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New ways to burn fat and get fit seem to come round every year, and the latest “trend” is really no different from any of the others. The 12-3-30 Treadmill Workout has been talked about on social, with TikTokers and Instagrammers sharing their amazing results the world over. So, what is it, and does it work?
Is the 12-3-30 Treadmill Workout The Easiest Way To Lose Weight? Read MoreMMA is fast becoming the most popular competition martial art. As it takes the best parts from several styles, i.e. kicking, punching, grappling, throwing and submission wrestling, it is the …
MMA Workout To Build Strength and Endurance Read More
Popeye knew what was good for him. Do you? Greens are packed with goodness and provide a massive vitamin boost to your diet.
Five greens you must add to your diet Read More
How Much Cardio Is Enough for Weight Loss? As a general rule, you should aim to burn around 500 calories per session, which should take approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
What Is The Best Cardio Routine for Weight Loss? Read More
Like any successful project you need to be organized and prepared to ensure that the program succeeds and you fulfil your weight loss and fitness goals. So here we provide …
Our Top 30 Weight Loss Tips Read More
Flab blasting bells! Swinging a kettlebell will get you superfit and lean.
Kettlebell Workouts For Women Read More
We look at the best and most popular diet plans to aid your weight loss efforts. Learn about the 5:2 diet, 16 – 8 hour diet, Dukan diet, Paleo diet, Atkins, Alkaline diet, Low GI Diet, Cambridge diet and more!
Which Diet Plan Is Best? Read More
Exercising with kettlebells can be very intensive. Kettlebell workouts provide dynamic fat burning workouts that will help to build strong and athletic muscle. Ideal for women as they target the hips, thighs and butt. Progress from basic swings to power cleans and the Turkish Get Up for a fantastic workout experience.
Kettlebell Training for Fitness and Strength Read More
Bolt uses a combination of plyometric training and weight training to build functional strength. We share his power training sessions plus some insights in to his diet.
Usain Bolt’s Workouts and Diet Read More
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.
MetCon – The Way To Get Fitter Faster Read More
Losing weight is different for everyone. Some find it easy and some find it much harder but it can be hugely rewarding and satisfying when you start seeing the results of all your hard work. And we all enjoy different sports but with so many different sports available, what are the best ones out there for weight loss?
The Best Sports For Weight Loss – Get Fit and Have Fun! Read More
Developing lean muscles can be worthwhile in many aspects of your life, from having a toned body that increases your confidence, to a better calorie-burning metabolism throughout the day and improving your everyday function. Still, what is the best path to go about achieving a body sculpted with lean muscle?
The Best Method to Build Lean Muscle and Keep it Read More
Do you do long cardio sessions of running, swimming, cycling or rowing? Do you lift light weights many times or heavy weights few times? Which is best?
What is the Best Exercise to Help Lose Weight? Read More
Strength training is a vital part of any fitness or weight loss plan. A good weight training plan can help to tighten and tone the body, and you can even target those areas that are prone to suffer a little looser, wobbly fat.
The Best Strength Training Exercises For Women Read More
The Sun Salutation A is a vinyasa that combines a series of yoga postures performed in a single flow of movements in harmony with the breathing. The Sun Salutation B includes the warrior pose. The warrior pose is optional and you can choose to do the Sun Salutation without it if you prefer a shorter version.
The Sun Salutation Vinyasa Yoga Sequence (Surya Namaskar) Read More
Failure to lose weight is usually due to a combination of poor preparation. Get SMART.
You can’t fail with SMART weight loss plan Read More
A few years ago we covered a story about how one family followed a vegan diet with unfortunate consequences. To help rebalance this we felt it is time to write …
Why Vegan Athletes Keep Winning Read More
If you fail to consume enough protein at the right times throughout the day then you may make smaller strength and performance gains than expected.
Protein Timing For Maximum Muscle Growth And Repair Read More
Neymar keeps on top of his game with a gruelling training regime and a strong philosophy of food as fuel. Like most top-flight athletes, Neymar employs a personal trainer.
Neymar – Training Regime, Fitness, and Diet Read More
These four FITT rules should always be specified in a training program to avoid hitting a plateau, or over training, which are both detrimental to development.
FITT Principles for Fitness and Weight Loss: Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type Read More
A healthy diet that supports fat loss and improved fitness needs protein. But not all protein is healthy. Here we share the best protein sources for building muscle and losing weight.
The Best Protein Sources for Fitness and Bodybuilding Read More
“The number one thing that has helped Mo is not the 110-miles a week he puts in on the road, but the seven hours a fortnight he does in the gym.”
Mo Farah Training, Fitness and Diet Read More
The Glycemic Index was described by Dr. Atkins as “A Beautiful Tool“. It is used by diabetics to help manage blood sugar levels and is also a key reason why the …
A Beautiful Tool For Health and Fitness Read More
When you ask us how to lose weight, we always suggest that you work on getting fitter and stronger while eating a healthy diet. But, how can you ensure that you are getting fitter?
Fitness Tests – Bleep, Harvard and Step Read More
Losing your tummyand getting a slim and well defined abdomen is a long-term goal for most people, so persevere and not give up. You can do it, and we are here to help. Regular exercise and a healthy diet really is the key to getting your great body back.
Fitness And Weight Loss Advice For Women Read MoreWhat Are BCAAs – Branch Chain Amino Acids? You should be familiar with the main macro nutrients – carbohydrates, proteins and fats – and that carbohydrate and protein are both …
BCAA – Branch Chain Amino Acids – Fitness Nutrition Read MoreAre potatoes unhealthy? They are high GI and are often fried, which makes them unhealthy. However, if cooked in a healthy way potatoes are very healthy. Chris Voight decided to …
The Potato Diet – 20 Potatoes A Day For Health and Fitness Read MoreA few years ago (Feb 2007) there was an interesting documentary on the BBC about the growing popularity of bodybuilding amongst pensioners in the UK and USA. We were reminded …
Bodybuilding Pensioners – Senior Citizen Fitness and Strength Read More
Circuit training is one of the best ways to gain all round fitness and strength. Intensive circuit training can be done inside sports halls as well as in the park. Each exercise is performed at a station. There are usually no or few weights involved.
Old School Fitness and Strength Training Read MoreChinese kung-fu training is famous for the extreme measures students go to to develop and condition their bodies to help improve their art.
Jet Li and Jackie Chan Workout – Get Kung-fu Fighting for Fitness! Read More