Training while travelling has always been a pain for me. While I try my best to find hotels close to gyms or with some adequate facilities, chances are I'll get caught out every once and a while. Though not boasting the largest lifting numbers, certainly much lower than much of the site's readership, there are... Continue Reading →
Running by John McCallum (1967)
Known more for his incredible bulking routines than a love of aerobics, the following article comes from John McCallum, one of physical culture's best known writers in the twentieth-century. Seeking to marry aerobic and anaerobic forms of exercise, the article (first published in 1967) is an interesting reminder that the idea of 'cardio' having a place in... Continue Reading →
The History of the Foam Roller
What could be simpler? Just hop on a piece of foam and roll up and down... anyone could do that right? Yes, anyone can but few do. Why? Mainly because it hurts. It's effective but my god is it sore. Yes today we are talking about the foam roller, the cost-effective means of massaging aching muscles and... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: Cardio Exercise and its History in Health and Fitness
Cardio is a form of exercise that results in an increased heart rate as well as improved muscular functioning which ultimately leads to general body fitness. Cardio as a form of physical exercise, involves engagement of larger body muscles, often referred to as gross motor activities. Apart from raising the heart rate during exercise, cardio... Continue Reading →
Guest post: Nike’s waffle shoes or how inspiration comes from the unexpected
Running shoes do not have too long of a history, with the first pair being developed around 200 years ago. They were initially made from leather and each decade brought a number of changes, such as the rubber soles and spikes. Companies began manufacturing sneakers in the 1930s, with running shoes being used by athletes... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: The Summer Beckons: Time to Take your Cardio Routines Outside
Our latest post comes from the wonderful and talented Samantha Olivier from Ripped.me. We’re delighted to have Samantha featured on the site again and know you’ll enjoy her latest piece. Aerobic activity is essential for the health of the body and mind. Take the example of cardio, which improves your mood, reduces body fat and cholesterol levels, and enhances... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: Painful Feet – Causes, Precautions, Solutions And Appropriate Exercises
Many runners quit running due to foot pain which can often be chronic and quite debilitating. The problem is that some of the foot conditions are associated with running and other athletic activities. It is a shame that people give up to the pain and stop running or exercising because of these foot conditions, such... Continue Reading →
6 Ways to Avoid Sports Injuries
Image Source: Wikimedia When it comes to sports and fitness, it’s essential to respect your body and not abuse it. A lot of the time injuries can’t be helped, but there are ways to avoid them, which any serious sports enthusiast should know about. You need your body to run like a well oiled machine... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: Carb Loading – The Truths And Myths Of Loading Carbohydrates Before An Endurance Race
The following post comes from the hugely talented Cara Haley from Comforthacks.com and Fitaholicgear.com. An excellent read for both endurance athletes and bodybuilders seeking to manipulate their carbohydrates before a strenuous session, the article will no doubt be of interest...Enjoy! If you are a runner, you have probably heard and are doing your carb loading before a marathon or another... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: How to Make Work Outs More Fun
As they say, “Health is Wealth” and in order to earn this wealth, a person requires to not only maintain a balanced diet but, since a person is required to work hours in front of the computer or other working environment in order to earn the material wealth, this wealth also requires an effort, but... Continue Reading →