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Jeans Downsizing: Easy and in a Jiffy

January 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A woman lifting weights in front of the TV.

Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Aishwarya Vohra who writes for Escentual.com. ----- Short, intense exercise sessions are a great way to burn a few extra calories each day. Whilst you still need to follow a solid exercise plan, an extra 10 minutes each day can help boost your metabolism and gain a little extra tone. So, if you're raring to slip into those skinny jeans in no time, sneak a few minutes during those commercial breaks in your favorite TV programs. Now, who said you can't get slimmer watching TV? Just follow these easy exercises to reap the benefits of … [Read more...]

2 Steps For Starting A Running Program For Overweight People

January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
An overweight woman tired from jogging and leaning against a tree.

Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from avid runner David Dack who owns Runners Blueprint. ----- Are you overweight and looking for a way to lose those extra pounds for good? You’ve come to the right place. Being overweight can take its toll on your health and life quality. Fat is not a well liked buddy. Therefore, getting rid of it is mandatory. Starting a running program can help you lose those extra pounds and keep them off for life. Unfortunately, if you are overweight, running can lead to a myriad of injuries due to the high impact. Therefore, you need to make sure … [Read more...]

Fun Ways To Work Out

October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A pile of weight lifting plates.

Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Brandon Serna who writes for Hydroworx. ----- For someone hoping to freshen up their workout routine, seeing the same treadmills, weight lifting equipment and classes at the gym won’t do much for rejuvenating good feelings about exercise. It never hurts to mix up an exercise plan now and then. Here are some fun alternative ways to liven up your workouts. 1) Grab a Buddy If you’re a loner when it comes to exercise, take some time to do it with a friend or partner. Working out with someone not only provides an accountability … [Read more...]

Fitness For Free

August 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
An apple and a tape measure next to a workout tracker sheet.

Hello everyone.  Today's guest post comes from Nicola Tordoff-Sohne, a London based personal trainer and health and fitness writer who publishes her work at The Daily Calorie. ----- The health and fitness industry is big business. Gym memberships, exercise classes, personal training, home fitness equipment, online subscriptions, DVD’s, not to mention the vast array of sports wear and training gadgets to record every beat, step and calorie. Everywhere you turn there are potential opportunities to spend money on getting fit. Some of it is worth it, some of it isn’t. Being a … [Read more...]

The Top 4 Rules of Gym Etiquette

July 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A sweaty girl standing on an elliptical machine with a towel.

Hello everyone.  Today’s guest post comes from Leslie Johnson, who writes about health, green living and parenting related articles at master in health administration. ----- It's the summer and those that didn't get a head start on their sculpted bodies in the spring will start to do so now—or will at least attempt to dive into a new workout regime in the fall. But just because the gym/fitness club is a place where it's OK to sweat, stink, and grunt and or wear skimpy workout clothing doesn't mean that there aren't certain rules that you must follow. With that said, to learn the … [Read more...]

How To Find The Right Personal Trainer

June 24, 2011 By 2 Comments
A male personal trainer spotting a female whilst performing dumbbell chest presses.

  Hello everyone.  Today’s guest post comes from Scott Grey who provides health and fitness tips for beginners at Fitness Tips 101. ----- Some individuals need the help, education, and motivation that a personal trainer can provide. If you know that you operate better with the guidance of an expert to encourage you, you should consider enlisting the assistance of a personal trainer. There are a growing number of trainers certified by one organization or another. How do you know who will work best with you? Keep these factors in mind when searching for your personal … [Read more...]

Balance and Mobility at ANY Age

June 16, 2011 By 4 Comments
A woman practising yoga in a field.

Hello everyone.  Today’s guest post comes from Scott Cole - America's Premier Wellness Expert. ----- We often associate ageing with lack of movement, debilitation, and planned body obsolescence.  Don’t buy into it.  In my 25 years of working with ageing populations, I know that progress can be made at any age, and the mind working WITH the body has EVERYTHING to do with it. I always lovingly “threaten” my classes and clients that I am going to wear a t-shirt that says: “BREATHE and BEND YOUR KNEES.”  It’s true.  Lack of breathing blocks your “Chi” (energy) from … [Read more...]

Proper Recovery After A Difficult Workout

June 1, 2011 By 4 Comments
A dumbbell, tape measure, apple, orange and bottle of water.

Hello everyone.  Today’s article is a guest post from Bob Mauer who shares his thoughts on health and fitness at his personal blog; http://acehealth.org ----- After a vigorous workout, all you want to do is relax and forget about exercise for the rest of the day. Unfortunately, it is this kind of thinking that causes pain and soreness for a day or more after the initial workout. Since soreness can prevent you from keeping a steady exercise program, it’s critical that you learn exactly what causes muscle pain and what you can do to prevent it. In order to successfully continue a … [Read more...]

7 Tips For Good Home Fitness Training

April 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A man and a woman training in the gym.

Hello everyone.  Today’s guest post comes from the health enthusiast and martial artist Rahim Samuel aka The Homebody.  He runs the highly informative website Homefitness 360 which is a valuable resource for people who want to learn more about training in their own home. ----- Nowadays, with the economy being in the condition that it's in, people have cut back on the gym memberships and taken their fitness routines right into the confines of their homes. Unfortunately, not everybody has access or the resources to a state of the art gym.  If that is not an option for you, do not … [Read more...]

Make Exercise Fun and Eliminate Stress

July 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A woman on a pink exercise ball in an empty field.

Hello everyone.  Today's article is a guest post from Jim Rollince.  Jim currently oversees all creative writing at http://www.gymsource.com/ and is an expert in home gym equipment. ----- For years now it's been the same routine- get up; go to work; drive straight to the gym and follow simple, mundane weight lifting instructions on a notepad. This was up until about a year ago, when I discovered that this habitual practice was demoralizing and ultimately making me miserable. Sure, life can be routine, but it's in that routine that we can exercise our creativity to conjure up new ways … [Read more...]

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