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Fitness Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas

Stan December 3, 2013 0

It’s that time of year again. It won’t be long before we start thinking about our New Year’s resolutions and how we’ll to stick to them. For hundreds of thousands of people across the

4 Health Benefits To Cycling

Stan October 22, 2013 0

Hi guys, I don’t feel like I’ve been around very much lately. We’re in the final throws of a house extension and my kids are growing up fast. Don’t worry though, I’m back and

Choose Contacts Over Glasses For Your Workout

Stan October 15, 2013 0

As anyone who wears glasses knows full well, exercising with frames on your face doesn’t make for the most comfortable experience. In fact, it’s downright annoying. But for some, making the switch to contacts

Advantages of Dr. Hermann’s Detox Diets

Stan September 26, 2013 0

Diets. We hear a lot about them these days- low-carb, low-fat, sugar-free, paleo, vegan, vegetarian and so many more. There are also detox diets, which is short for Detoxification Diet. The basic idea of

Gym Equipment and Hygiene: A Cleaning Guide

Stan May 30, 2013 0

Hi guys, If you use your treadmill or any other gym equipment regularly, it’s important that you clean it regularly to ensure that it’s in tip top condition. Gym equipment, just like anything appliance,

One Down, Several To Go

Stan May 14, 2013 0

Morning guys, Apologies I haven’t been around much. I’m thinking I’ve bitten off more than I can chew as I also write on other blogs and with work and training, it’s starting to take

Preventing Back Pain After a Workout

Stan March 21, 2013 0

Whether you worked out too hard, or you tried some new form of exercise that your body is not accustomed to, back pain after a workout can be a common problem that may seem

Watching Your Weight

Stan February 18, 2013 0

Hi guys and thanks for reading. I’ve been fortunate enough to never feel the need to diet. I don’t even like the word to be honest. I think that being on a diet suggests

4 Top Exercise Equipment Gadgets

Stan February 13, 2013 5

In today’s world, technology is evolving and improving at a rapid pace, and this means that there seems to always be an exciting new electronic gadget being released. This leads to improvements in all

Challenge Complete and 2013

Stan January 18, 2013 8

Hi folks, I completed my charity Christmas challenge for Percy Hedley a few weeks ago and what an experience it was. I never expected the support I received or the the amount of money

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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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 :)

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

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Fitness Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas

4 Health Benefits To Cycling

Choose Contacts Over Glasses For Your Workout

Advantages of Dr. Hermann’s Detox Diets

Gym Equipment and Hygiene: A Cleaning Guide

One Down, Several To Go

Preventing Back Pain After a Workout

Watching Your Weight

4 Top Exercise Equipment Gadgets

Challenge Complete and 2013

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