When the weather is blistering cold outside, the last thing anyone wants to do is go for a run! However, this does not mean that you have an excuse to abort your workout routine. It is just as important to stay fit during the Winter months as it is during the Summer months. Luckily, this has been made a lot easier with the home gym equipment that is available today. With that being said, read on to discover more...
Winter is the old enemy of many people trying to keep up with their fitness routines, but it doesn’t have to be. While the days may be getting shorter and colder, you still have the time you need to invest in your fitness. You just need to take a new approach to it, so here are some tips on how to stay fit during winter. Embrace winter, but be safe Don’t miss the forest for the trees, or the beauty of...
Want to hit the gym but you simply don’t have the time or access? Or maybe you’ve learned that that working out in the comfort of your own home can be more cost-efficient in the long-term than keeping up with your gym membership. Whatever the reason, here are a few home gym routines you can implement to build muscle and lose weight. Get the basics right There are plenty of exercises you can do without having to invest in equipment. If...
Working out at work? To many people, that might sound like a case of giving yourself double the trouble, but the benefits have been clear for quite some time now. Working out in the office has been shown to give you more energy and more motivation to get through the day, not less. Making your way to work Start by looking at your commute. If you live reasonably close to your workplace to the point that you would be able to...
We are constantly reminded of how important it is to stay in shape. Wherever you go, you're taught about good fitness and good food, and every social media platform online is filled to the brim with those in search of body positivity and happiness. The problem is that, as with anything, keeping fit can be expensive - and not all of us have that cash to hand! Every January, we have the sportswear out on the shelves, the new sneakers...
If you've ever whipped up a thick, fresh smoothie for breakfast or a post-workout snack, then you're probably already in the know about ingredients used, from fruit and oats to dairy products and honey - something to make it sweet. The thing is, most of these ingredients have an excessive amount of sugar and fat, but this doesn't mean that smoothies cannot be good for you and with the perfect macronutrient breakdown. The Great Smoothie Makeover While it's nice to whip...
As much as children are wonderful creatures who help to give our lives a deeper meaning, all parents are somewhat stuck for their own time. Children are a blessing, and when they are young, they require all of our attention. Trying to coordinate spending time on ourselves with spending time with our children is often difficult when you throw in the time you have to spend time focusing on other things like work, family, doing household chores and the...
The holidays are a time when even the most ardent fitness enthusiasts can let their guard down. Christmas cake, alcohol, lollies and mountains of meat can all find their way into your diet, potentially compromising your progress. Not good. In this article, we’re going to look at some of the ways that you can stay fit during the holidays. Take a look at these ideas. Control Portion Sizes Often, it’s not what you’re eating that’s the problem, it’s how much. People tend to...
People go to the gym to lose weight, improve their fitness and generally aim to be leaner, sexier and stronger human beings. There is a lot of information out there on what works for fitness, and the results are very individual depending on how your body burns your food. Being healthy is the overall go when you head to a workout, but you have to pair this with the right foods to ensure that you get the results that...
Building a home gym is a dream shared by millions, and could be the key to finally regaining control of your physical fitness levels. Let’s face it; despite the initial outlay of a home gym fitout, you’ll probably save money in the long run too! Whether it’s just for you or to be used by your entire family, the home workout space can transform your world for the better. The biggest hurdle you may face, however, revolves around space. Converting...
