Importance of setting fitness goals
Exercising and just eating whatever and whenever you want is and expecting to achieve your goals is like trying to pass your driving test without any lessons! Establishing specific and achievable goals will make the whole process so much easier and a lot more rewarding at the end of them.
How to stay motivated
Set realistic and achievable goals so you feel rewarded. Make it fun, if you repeat the same thing day in, day out you’ll get bored very quickly! Train with friends and make it a more sociable experience. Reward yourself from time to time. Gone for a big bike ride or run on Sunday? Have a […]
Six to eight weeks
Six to eight weeks is what it takes your body to fully adapt to a new workout regime, allowing you to perform it with much greater ease than when you started. However, Florida University have stated that you should mix up the exercises and change your programme slightly every two to three weeks to keep […]
A gym in your home
It is surprisingly inexpensive in order to get more or less all the equipment you need for an effective, full-body workout. There are hundreds of exercises you can do with a simple set of dumbbells, an exercise mat and space to move around!
Try something new like a fun-run
Events such as the Tough Mudder / Rough Runner / Wolf Run are becoming more and more popular nowadays as they add more elements such as teamwork and fun, rather than just going for a standard 10K run or marathon. Why not get some friends together and you can even participate for charity!
Workout while watching TV!
Random tip for you here! If you watch a show with multiple characters with varying amounts of screen time, assign 2-3 characters exercises which you have to complete as they’re on the screen! I would recommend to not involve too much twisting though as that may impact your overall viewing time if you’re looking the […]
Go for a run in the rain every now and again
It may seem like one of the most dreaded things imaginable, however there are known benefits to going for a job while the skies have opened up. Rain acts as a natural air conditioner which helps keep your body temperature down, allowing you to perform harder, this is because your body isn’t working as hard […]
You think your morning runs are hard!
In 2008, Tony Mangan from Ireland ran on a treadmill for 48 hours and clocked up a total of 252 miles! Earning him a place in the Guiness book of world records.
