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Fitness Myths Busted – Part 1
http://hkbookkeeping.com/tally-in-mobile-2/ Your Logo Facebook Twitter Google-plus Envelope 1. The more you sweat the more calories you burn False – sweat is just your body getting rid of heat! It is reacting to being too warm and trying to cool your muscles down by sweating, so make sure that you replace the water you’re losing to avoid dehydration! On average, a person has 2 million sweat glands but some will have up to 4 million. So don’t worry if the person next to you is sweating way more than you are, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re working harder, it could just be that they have more sweat glands! 2. Lifting weights makes you…
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7 TOP TIPS FOR STAYING ON TRACK DURING YOUR HOLIDAY
buy clomid legally online 1. Pack with a plan If you have what you need to workout you’re less likely to find an excuse not to! Bring good workout clothes, comfy trainers and any equipment you might need. This could be a skipping rope, TRX, exercise bands, a timer or just yourself! Plan ahead and you’ll be prepared and ready to go! 2. Drink lots (of water!) We’re constantly being told that drinking enough water is necessary to stay hydrated and keep our bodies functioning and this is even more important on holiday. Travelling, sun and alcohol will all work to dehydrate you so make sure you’re drinking at least two litres a day!…
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7 WAYS TO GET BACK INTO THE GYM/GET INTO THE GYM
http://blenheimuw.com/complaints?utm_source=first_directory 1.PAY FOR IT – seems obvious but if I’m making excuses to not go, one massive excuse TO go is that I’m paying money for it I could be spending on food, clothes, shoes, coffee, freddos… Yes, I could just workout at home or outside (which works well for some including my lovely flatmate who runs home every day, crazy!) but I personally know that, if it is raining or my favourite TV show is on, I will not feel like working out. But I know that I love the buzz of exercising and I love that feeling of being fit so I know that for me, it is worth it. 2. FIND A…
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FITNESS MYTHS BUSTED – PART 1
The more you sweat the more calories you’re burning. False – sweat is just your body getting rid of heat! It is reacting to being too warm and trying to cool your muscles down by sweating, so make sure that you replace the water you’re losing to avoid dehydration! On average, a person has 2 million sweat glands but some will have up to 4 million. So don’t worry if the person next to you is sweating way more than you are, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re working harder, it could just be that they have more sweat glands! Lifting weights makes you bulky. False – (unless that’s your aim and that’s…
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4 INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA MUFFINS
Peanut butter and banana is possibly two of the easiest things to bake with. These started as a complete experiment and a bit of a guessing game but they came out really well! With only 4 ingredients how could you go wrong!? Shopping List 2 large bananas1 cup peanut butter2 eggs1/2 tsp baking powder To top (optional)Greek YoghurtFlaked nuts of your choice Makes 10. Method 1. Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees2. Mash the bananas.3. Add bananas, peanut butter, eggs and baking powder to a bowl.4. Combine using a hand beater or blender.5. Put mixture into muffins cases in a muffin tin.6. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until a knife test comes…
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STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY – A BEGINNERS GUIDE
Stretching or Flexibility? Which is which? Are they the same? Lets get it cleared up that stretching and flexibility are definitely different things. Very basically, flexibility is your range of motion or how far you can stretch, reach or bend. Stretching refers to the things you do to increase your flexibility… simple. Disclaimer – improving your flexibility can take time and needs continual work – if you get to where you want to be don’t just stop or your muscles will tighten up again. Why Stretch? Personally, I think that everyone should work on stretching and flexibility regularly, whether you do lots of sports or not. The less you…
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5 ways to get the most out of your workout
Have a plan. Otherwise, you might just go to the gym, float around a bit, dabble on a few machines and then leave…sound familiar? It’s much easier to write yourself a plan that suits your goals, get into the gym and follow it through. That way, you’ll know exactly what you’ve done and feel like you’ve achieved a lot more. If you’re not sure what to put in your plan, a personal trainer will be able to write one to suit your goals. Recording your workout is also a great way to see your progress, whether it’s in weight lifted or distance covered! Warm up, cool down and stretch! This is…
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7 Tips for Lifting Weights
Have a plan. It’s so much easier to know what you’re doing before you try and do it! It’s way too easy to get into the gym, float around feeling slightly unmotivated, not get very much done, and then leave feeling like you’ve not achieved anything! Write yourself a plan that suits your goal, get into that gym and blast it out. You’ll have a great workout and know that you’ve done everything you meant to. Recording your workout is also a great way to track your progress. I love a list and my workout plan is essentially my gym list! Warm up, cool down and stretch out! This is so…
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Getting into (or back into) exercise
Today we’re going to talk top-tips for getting back into exercise, whatever your fitness background (or non-fitness background) and whatever your ability. Whatever your aims are – walking up there stairs without stopping, walking or running a 5k, 10k, marathon or just improving your health the best way to get there is to start NOW. 1.Plan your exercise – decide what exercise will suit you (always ask if you’re not sure), get out your diary out decide NOW when you are going to fit it in. Could you get up an hour earlier? Or even run to, from, or at work? If you’re massively struggling for time, could you even run…
