Nowadays we have access to such a wide range of foods that overall people tend to eat fewer foods that are fermented. Fermented foods are those which have been pickled and similar to preserve them and with most households having a refrigerator and freezer there isn’t as much of a demand for this type of food anymore.
When it comes to putting together a training regime it is important to consider what your end goals are. If you are looking to lose weight, slim down and tone you’ll need one routine and if you are looking to bulk up and build muscle I’ll put together and support you with a different personalised training routine...
This topic is huge, so I will focus on the basics. Why do we have cravings in the first place and is it bad to have cravings? Is it related to habit we created ourselves and/or is it sugar we crave? Above all, sugar is at least 5 times more addictive than cocaine so am I addicted to sugar? Whatever the situation, there are a few things that you can do if you want to get over those cravings and put a stop to your possible addiction.
A BOSU - which stands for Bottom Side Up - trainer is a balance board that can be used with either side up. It looks like a half swiss ball with a flat platform. Both sides of it - the inflatable dome or the flat plastic surface - provide different challenges for your muscles. Whether you use the flat side of BOSU for squats, pushups, sit-ups and lunges or stand on the dome while using free weights for such exercises as arm curls, shoulder presses and dead-lifts, your muscles respond.
For too many years, people were told to stay away from all types of dietary fat, because it was believed that eating fat made you fat and sick. Thankfully in the last few years, this idea has been debunked and science has proven that eating healthy fats on a regular basis is essential to your health. The key is to make sure that you’re eating the right types of fat, and (surprisingly to some) coconut oil is one of the best sources of dietary fat.
There are many ways to get fit. Depending on your goal you can work out what types of workouts you need to do to reach your goal. Many of us have a goal that is not specific and does cover many aspects such as wanting to get lean and fit and also want to improve for example your half marathon time or improve your mountain biking, but at the same time you don’t have hours to spend running or mountain biking.
There are many reasons to make bodyweight workouts part of your fitness regime. Research suggests high-output, bodyweight-based exercises such as plyometrics yield awesome fitness gains in very short workout durations.
Is your tiredness affecting your workouts? Or are you having trouble motivating yourself due to lack of sleep? Often people make the excuse that they are too tired to workout. If fatigue or lack of energy is keeping you from your exercise routine try these 7 sleeping tips.
3 Different Types of Exercise Workouts to Build Good Muscle Tone: The Burpee, The Turkish Get Up, and Isometrics. Burpees are actually a combination of 3 movements - push up, squat and jump. For a great description visit the site Fitness and Power. I've added some tips to make them more challenging. If you want a six-pack try the Turkish Get Up and Isometrics as described below.
Did you know that 90% of new gym users quit before they have reached their goals? Here are some tips to stay on track and reach your targets: 1) If your time is limited, stick to short, sharp workouts of 20-30 minutes with little rest in between exercises. 2) Get a workout partner. Push and motivate each other! 3) Keep your exercises varied. Don't allow yourself to get bored! 4) Don't push yourself too hard to begin with. It's unlikely you will see a noticeable change in the first month, but don't let that put you off training - persevere and slowly increase intensity.
Are you looking for DIY ideas to do Boot Camp at Home?Whether you want to plan a fun, fitness activity for your kids or you are serious about a backyard boot camp, we’ve found some great ideas to help you! Gather a group of friends and plan a weekly workout with these fun, diy boot camp ideas. Get the kids healthy too. These make great summer or family outdoor recreation activities. They are so much fun, no one will realize they are working out!
10 Basic Tips for Marathon Race Day. The Marathon season is here. If you need tips to get you started, you’ve come to the right place. When is the London Marathon? The London Marathon is Sunday, April 13, 2014. Tips to Run your First Marathon 1) Stick to what you know...
Why is Circuit Fitness Training so physically beneficial?First, lets start out by literally defining circuit fitness training: “Circuit fitness training is a form of body conditioning or resistance training using high-intensity aerobics. It targets strength building and muscular endurance. An exercise ‘circuit’ is one completion of all prescribed exercises in the program. When one circuit is complete, one begins the first exercise again for the next circuit. Traditionally, the time between exercises in circuit training is short, often with rapid movement to the next exercise.” Sounds simple enough, right? It really is just that simple.
Don't Risk Injury when Training for Endurance. There are countless studies that show doing short intense circuit style workouts using full-body functional exercises is far more effective than doing long duration cardiovascular activity. What can you do to keep the injuries and burnout at bay?
There is something challenging about doing endurance activities that many people are attracted to.
Get a Good Night's Sleep to Increase Fat Burning. Did you know... Sleeping well can increase fat burning. Here are some tips for a good night's sleep! 1. Make sure that you’re getting enough magnesium in your diet. Taking 300 - 600 mg of magnesium supplement can really help...
Burn off Stubborn Belly Fat with these 5 Steps: Belly Fat is the biggest problem area for about 90% of people trying to lose fat, as its typically the last place it burns off… Not what you want to hear and it is even more frustrating, if you exercise regularly and eat a pretty healthy diet. So what can you do?
If you were to run a survey which asks people which part of them they would most like to see toned or reduce the chances are the majority would point to their stomach. Men and women alike are looking for a more defined abs look and to reduce or eliminate that belly fat.
Nutritionists, health and fitness experts and many more interested parties have long-since debated whether cutting down or eliminating meat from our diets is the best choice for our short and long term health. As it turns out there are pros and cons to both plant-based diets and meat ones. One of the main problems with the modern diet is the reliance on too many refined carbs, processed foods, artificial ingredients and a lack of adequate fruit and vegetable portions.
With the expansion of the digital age many of us, whether we are at work or at home tend to spend a significant amount of time sitting down at our desk or with our gadgets. While this is a score for the world of technology medical professionals are now uncovering links between extended periods of sitting down and health concerns. Is Sitting Depressing Us? It might sound far fetched however a report published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine recently showed how studies confirmed that those who didn't undertake any exercise and spent more time sitting were much more likely to suffer with depression.
Everyone is unique, everyone is different but potentially the fitter you are the more recovery time you may need. You are able to complete more intense exercise in less time than people who are not so fit. You will have more lean muscle mass than not so fit people so when the muscles tear and break down after exercise the more lean muscle tissue there is to repair by the body.