Archives for the ‘Fitness Tips’ Category

Body Magic sensation- Drop 2-3 dress sizes Instantly

By admin • Jun 6th, 2010 • Category: Fitness Tips, Nutrition and Healthy Eating Guides, Weight Loss Weekend, Weight Loss and Diet Tips

Visualise then actualise- Body Magic sensation
Power of positive visualisation, the ability to visualise an end result can be a powerful tool in the process of achieving any goal, not least the very common weight loss struggle.



The health benefits of cycling

By admin • Nov 23rd, 2009 • Category: Fitness Tips, Weight Loss and Diet Tips, Workplace Wellbeing

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 [...]



The benefits of a home gym

By admin • Nov 19th, 2009 • Category: Fitness Tips, Why Personal Training Works

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 can also be cost-effective. They don’t have to be huge – you could use part of a spare room or a garage, for example. And you don’t need to deck them out exactly like a gym. You can simply select your favourite machines such as a treadmill and an exercise bike, along with a few weights to get you started.



Fitness is key to reducing risk of diabetes type 2

By admin • Nov 9th, 2009 • Category: Fitness Tips, Nutrition and Healthy Eating Guides

There are an estimated 2.5 million people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes and approximately more than 500 000 people who have the condition and do not know about it (Diabetes UK, 2009). Diabetes is a condition where the cells in your body cannot absorb glucose anymore this leads to high glucose levels in the blood and consequently in the urine. Glucose is sugar and is used as fuel in cells hence without glucose cells cannot fulfil their tasks.



How the body works to keep you healthy

By admin • Nov 9th, 2009 • Category: Fitness Tips, Weight Loss and Diet Tips

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 your heartbeat and constricts your blood vessels thus making your blood flow faster. Your muscles are tensed, reflexes are sped up and digestion and elimination are slowed or halted completely. In essence, all of the primeval responses related to defending your life or running from danger are activated. Conversely, the parasympathetic branch is responsible for “rest and recovery” or relaxation responses.



Boost your metabolism

By admin • Nov 9th, 2009 • Category: Fitness Tips, Most Effective Ways to a Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition and Healthy Eating Guides

You’ve blamed your metabolism for your weight your whole life, right? Well, as you get older, your metabolism really does make it difficult to burn calories as efficiently as you did when you were younger.

Metabolism is the amount of calories you burn at rest, or the amount of energy your body uses to function. The average 30-year-old woman burns 1,150 to 1,250 calories daily, while the average 30-year-old man uses 1,600 calories. After age 30, your metabolism slows down. The drop is slight – only half a percent a year – but it adds up. Continue to eat the way you did in your 20’s, and you’ll be consuming more calories than your body can use. Those extra calories become fat.



Yoga Programme

By admin • Sep 14th, 2009 • Category: Fitness Tips, Weight Loss and Diet Tips

Learn about the various yoga pose that can help you get the best results. Follow the instructions and you will be able to start your healthy lifestyle with the various yoga exercises. One of the yoga techniques is called Tadasana ultimately helps you generate more energy and sharpens your mind.



Yoga Programme –No.1

By admin • Sep 14th, 2009 • Category: Fitness Tips, Weight Loss and Diet Tips

Learn about the various yoga poses that can help you get the best results. Follow the instructions and you will be able to start your healthy lifestyle with the various yoga exercises. One of the yoga techniques is called Tadasana ultimately helps you generate more energy and sharpens your mind. Learn about the various health benefits you can get from the various yoga techniques.



Basic Guide to Stretching

By admin • Sep 11th, 2009 • Category: Fitness Tips

Shoulder & Stomach Stretch
The fingers are linked together and the palms of the hands pushed up towards the ceiling. The stretch is felt under the shoulders and in the stomach muscles.

Shoulder & Trunk Stretch
The feet are placed shoulder width apart, and the right elbow is grasped with the left hand. The body is then leant towards the right until the stretch is felt in the left side.
The stretch is then repeated on the other side.



Components of exercise and personal training routines

By admin • Sep 11th, 2009 • Category: Fitness FAQ, Fitness Tips

Learn about the components of exercising and personal training routines like warm up, stretching and cool down.