Six Benefits Of Strength Training For Runners
Strength training or resistance training isn’t just for bodybuilders. Strength training is built around a simple concept: the more muscle you have, the more energy you have available to use. Often runners focus on improving cardiovascular fitness and endurance. Strength training for runners offers several benefits. By incorporating bodyweight exercises into a workout, not only
Gym Workout For Beginners – 5 Realistic Fitness Goals
New Year creates peak momentum to begin a health and fitness regime. Let’s capitalise on that energy and look at five necessary steps to realistic fitness goals for beginner workouts and setting yourself up for long-term success. The reason to begin a work program is because the benefits of regular physical activity are numerous, not
Best Exercises to Lose Belly Fat
Belly fat is not typically a good news story. However, there is some good news if you want to lose that stomach fat which sits front and centre on your body. But it’s not some radical, extreme, quick fix solution. To transform your body you must also transform your mind. Extreme answers are not healthy
Exercise Your Way To Increased Energy and Improved Mood
“Energy creates energy.” – Sarah Bernhardt It’s hard to feel energetic when you’re out of shape. Exercise increases stamina, strengthens muscles, and improves mood, all of which lead to more energy. So, if you could use more energy in your life (and couldn’t we all) you have to accept that initially, it’s going to take
Focus On Fat Loss, Not Weight Loss
Weight loss is not the healthy approach if you need to burn excess energy, stored as fat, on your body. Weight loss and fat loss have become terms that we use interchangeably, however, technically they are not the same… and losing weight is counterproductive. We all say we want to lose weight when talking about
How Many Steps A Day Does It Take To Lose Weight?
This often asked question, “How many steps should I walk each day to lose weight?” has a very conventional answer if you are looking for something quick and simple. 10,000 steps. Studies have shown this is the recommended target for adults to see health benefits. However, if you want to lose weight that target will