Exercise has been named the leading preventative and restorative medicine for the unhealthy modern lifestyle. The health benefits of exercise are not simply physical but also mental and social; a lifestyle which incorporates 30 minutes of physical activity a day is generally healthier than those that don't.
So what is a healthy lifestyle?
A healthy lifestyle is one which has a good balance between physical activity, work, social life and diet. And it's not just that 30 minutes of exercise...
Posted by Cags R
on 24 Nov 2012 at 12:00 AM
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Dave is a triathlete from San Jose, California. Currently 48 years of age, he has competed in many races including three swims from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco, three Ironman finishes, many half Ironmans, dozens of Olympic and sprint distance triathlons, marathons - the list goes on! At age 44 Dave was diagnosed as obese and having dangerous levels of cholesterol. Faced with the prospect of being on medication for the rest of his life, he made sudden and drastic lifestyle changes. Here,...
Posted by Dave Lee
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Triathlon
on 23 Nov 2012 at 12:00 AM
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There's an awesome range of sporting Challenges on your profile - from yoga to parkour; what would you say is your favourite sport?
Parkour without a doubt, its a bit of a cliche but it has changed my life (bear with me). After giving up gymnastics aged 14 (ish) I did little to no physical activity for 5 years or so, and discovered alcohol and girls as most teenagers do. By this time I was getting drunk around 3 nights per week, and after stumbling in from the pub one night I turned on the T...
Posted by Addz S
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Parkour, Adventure Racing
on 22 Nov 2012 at 12:00 AM
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With the holiday season fast approaching, you want to make sure your thighs and calves look hot in the tights for your elf costume - right fellas?
That's why this week we're challenging you to this fast and effective bodyweight workout which will strengthen your legs - and as we all know, strong is sexy!
Check out how to make the most of this workout for your lower abs, glutes and legs with this guide: how to perform exercises for the sexy legs workout and take the Challenge now!
Get mor...
Posted by Cags R
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Fitness & Training
on 21 Nov 2012 at 12:00 AM
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Lisa Johnson has been a certified Pilates instructor since 1998 and has owned Modern Pilates for 14 years. She is an avid fitness blogger at LisaJohnsonFitness.com. She's here to tell you how and why top athletes are using pilates to improve their sport:
Athletes have definitely been a huge focus in 2012, not just for Olympians but also in grass roots sports around the globe. But did you know that Pilates is a secret weapon for many? From gymnasts to runners, from swimmers to dressage rid...
Posted by Lisa Johnson
of Lisa Johnson Fitness
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Pilates
on 20 Nov 2012 at 12:00 AM
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