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23 Nov 2009 by Danielle Collins
How to look slimmer in minutes Wouldn’t it be great if we could have that extra bit of help to look and feel the way we really want to? We all know that a healthy diet, exercise and feeling positive are the ways to achieving the body we dream of. However, wouldn’t it be nice to have that extra bit of help? Wouldn’t it be fantastic to look like we have dropped a dress size within....
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7 Aug 2009 by Ali Campbell
Getting going part 2… please do not read this till next week or after you are comfortable with the ideas in part 1… Drink! An odd one when we’re talking about weight loss but drinking plenty of water will definitely help you lose weight, (caffeine and booze don’t count though) your body burns fat much better when well hydrated, as well as making your muscles look full and tight, it’s....
10 Jun 2009 by Danielle Collins
We all know stress can have devastating effects on our body. However, have you ever thought how stress may be affecting your face? On an internal level, stress can affect the natural production of the plumping agents collagen and elastin in the face. Stress can also be a contributor to dehydration, poor circulation and the ability to remove toxins from the skin. However, research shows that....
26 Feb 2009 by Colin McKeand
In 400 B.C. Hippocrates the father of medicine said, “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.” The wisdom of Hippocrates words takes on more importance than ever as we discover the potent, health-giving substances of super foods. Here’s a list of some of these foods that should always be in your kitchen. Apples — more vitamin C than an orange and full of....
14 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
If you're doing resistance training to shape and sculpt your muscles to get a really good total body workout and ensure your upper body and lower body muscles are getting a rest between sets try alternating an upper body move with a lower body move.
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
How do celebrities keep in shape? We all have celebrities that we think look fab and that we would love to look like – sometimes it might even just be you’d love to have their shoulder or legs ….so I have been investigating how some celebrities with realistic, curvy and toned figures keep in shape to see if we can use some of their tips …. Amanda Lamb, 34 –TV Presenter....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Here are some great w orkout fitness tips: Always warm up before a workout for 5- 10 mins as this gets your body and muscles ready for exercise and prevents injuries. Always cooldown after an aerobic workout for 5-10 mins - stopping immediately can cause blood to pool in your legs and can lead to dizziness or even fainting. Leave a rest day between resistance workouts (unless you are....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
There is one really easy way to burn some extra calories and I promise you will have fun doing it. Incorporate a Swiss Ball into your workouts, they are very cheap to buy and you will be working all your core muscles when using one (and that means burning more calories!!). You can create a whole body workout with a swiss ball in your own home. Start with some of the basic exercises and when....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Question: How can I tone my tummy? Answer: There really is no quick fix to getting a flat, toned stomach. Eating healthily and exercising is the only way. Make sure you incorporate both cardiovascular exercise and resistance/body weight exercises. Good cardio calorie burning workouts are jogging/running, power walking and spin classes (if you like working out at the gym) and good....
2 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
If you want to tone up quickly try using weights and to train at least 3 times a week with a days rest in between your weights sessions in order to let the magic happen and your muscles to tone up. Combine this with cardiovascular exercise and a healthy diet and you could see amazing results in as little as 3 weeks.
2 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
One in 12 men and one in 3 women in the west will suffer from osteoporosis. How we can help prevent osteoporosis:- Get your daily recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D Engage in regular weight-bearing exercise Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol Exercise Exercise is important to good bone health. If you exercise regularly in childhood and adolescence, you are more likely to reach your....
2 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
Exercise during pregnancy is ideal for women at low risk, who were already exercising before pregnancy, but it is not a time to start if previously no exercise was taken. During pregnancy you should be aiming to maintain rather than improve your fitness, which in practice means reducing your exercise intensity and volume to a level lower than before. This will not lead to a decrease in fitness....
2 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
Gravity may get the best of you but a few simple exercises done every other day can keep your pectoral muscles firm and toned and your breasts above your belly button. While exercise do not increase the size of your breasts, the use of weights can strengthen the underlying muscles. Pec Press: Using three- to five-pound weights, lie on your back, with knees bent. With your arms outstretched to....
1 Feb 2009 by Peta Heskell
Are you strategically attracting what is perfect for you or are you a zap-happy attraction magnet? Every day you draw things into your life as a direct result of the concentrated thoughts, wishes and ideas that you come up with. The more you think the thoughts and wish the wishes, the more the ‘system’ conspires to make them happen. And sometimes you attract things....
29 Jan 2009 by Alba Feely
When exercising make sure you know the muscles that the exercise is working and really try to picture these and how with every movement they are getting even more shapely. This will help you to keep motivated and also ensure that the correct muscles are being worked.