Of all the different forms of exercise, that’s available for fitness, one of the most underrated is Fitness Walking. Before we discuss the benefits of fitness walking, let’s understand what it is. Get Free Fitness-On-a-Page Infographic Now! What is Fitness Walking When we walk normally we often call it a stroll. During a stroll, we are usually not conscious of the body’s movements. Our breathing rate is only slightly higher than when…
HIIT vs Steady State Cardio for Fat Loss – What is the Best Approach?
A New Choice in the Fitness Menu Is fast, furious, and breathless (HIIT), the new mantra for fat loss and fitness? Or is light cardio exercise over long duration (LISS) the winner? In this article, we look specifically at HIIT vs Steady State Cardio for fat Loss and fitness and bring you up to speed on the best approach. Before we proceed, lets look at what HIIT and LISS are, and make…
6 Best Exercises To Strengthen Core (That You’ll Love!)
Olympics 2016 in Rio – the sheer excitement of watching 11,000 superbly fit athletes from all over the world compete against each other in the Olympic spirit, is almost palpable. Watching them perform, it occurred to me that irrespective of the sport they specialised in, the one thing they all had in common was a strong core. Without it, they wouldn’t have gotten to the top of their game. Have…
Top Fitness Trends in 2016
As we surge ahead and find ourselves in the second half of the year (what, already!?!), I was curious to know what the top fitness trends in 2016 were. Wearable Technology – At the Top It comes as no surprise that wearable technology for fitness is right at the top with an estimated market size approaching 6 billion USD this year. The market is changing dramatically with innovations disrupting established…
HIIT For Fitness: Fact or Fiction?
A Somewhat Typical Story… With the holidays fast approaching, Jane wanted to get fit, shed that extra weight she had put on and perhaps even gain some muscle in the process. She had heard about HIIT for fitness before but didn’t bother with it. She decided she knew what to do to achieve the fitness she wanted. She wanted to go about it correctly so she had the best chance…
4 Powerful Ways to Conquer Fitness Goals
What comes to mind when you think of “fitness goals”? While some people may look forward to conquering fitness goals and have a plan to achieve them, others cringe at the thought. Everyone wants to be fitter, stronger and leaner. Most (if not all) of us consider fitness goals to be important enough to feature high in our list of new year resolutions. Yet it is no secret and studies repeatedly…