Fitness

If you’re a runner, you understand the importance of good hydration, particularly if you run outdoors in warm weather. Warm temperatures combined with high humidity can cause rapid overheating unless you regularly replace fluids lost through sweating. When it comes to drink options for re-hydration, the modern runner has a bewildering array of choices ranging from sports drinks to high …

Lack of physical activity at work could be more harmful than you think. A new study shows that even if you exercise at the gym before heading off to the office, you’re still at higher risk for health problems if you do too much sitting during the day. According to this study, sitting too long in front of a computer …

If you want to burn calories and strengthen your heart muscle but don’t want to deal with the joint wear and tear that can come from fitness exercises that require jumping, a low impact cardiovascular fitness routine may be just what the doctor ordered. Not only is low impact exercise gentler on the joints if you suffer from problems such …

Do you want to get fit but don’t have the time to go to the gym? The majority of people are leading very busy live these days which leaves little time for leisurely workouts at the gym. Good news! There are ways you can get fit without joining a gym or doing long, complicated workouts. Why not try introducing micro …

Think you need a gym and a lot of time to burn major fat and calories? Not true. There are exercises you can do at home that require no equipment – just a little motivation and a burning desire to get strong and lean. Next time you’re short on time and can’t get to the gym, try these very effective …

If you’ve ever been inside a gym for any significant length of time, you’ve probably heard the phrase “You’ve got to eat right to build muscle” or something to that effect. Chances are, you might have heard it on your very first day as your trainer showed you the ropes of training. So, in theory, the formula is simple – …

Think you have to go to the gym to get your heart rate up and burn some fat? Not so. When you can’t get to the gym, you can still get a cardiovascular workout at home with almost no equipment. When you do a cardio workout at home or at the gym, intensity is more important than how long you …

It can seem difficult to keep fit when you work from home. After all, you do not need to go anywhere during working hours and will not benefit from exercise you would have gained had you needed to travel. At the same time, your environment is likely to be comfortable and cozy, and this will not encourage you to make …

There could be many reasons why you may have chosen to take up bodybuilding apart from the obvious one, which is to pack on serious muscle mass – maybe you just want to tone up and lose weight, maybe you want to give yourself more ‘presence’ when playing another sport, such as football or hockey. Perhaps you are over 40 …

Mountain biking is a great sport with a variety of benefits; however the type of bike and components that you own can make all the difference in the world. If you are a casual biker who likes to do errands, ride around leisurely or just to perhaps get some exercise with friends then opting for high technologycomponents would not necessarily be in your …