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A Running Stitch

Stan May 14, 2012 0

Good afternoon folks, I tweeted the other week that I’d recently ran and suffered a side stitch. In fact, I’ve ran a handful of times lately and I suffered stitches in most of them!

How Smoking Affects Health & Fitness

Stan May 9, 2012 2

Hello, I’d like to start this article by saying I used to socially smoke in my late teens but I’ve now been a non-smoker for over 15 years. I’m not going to start getting

Good morning everyone, Exercise has so many benefits on the body and one of the immediately noticeable ones is having better skin and a clearer more glowing complexion. I think your skin reflects your general health

Fat vs Muscle

Deano April 17, 2012 2

Hi everyone, Just a quick one today. What do you think about the image above? Thanks,

The Importance Of Hydration

Deano March 25, 2012 12

Good morning everyone and what a lovely day it is today! I’m writing today about something that so many people over look when doing a training plan or diet plan, WATER! I love water

4 Ways To Boost Your Testosterone

Stan February 15, 2012 1

Here are four ways to boost your testosterone… 1. Hit the gym The more body fat men gain, the lower their testosterone levels fall, according to a study undertaken at Cornwell University. 2. Drive a

Good Health

Deano February 15, 2012 2

“True good health is not a condition that is merely free of adverse symptoms. It’s a state of dynamic well-being, one that is reminiscent of childhood exuberance and joy. When your body is functioning

Spring Clean Your Body

Deano February 14, 2012 5

Follow this advice and you’ll look and feel better about yourself. So grab that feather duster now and take it to your digestive system! Eat more fibre Fibre helps to maintain regular bowel movements

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Oily fish such as salmon and sardines are packed with fat melting omega-3 fatty acids.

Spinach is a brilliant source of iron and has amazing detoxifying powers which will help to get rid of that spare tyre for good.

Not only does exercise improve your body, it helps your mental function.David Atkinson

Agave nectar is not a substitute for sugar as it actually has the same molecular structure as High Fructose Corn Syrup (found in sodas and other processed foods). It is not a healthy alternative.Travis Jones

Avoid fructose to lose fat for summer. Fructose is a sugar that is found in large quantities in processed foods in the form of high fructose corn syrup, but it is also present in fruit.Charles Poliquin

Drink more water! Fats cells are harder to break down when your body is dehydrated! Check out the 4Ever Fitness article on The Importance of Hydration.

Can't afford a gym membership no problem try 4Ever Fitness' free downloadable outdoor workout!

Ignore the scales. Muscle weighs more than Fat so don't be alarmed if your weight spikes. Use a measuring tape instead so you can visually see how many inches you have lost :)

Don't target fat spots! shredding fat is a total body process, so try high density workouts for all over workouts.

Trans fats are another BIG NO-NO they are found in processed meals and treats. They can help lead to weight gain and serious health issues.

Get off the fizzy drinks! research form the University of Oklahoma found that women who drink 2 cans a day are more likely to develop fat around their stomach due to the amount sugar content in the drinks!

Use free weights, body weight exercises, power bands and the TRX instead of resistance machines to work your stability muscles.

Eating an organic/grass fed unsalted butter will help you lose weight. This Butter has high amounts of vitamin A and iodine supporting your thyroid gland to function more efficiently. The thyroid regulates your metabolism so this creates a faster metabolism and increases fat loss.Travis Jones

Research from the university of Maryland Medical Centre found that cardio sessions longer than 45mins may break down muscle, causing your body to store fat.

Sometimes exercising can cause extra stress and it is better to follow more of a mindfulness program in order to restore your body's energy balance.

Do change your exercise programme every 6-8 weeks or better yet invest in a trainer who can provide you with a periodization training plan.

Made your own lunch so you know exactly what your eating! that way your less likely to eat trans fats and other baddies.

Water! invest in a good size water bottle to ensure you get enough water during the day not just during your workouts!

Stress produces the hormone cortisol and to much of it leads to your body storing fat! Follow our mindfulness programme to help your body take on a more positive balance.

Get plenty of sleep as your muscles and mind need time to repair.

Try compound exercises as they target several muscle groups at once!

Did you know that when you eat a salad with a vinegar based dressing a signal is passed to your brain letting you know that you are full earlier. Vinegar also helps reduce insulin released in a carbohydrate rich meal creating less fat storage from the meal.Travis Jones

Sugar is a BIG NO-NO its raises your natural level of blood sugar resulting in more insulin being released into your body. Insulin is one of the main culprits of fat storage. Read 4everfitness's article on Fats spots & Hormones for more information.

Research shows that listening to music is a great way to stay motivated during a training session!

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