Keeping fit always seems easier in the summer. We walk more when the sun is shining and being outdoors is pleasant. We’re keen to cool down with a swim in the pool, and we’re eager to look our best in skimpy outfits and swimwear. Most of us also eat better when it’s hot, craving salads and light meals, and staying away from stodgy puddings and big comforting casseroles. Even without trying, we seem to tone up, and it’s much easier to be motivated to exercise, when the weather is nice, our mood is good, and we’re feeling positive about life. … Read More »

Perhaps you’ve just started on a low-carb diet and have seen major weight loss, only to have it slow down and eventually start picking back up. Maybe you’ve been training hard for a sport and have recently hit a plateau with almost zero progress made in the past few weeks. Whatever the case may be, it’s never a good feeling to hit a limit and you might be wondering if it’s even possible to overcome it. … Read More »

Falling into a rut can be quite challenging. You lose motivation, and you start to wonder why it is that you keep trying to make this incredible progress when you aren’t getting anywhere. No one likes to be in a rut, but they do happen from time to time. However, there are things that you can do to challenge yourself, in such a way that inspires you to keep going but doesn’t necessarily burn you out either. Here’s a couple of tricks and tips for doing just that. … Read More »

There is no better way to improve your own physical and mental performance than to start strength training. This does not mean that you will look muscular like a man, as in the female body testosterone is not produced, which stimulates muscle growth. But if you are still skeptical about this type of training, there are several reasons that will make you change your mind and in this article we'll take a look at 10 of them. … Read More »

The modern world has brought with it plenty of conveniences to make our lives comfortable and easy. But along with that, it has also made us more prone to diseases and ailments, thanks to sedentary lifestyle, bad eating habits, lack of exercise and more. Over the passage of time, things start to complicate and the lack of focus towards health and well-being soon starts to show its effect in numerous forms, the most common being pain. In this article we look at some simple yoga poses that will help you work out your stress and pain. … Read More »

The introduction of technology in the fitness industry has allowed ease and better facilities in the fitness realm. Introduction of machines such as treadmills, ellipticals, and even fitness apps have changed the game of the fitness industry. One of such leading innovations in this industry has been the fitness tracker, but how effective are they really? … Read More »

Pilates is all the rage among hippies and the middle-class fitness freaks and how right are they! The exercise is pretty special and has a range of benefits beyond the usually quoted core strength. Some of the other benefits are as follows. … Read More »

For busy moms, women who are always at work, or what seems to be pretty much all women, life doesn’t always leave a lot of time for fitness and exercise. But studies have shown that you can get maximum results with minimal investment with a few select exercises, meaning you don’t need an hour at the gym each day to get results. … Read More »

Yoga is a type of physical, mental and spiritual practice of exercise that has been popular in India for thousands of years. There are a lot of benefits by practicing yoga regularly as it improves the overall mental and physical health of people. Yoga has now become popular all over the world. Most major cities […] … Read More »

We all know that we're supposed to exercise but, if you're like the majority of us then you'll know that sometimes it can be a bit of a chore and we just don't feel like it. Well, perhaps you're looking at it all wrong and you're doing more exercise than you realise! In this article Dai Manuel looks at some forms of exercise you might not think of, and may even be doing already! … Read More »