Fitpro life Magazine | Wednesday 03 Dec 08
Today's Health TIP
- The warm up and the cool down period should last five to 10 minutes each
How to keep running when the going gets tough
Lots of runners find that setting new goals fires up flagging fitness plans. It redefines what you want to get from your running and reminds you why you’re dragging yourself through the park on yet another rainy Sunday… Read full article
Be on workout watch for these stumbling blocks
Working out can be rewarding and fun, however from time to time we may encounter setbacks that may hinder our progress. Armed with a little more information, it's nothing we can't handle. Read full article
Banish bad bits
Whether you’re stressed about your stomach, haunted by love handles or bothered by bingo wings – you’re far from the only one. The good news is you can target your troublespots with just six key moves. Read full article
Intravenous vitamins – healthy or harmful?
Popping pills is now a thing of the past – the latest way to get your vitamins is by injection. But does a shot a day really keep the doctor away? Or is it more harmful than healthy? Read full article
Sports Training Tips
If you want to have an edge over your fellow competitors, you will need to take your training and competition to the next level – but remember to balance your regime to avoid burnout, exhaustion or injury. Read full article
Weight loss and hypnosis
If you’ve written hypnosis off as a crank science, it’s time to open your mind to what alternative therapies can do for you. Hypnosis can work wonders in treating phobias, relaxation and, surprisingly, weight loss. Read full article
Exercise and asthma
It’s important not to let asthma stand in the way of exercise; regular exercise improves the management and symptoms of asthma. Children also benefit from regular exercise as part of their growth and development. Read full article
SAD
If your winter blues are more than just feeling off-colour, and you can practically set your watch to your mood changes around this time every year, you may be suffering from SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder. Read full article
Freestyle
Same routines getting dull, thrill of the treadmill disappearing? We should all enjoy keeping fit, and if your workout needs a makeover starting freestyle could bring it back to life. Read full article
Ways to increase muscle and strength
If you are looking to increase muscle strength and tone, you will find certain activities more beneficial than others, making it easier to get better results and focus on particular muscles. Read full article
Meditate to heal
Balance may be something we take for granted, but when we feel it slipping away from under our feet it can be daunting. Exercises like yoga and Pilates have the power to put you back on your feet – improving stability and mobility. Read full article
Making a splash
Swimming is an excellent cardiovascular workout that can strengthen your heart muscles and get oxygen pumping. Regular swimming can also help you to tone up, lose weight and achieve enhanced muscle stamina and flexibility. Read full article
Get the right footwear for your workout
Your feet should always be comfortable and correctly attired for different exercises. Depending on the type of workout you do most often and the individuality of your feet, you will need to select your footwear carefully. Read full article
