October is the time of year, when the clocks change and the amount of available light is reduced. This can have an impact on training schedules, with routes and routines being tweaked to take advantage of lighting. While these changes are taken in their stride by experienced fitness folk, one element that can be harder to amend, is your sleep cycle. +
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The Various Amazing Features of Nordic Treadmill and Nordic Elliptical
Treadmills and elliptical machines are two of the most popular gym and fitness equipments in the world and are cardio workout machines which most fitness enthusiasts swear by. These machines enable you to burn a lot of calories and are ones which you can even buy for your home gym. If you are someone who is interested in buying both or one of the two of these equipments then you must only buy the best brand. +
Home Gym vs Gym Membership
It used to be that people serious about their health and fitness goals would seek out the professional trainers and join a gym. Now this is beginning to change however with more and more people investing in home gyms as well as the fact that there is a wealth of information out there on the internet in regards to fitness. Whether you decide to join a gym or invest in some equipment at home, both have their positives and negatives attached and ultimately it’s a personal decision but we’re here to point out some of the pros and cons and help you decide the best way to achieve your fitness goals! +
Should You Self-Care For Sports Injuries?
While there are some injuries you’ve just got to admit you can’t fix yourself, there are plenty of little sports niggles and pains that can be treated by yourself with the correct equipment. Unfortunately, knowing the difference between a simple sprain and a broken bone that has swelling around it can sometimes be difficult. +
How To Use Electric Bikes To Improve Your Fitness
Electric bikes have come a long way from the bulky, clunky faux-mopeds that they once were. With continued improvements in technology, weight and aesthetic, you can easily buy an electric mountain bike rather than something akin to a giant motorised tricycle. +
How To Build Muscle Well Into Your 40’s
Whether you’re a father or not, you’ll have to face the facts of life – we as human beings grow older. Fortunately, that isn’t a real hindrance to your health and fitness as some would have you believe. In fact, training well into your middle and older years is great for your general wellbeing. With just a few small considerations, you’ll be as strong and healthy as you’ve ever been. +
My 12 Week Freeletics Challenge
I recently completed a 12 week Freeletics challenge and I have to say it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Please read on to find out how and why. +
Freeletics – Week 12
After a rather successful previous week of my Freeletics challenge, I knew this final week would be tough going but I’m not going to give up now! Would I be able to finish this challenge with a bang and repeat my personal bests? There’s only one way to find out! +
Family Fitness
We’ve always been a fairly active family. When we welcomed Yogi (our Hungarian Vizsla) into the family last year, it gave us an extra incentive to go on more family walks. +
Freeletics – Week 11
My penultimate week of my Freeletics 12 week challenge. I’m really starting to see some changes when standing in front of the mirror. I’m glad I haven’t been uploading loads of photos as I think it will have more impact when I upload them. +