Building muscle takes more than simply lifting weights. Although weightlifting is part of the critical foundation for building muscle, it’s only one part of the equation. Let me explain… Continue reading
Meal replacements for weight loss. Are they safe and do they work?
Meal replacements are often frowned on by doctors and dieticians because they are thought of as nutritionally unbalanced. People often regard them as a last resort when trying to lose weight.
They’ve been commercially available for many years but as food technology and research have moved on, they’re becoming more favoured by those in the know.
Posted in Body fat & weight loss general, Diet & weightloss
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High Intensity Training. Does it deliver?
High Intensity Training, or HIT, seems to be the latest trend in fitness training, promising big results in a fraction of the time of conventional training routines. So what is it all about, does it work and is it for you? Here we’re going to look at the science behind the claims. Continue reading
Posted in Exercise ideas, Fitness bikes, Rowing machines, Running, Treadmills
Tagged do I need a heart rate monitor for intense training, do I need a heart rate monitor for tabata training, high intense training, high intensity interval training, high intensity workouts, how to do intense training, how to get fitter faster, interval training, tabata training
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How to Buy the Best Running Shoes That Prevent Injury.
If you take part in any sport, the right shoe is the bedrock of good performance and staying injury free. It will let you practise confidently, support you and cushion the joints.
To make sure you have a good fitting and comfortable shoe, know what you should be looking for and work with a trained sports shoe fitter to get the best results.
In this article we’re going to look at the top 12 tips to think about when you’re looking for a running shoe.
Posted in Running, Shoes for fitness
Tagged best running shoes, buy running shoe tips, buy running shoes, how to buy running shoes, running shoe advice, running shoe help, running shoe tips
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Power Plates – Are They Worth It?
Power Plates popped up into the fitness market a few years ago. Costing from £2000 to a staggering £10,000 (roughly $4000-$20,000) they’re a serious piece of kit. So what’s all the hype about and what do they do?
In this article we’re going to look at the claims they make and some of the reviews customers are posting.
Posted in The home gym
Tagged buy power plate, buy powerplate, power plate info, power plates, powerplate reviews, should i buy a power plate
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Carpel Tunnel Syndrome – What is it? What do I do About it?
Carpel tunnel syndrome is a common problem of the hand and wrist. It happens when the nerves that run through narrow channels in the underside of the wrist get compressed. This causes pain, tingling, burning and numbness in the hand, wrist and arm.
Here we’re going to look at what causes it, how it’s treated and what you can do to prevent it.
Posted in General health
Tagged carpel tunnel symptoms, carpel tunnel syndrome, carpel tunnel treatment, what is carpel tunnel syndrome
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Do I Really Need a Sports Bra?
Ladies, before you read any further, just look down at your Girls and say “hi”! Whether you describe them as “firm and 
fruity”, “spaniels’ ears” or “puppy dogs’ noses” they need your support – there are few things more disheartening than seeing a woman playing sport or out jogging, with her best assets bouncing like rubber balls.
Here we’re going to look at why we need sports bras – so the answer to the question above is “yes you do” – how to get one that fits well and is comfortable and how to care for it.
All About Shin Splints.
What are shin splints?
If you’re a keen runner or keen sports person and you have pain over the front of your lower legs when you exercise, you may have shin splints. The picture demonstrates the site of the pain.
Posted in Running
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Better Breathing for People with Breathing Problems.
If you have a breathing condition such as asthma, COPD, heart problems or cystic fibrosis (CF) then you know how difficult some days can be. When you’re struggling to do what everyone else takes for granted the days and nights can seem very long and the jobs we have to get on with can seem much harder.
Following a healthy lifestyle, taking meds regularly and having a good technique with inhalers are the cornerstones of good self management for a breathing condition. But one of the most overlooked aspects of respiratory problems is the breathing itself.
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Could POWERbreathe Help You to Better Sports Performance and Health?
What is POWERbreathe?
POWERbreathe is designed to reduce breathlessness, improve fitness and maximise sports performance – all in less than 5 minutes a day. It boasts giving less breathlessness in 3 weeks and better stamina in 4 weeks.
It is a handheld breathing muscle trainer. The manufacturers say that it works for everyone no matter how fit or unfit you are and even Olympic athletes use it.
The POWERbreathe device is a valve system giving a calibrated load to breathe against. Breathing in (inhaling) against the load/resistance forces the valve to open and this exercises the breathing muscles. The calibration allows you to increase or decrease the resistance making it harder or easier.
The mouthpiece is latex-free.
Posted in Exercise ideas, Running, The home gym
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