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One of the most common questions asked is whether you should do your cardio workout or weight training workout first. If your goals are to lose fat, get fitter and build muscle then you do need to combine both cardio…
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This image links to the pages which explains some of the most important exercises for toning and building muscle.
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Jogging is an easy way to get fit and lose weight. You only need a pair or running shoes and some lose fit clothing.
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This 20 minute home workout is a great introductory circuit. It works the whole body and provides a good balance of cardiovascular exercise and resistance training.
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Bruce Lee gave so much advice in his relatively short time as a martial artist and fitness instructor. Fortunately he left many notes and journals from which we can learn much.
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If you can only use one piece of cardio equipment, which should it be – cross trainer, bike, treadmill or rower?
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As far as healthy outdoor pursuits go, cycling is one of the healthiest and most social pastimes that you can enjoy. Cycling has many benefits over other forms of exercise, for example, once you have purchased your bike there are…
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If you want maximum results in a short time you have to be prepared to work hard and make sacrifices. This plan restricts calories while providing essential protein for muscle growth and sets an intensive workout plan to maximize fat burning. Do not expect an easy ride as there really is no such thing as quick and easy weight loss. You will sweat and you will be hungry – but you WILL BURN FAT!
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Circuit training is one of the best home fitness routines that you can do to get fast results at little cost. The exercises can all be done with no equipment. Some exercises need a partner, but this routine has 12 exercises that you can do at home, in the park or at the gym. Old school and very effective.
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Atrial Fibrillation (shortened to A-Fib or AF) is a common disorder of the heart which causes the upper chambers of the heart, the atria, to beat in a rapid and irregular way. The result is that the ventricle is often…
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OK, many people fear those intensive workouts. Why? Because they feel that only elite athletes should be doing them. But anybody can exercise, the only thing that really stops you is a lack of motivation and willpower. To get fit…
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Every year the fitness industry changes. New products and ideas lead to new ways for people to get fit. Often the new ways are no better than the old ways, but people do like change. Dr. Walter Thompson from the Department…
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Whether you are trying to get fit, lose weight, or both, there are now many tools to help you. Here we share some useful web-based tools that help you to plan walking, running or cycling routes. They are all free to use, and all have some special benefits and features. If there is one tool that does it all, then tell us and we shall feature this also.
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I recently discovered a CrossFit club in my hometown and immediately signed up. I did a taster session on a Saturday morning and then started a series of eight 90 minute induction classes. How many gyms offer 12 hours of…
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Metabolic Conditioning (often shortened to MetCon) is actually very simple. It refers to physical exercise that increases your body’s ability to transport oxygen from the lungs to your cells and then use this to generate the energy needed to move your muscles.
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We have already discussed how running is great for general health and fitness so now we shall look at some ways to start to improve your running. Improving your running requires more than just simply putting extra miles in. If…
