Have you noticed it too? For many people, as we get older, it seems all too easy to become slack and less motivated about exercising and maintaining our senior fitness levels. Well, I have discovered the solution - Active Ageing is the best answer for Anti-Aging. We are all ageing, you can’t change the process because that’s just how life is. But you are in control of … [Read more...] about Senior Fitness: Tips for Longevity and a Better Lifestyle as We Age
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The Benefits of Exercise for Seniors – Why It’s Never too Late to Add Some Bonus Years to Your Life – Discover How.
4 Exercise and Wellness Building Blocks for Baby Boomers……..to help you keep booming! For some reason, many older people just don't realize how important it is for seniors to stay fit and active. The old adage of “use it or lose it” becomes more and more relevant as we age. These days, one of my favourite sayings is, "if you want to keep moving then you have to keep … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Exercise for Seniors – Why It’s Never too Late to Add Some Bonus Years to Your Life – Discover How.
What is the Difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise – it can be Confusing
Terminology used by personal fitness trainers can sometimes be so confusing and often many first time gym goers are too embarrassed to ask questions to which we feel we should know the answers. Take for example the times, at the end of your workout, when your personal trainer reminds you to do some anaerobic exercises over the weekend. Now how are you supposed to know … [Read more...] about What is the Difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise – it can be Confusing
Is HIIT Training for Everyone?
I have written about High Intensity Interval Training a couple of times recently because it is something I love to do twice a week - on my cardio days. Apart from slowing the ageing process and increasing heart health, it is short and sweet and has a great effect on your body for the amount of time you put in. In other words it is one of the best fat burning exercises around … [Read more...] about Is HIIT Training for Everyone?
Top 10 Fitness and Weight Loss Tips for Men
Introduction Here’s an interesting fact I came across while doing some research - the average man has the majority of his body weight located above the waist whereas, women have most of their body weight below the waist but I suggest you be careful about how you might go and test this theory. Men are not hardwired to collect fat as easily as women, but women have a much … [Read more...] about Top 10 Fitness and Weight Loss Tips for Men
6 Common Myths and Misconceptions about HIIT Dispelled
I love doing some HIIT or Tabata type training at least twice a week. It gives me a real buzz and I feel great for days after. Plus it is a good change from pumping iron. If you have been exercising or going to the gym for a while I am sure by now you probably have some reason to believe (either rightly or wrongly) some of the myths and misconceptions that exist about … [Read more...] about 6 Common Myths and Misconceptions about HIIT Dispelled
6 Good Reasons Why HIIT Should Form Part of Your Exercise Program
What is HIIT? HIIT is something I get asked about a lot these days. It stands for High Intensity Interval Training or as I often explain it to people...... ......it’s a super fat stripping form of intense Cardio. It is a style of training that involves alternating between periods of very high intensity exercise and moderate to low intensity exercise, usually at a ratio … [Read more...] about 6 Good Reasons Why HIIT Should Form Part of Your Exercise Program
7 Reasons Why Running Will Do You More Good Than Harm?
You hear it all the time – running will ruin your knees. Well let me tell you something else….being overweight will too! Running is often the favoured choice of people trying to maintain a high level of fitness. The reasons for this choice are easy to understand. Running needs little expensive equipment beyond a pair of good quality good running shoes and comfortable … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why Running Will Do You More Good Than Harm?
5 Easy Aqua Exercises That Burn Fat Fast – The Low Impact, High Resistance Way to Fitness
I love it when the weather starts getting a bit warmer as it creates lots more opportunities for my favourite outdoor activities and getting back to a higher degree of fitness while doing the things you enjoy doing. If you have any health issues, such as arthritis, which make traditional exercise more hazardous or difficult, then consider using your community's public pool … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Aqua Exercises That Burn Fat Fast – The Low Impact, High Resistance Way to Fitness
9 Stretching Exercises You Must Know Before Engaging in any Sport or Exercise Program
Universal Stretching Routines and the Importance of Warming-Up Most sports and exercise programs can be dangerous for the joints, tendons and muscles if you perform them without a decent warm-up first. This is a short guide to help people understand the importance of warming-up before they engage in any form of physical action and some simple routines to follow to help … [Read more...] about 9 Stretching Exercises You Must Know Before Engaging in any Sport or Exercise Program