There are many approaches to exercising for weight-loss, but one that’s growing in popularity is high intensity interval training (HIIT). It’s received a boost this month with research, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, which suggests that HIIT may be 28.5% more effective than alternative approaches. What Is HIIT? HIIT is an approach [...]
So we’ve all overindulged at Christmas, and we’ve all promised ourselves a “new year, new me”. Hopefully that’s going well, but we all know the real challenge isn’t making resolutions — it’s sticking to them long term. Nothing can replace a well-planned exercise and diet regime, but small lifestyle changes can support it. Here are [...]
It’s not easy to stay fit over the festive season. What with the parties and dinners in the run-up, the overindulgence and TV marathons at Christmas itself, celebrating New Year — the temptation is to throw fitness to the wind and start again in January. It doesn’t have to be a choice between celebrating and [...]
The majority of people go to the gym in order to achieve physical goals. Common aims are losing weight, building muscle, or strengthening the heart and lungs. All of these are fantastic reasons for staying active! Exercise is also one of the most effective ways to improve your mental health, in a number of ways! [...]
This is one of the most commonly asked questions in relation to fitness. Is a short 15-minute session on the way to work enough to produce great results? Or do you need a long, hard, 2-hour session working every muscle to the extreme? The answer to both of these, is most simply, no. Before we [...]
Regular exercise planned by an expert is central to improving your fitness levels, whether your primary aim is to build muscles, lose weight or both. However, it won’t produce the results you’re looking for in isolation. In particular, both your diet and lifestyle need to be in sync with your exercise regime. What to [...]
Most of us know that regular exercise is vital for our health. We live a more sedentary lifestyle today than at any time in history, and without making a special effort we risk obesity, heart disease and diabetes. As it is, 30% of children are considered overweight or obese. Even many who do decide to [...]