This New Year has seen the pledges “lose weight” and “get fit” top the list of resolutions made by us Britons, according to research carried out by the charity Drinkaware.

Between us, we want to lose a hefty 23 million stone in 2010 as well as make changes to our diet and exercise regime in order to be healthier and fitter.

Nearly half (47 per cent) of those surveyed highlighted that losing weight was their key resolution for 2010 with one in five aiming to lose more than two stone during the year. Considering an average target weight loss of 15.11Ibs per person, the whopping 23 million stone is the equivalent to 27 million 15Ib Christmas turkeys.

Thank you for finding personal trainer Jon Weale for me. I have achieved my goal of running the half marathon in under 2 hours.

Every day we devote about one third of our time on sleep and many of us understand sleep mainly as a time of doing nothing, kind of like being switched off. However while we are asleep our brain is working hard to build new pathways which are vital for learning, memory and new ideas. Furthermore [...]

Cycling can be enjoyed by most people, regardless of age or fitness level. It is a low-impact exercise and one of the safest ways to workout with limited risk of over-exertion or muscle and joint strain. You can cycle at a pace that suits you and go as far as you like – to [...]

A home gym can be a great solution for your fitness training routine. If you have the space for a few pieces of equipment, a home gym offers you the freedom to exercise when you want without the hassle of having to venture out of the house.
The really good news is home gyms [...]

The 'fight or flight' mentality created by stress can be a good thing, forcing you to take action and propelling you ever forward. However, like many things in life, too much stress can be bad for the mind and the body. If you feel stressed long-term, it can cause anxiety or depression: the two most [...]

Parks are one of the best places for exercise. You have the space, fresh air and zero cost all waiting for you to make the most of – and most probably, there is a park just round the corner from your house or office.
You can exercise in the park all year round, weather permitting. [...]

Your autonomic nervous system-the part of your nervous system responsible for involuntary/vital functions such as the beating of your heart, digestion, elimination and so on- is divided into two branches: The sympathetic and the parasympathetic branches. The sympathetic branch is responsible for "fight or flight" or exerting responses.
Activation of the sympathetic nervous system increases [...]

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TADASANA
Mountain pose. Tada=mountain, Sana=upright, still. Feet together, heels and big toes touching. Stretch toes apart. Tighten knees, pull knee caps up, stomach in, chest forward, spine strechted up and nech straight. Distribute your weight evenly through your feet, arms by sides fingers pointing to the floor. PURPOSE: When we stand incorrectly with our [...]