It may seem an obvious question but the reason why you have decided to get fit will likely dictate whether you are successful not. There are many different reasons why you would want to get fit but there are also other elements which you need to take into consideration such as motivation. There are millions of people around the world who use the start of the New Year to begin a new fitness regime. They have the motivation, they have
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It’s no secret that cardio workouts burn fat, but did you know they burn just as much muscle? When your body ignites the cardiovascular system, the natural outcome is the burning of fat AND muscle in your body. This would explain why most long distance runners look like skeletons. They have effectively removed most of their muscle with the intense cardio workouts used to prepare for a long distance race. So should you stop doing cardio because of this? No.
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Are you spending hours at the gym pounding the treadmill and lifting weights only to find there’s no or little difference on the scales? Exercising without losing any weight can naturally be frustrating. If you aren’t losing the weight you want, despite exercising, you’re in the right place as CMS Fitness, specialists in delivering a range of fitness courses in Yorkshire, takes a look at some of the reasons why your exercising efforts are going unrewarded on the scales. You’re
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Every gym dude and his brother is flocking to GNC, Bodybuilding.com, even Target and Walmart to buy this stuff like its cocaine. I haven’t ever tried cocaine, but I’d guess some of the effects are similar (increased heart rate, energy, blood flow, etc). I was one of these gym bros. I’ve tried upwards of 20 preworkouts in the past and they’re one of the most effective supplements you can take to hype you up for a bicep-busting, chest-popping workout. I’ve
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We can all probably list 100 reasons not to do more exercise but many of us now realise keeping fit has a whole range of benefits. We will now list 10 reasons to get fit, many of which you’ll already be aware of but it does no harm to be reminded. Reduce cholesterol There are two types of cholesterol, bad cholesterol and good cholesterol, and thankfully exercise reduces so-called bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol. A win win! Better sleeping
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Being a personal fitness trainer is a rewarding job in many ways. From the satisfaction of helping individuals get fitter and in better shape, to helping to keep yourself at a good level of fitness, a career in personal fitness training comes with many rewards. The good news is that you don’t have to be a body-builder or yoga fanatic to train to be a personal fitness instructor and even run your own personal fitness business. All you need is
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Stretching is beneficial to your overall health. It is especially good for your sleep. A nightly stretching routine can help you sleep better. Besides helping you sleep better, stretching can also help lower your stress levels. In addition, stretching can help you prevent injury Let’s have a look at some awesome stretches to help you sleep at night: Bridge Bridge touches the hips and legs. You will have to lie face up with your knees bend and your feet planted
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Everybody wants that spring break/summer/beach body but how many people actually look the way they imagined by the time the temperature starts rising? Probably not a whole lot. Now, there are countless ways to go about getting that dream body, or simply getting back into shape. Some of those routes are healthy, while others aren’t so much. In order to improve your overall wellness, better your physical image, boost self-confidence, and improve so many other aspects of your life, there
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It’s time find some workout motivation and get out of your exercise rut. When it’s not clicking and you know you can do better take on these ideas to get you back on track. Make It Social Get your friends to exercise with you. If someone is expecting you to show up to go for a run, you are more likely to do it. It makes you accountable. Dragging a friend along with a similar goal is a tried and tested
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