As the temperatures outside increase however so do the dangers and risks of dehydration. If loss of water and salt isn’t controlled effectively by regular hydration, it can detrimentally affect the function of the kidneys, heart and brain.
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You have probably noticed and seen the media frenzy surrounding toning shoes designed to tone and transform the shape of your legs and bum by simply just walking.
Manufacturers of these toning shoes, which can sell from £100 plus, claim that they will help runners and walkers burn more calories whilst toning and shaping their buttocks and thighs over and above that of regular trainers.
A team of researchers says that this claim is false, and a consumer health report analysis of a consumer complaint database suggests the shoes can be dangerous. Read the full story »
The simplest way to lose some weight is by looking at reducing some of the additional calories consumed through the less obvious foods and beverages.
A well structured strength training program can improve a young athlete’s performance on the field, court, track or pool. The most exciting benefits to me though, are the benefits non-athletic kids can receive from a basic strength training program.
A large percentage of our children aren’t getting the recommended intake of dairy products on a daily basis. Failure to get our children to accept and enjoy dairy products can lead to bad habits developing later in life.
Baked Eggs with Mediterranean Vegetables is an easy dinner recipe that is both quick and healthy. A perfect mid-week supper.
In order to get a Six Pack you have to strengthen your abdominal muscles AND lose body fat. It doesn’t matter how toned your abs may be, if they are lying underneath a layer of belly fat, nobody will ever see them!
Deciding on the supplements that you need as part of your daily exercise and nutritional plan is not easy. Here is our guide on what to take and when to take them in order that you can maximize on your workouts, diet and weight loss.
Functional fitness is a buzz-word that has been around the fitness industry for a while and, if you do visit a gym, you will have seen people exercising on a wobble board or exercise ball in an attempt to tone up.
Eating eggs for breakfast can help dieters limit calorie intake throughout the day by more than 400 calories.
Here are our top tips to help you walk or run your first Race For Life…
Give yourself plenty of time!
Don't enter the event at the 11th hour, expecting to run the entire distance! Give yourself …
Swap the lettuce in your salad for spinach. Popeye wasn’t wrong, spinach really is good for you.
If you are trying to lose weight, then a walking-based fitness programme could be the answer for you. Walking is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to improve your cardiovascular health, burn calories, lose weight, burn fat, keep you toned and supple and improve your general fitness.
If you’ve never heard of kettlebells, you aren’t alone. Although this piece of strength training equipment has been around for decades, only recently has it caught the attention of mainstream fitness enthusiasts and athletes.
Kettlebells are …
Incorporating Drop Sets into your workouts will increase the workout intensity and burn more calories.
