Exercise After 50 – More important to health than ever
This article will not be talking about exercise in your 20’s, 30’s or 40’s because the betting is if you are reading this you are already staring at 50 something. You go through life thinking you are...
View ArticleExercise and the Immune System
Over the years research has conclusively proved that exercise effect’s the immune system. Too much can lower it, making you susceptible to colds, flu and a general feeling of malaise. However regular...
View ArticleExercise Does Not Have To Be Torture To Improve Health
There is no getting away from it; the UK is developing into a very unhealthy nation and the unhealthiest country in Europe. It is predicted that if things continue, by 2050 over 60% of the population...
View ArticleExercise links to moods
Anyone who exercises regularly recognises the buzz you get after your workout. You feel better and more alive. Now a new study proves that exercise is directly linked to our moods and emotions....
View ArticleExercise reduces the risk of stroke.
Researchers at the National Public Health Institute in Finland conducted a study to find out if exercise cut the risk of stroke and it found that even moderate exercise produced positive results. They...
View ArticleFitness equipment for kids
You only need to look in any school playground today and you will see some overweight kids. Study after study has reported on the inactivity and lack of exercise our kids undertake today and how its...
View ArticleArterial Fibrillation and Exercise
Before going into the details of the effect exercise has on the condition Arterial Fibrillation it is important to have a basic understanding of what AF is. What is Arterial Fibrillation? Arterial...
View ArticleBody oddities
Sneezing Sneezing is known as sternutation and it is a way of removing irritants from your nose. When particles such as dust or pollen pass through your nasal hairs and reach the nasal mucosa they...
View ArticleCalories - how many and how long to burn them?
It is very difficult to measure exactly how many calories are burned during exercise as there are many factors to consider. Your body weight, the intensity of the workout, how fit you are and your...
View ArticleCan exercise lower cholesterol?
The jury is still out on whether exercise lowers overall cholesterol. Whether it does or not can often comes down to the interpretation of the research. A study may show that the effect is...
View ArticleCan Exercise Make You Smarter
Research is proving that exercise can improve brain function. Could this offer hope for Alzheimer’s? Latest research has shown that putting subjects through a three-month aerobic programme, new nerve...
View ArticleCan vibration training be good for you?
Can vibration training be good for you? This is a question that a magazine called GearTrends® a very well respected trade magazine in America has been looking in to. To begin with the first American...
View ArticleCan you be a vegetarian body builder?
There is a misconception that you have to be a big meat eater to be a successful body builder. But with a good understanding of nutrition and a well-designed diet plan, you can easily build muscle...
View ArticleCan You Exercise Too Much
Doctors and health professionals are always telling us to exercise but is there such as thing as too much. Well yes there is. Exercise releases the drug endorphin. Endorphins can ease pain and make you...
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Changing roles
The motivation to buy fitness equipment and start an exercise programme for the majority of men and women is personal appearance and self-image. So when men walk into our stores they immediately walk...
View Article10 Fitness facts
The average man exercises for 115 days per year for around 25-30 minutes at a time, which equates to two sessions a week. This sounds great, but when you actually add it all up it’s about 48 hours in...
View Article12 Reasons every adult should strength train
1 Avoid Muscle Loss On average adults who do not strength train lose between 2 and 3.5kg of muscle every 10 years. Although cardiovascular exercise is great for fitness it does not prevent loss of...
View Article15-Point weight loss incentive plan
If you really want to lose weight but have no idea how to start, fear not. Below is a 15-point incentive plan that will hopefully help you on you way. Our experience fitness team at Fitness Options can...
View ArticleA Fat Cell Is For Life
A joint study has found through applied carbon dating to DNA that the number of fat cells stay constant in adulthood no matter how thin or fat the individual is or how much weight they put on or loose....
View ArticleA New Concept in Group Exercise Has Come to Fitness Options
A new concept in group exercise has just been launched in the UK after it has proved so successful in Europe. The Nessfit Fitwalker is a mechanical treadmill designed for group exercise classes similar...
View ArticleA New Study Tests Cholesterol-Lowering Foods
Can so call cholesterol-lowering foods actually lower your cholesterol. New study says it can but its not any easy route. The results come from a six-month trial carried out by researchers from the...
View ArticleCan You Add 5 minutes to your workout?
Even for the busiest person, 5 minutes is not a lot of time. It’s a small enough amount of time that pretty much anyone can put aside. So what would happen if we all added 5 minutes to our regular...
View ArticleAmericans take home exercise seriously
Having a home gym used to be as simple as buying an exercise bike and sticking it in the corner of the basement. But as Americans place more emphasis on fitness, they are digging deeper into their...
View ArticleAre Family Gyms the Future?
Are the gyms of the future family gyms were the whole family could exercise together and spend time with each other? It would certainly require a shift in the gym concept of today as they are not...
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“Exergaming”- the rise of virtual fitness and fun
New research from the University of Georgia has shown that “exergaming” and virtual reality games are the perfect introduction to help people become more active. For most people exercise isn’t...
View ArticleThe Best Home Treadmills For Serious Runners
There is no getting away from it; a serious runner needs a serious treadmill. If you class yourself as a serious runner then you are going to have to spend a little more on a treadmill than the average...
View ArticleTips for keeping your knees fit & healthy
Whatever you do never jump into a rigid exercise regimen without the proper build-up. Not if you want to avoid knee trouble. 400,000 knee replacement procedures are preformed each year in the U.S.A....
View ArticleTreadmills v Exercise bikes
Exercise Bikes v Treadmills The two most popular pieces of fitness equipment are treadmills and exercise bikes. In deciding between the two, you should compare long-term sustainability, the...
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CORE STRENGTH & STABILITY IN ADULTS
What is Core Stability? Core stability should not be confused with ripped abs or a 6 pack. Core stability actually refers to keeping our bodies stable and balanced, allowing us to perform every day...
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Exercising Over 40
If you have always exercised then continuing to do so after the age of 40 should be no big deal. Your body will be accustomed to the strain and stresses of exercise and therefore should be able to cope...
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