phytonutrients (non-essential, plant based nutrients that have a number of health benefits in humans). They can be broken down into the following 8 sub-groups: - Flavonoids. - Hydroxycinnamic Acids. - Monophenols. - Lignans. - Phenolic Acids. - Punicalagins. - Stilbenoids. - Tyrosol Esters. The phenolic compounds can be sourced from a wide range of fruits, herbs, nuts, vegetables, teas and wines. Whilst you do not technically need these natural nutrients to survive, failing to consume them means you will miss out on some significant health … [Read more...]

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