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You Lift Weights?

Stan April 30, 2012 1

Good morning all, thought I’d add something to my blog as it’s been a while. I can tell from peoples faces when I say I’ve been lifting weights four times this week, they’re really

Yoga For Beginners

Stan April 27, 2012 1

Good morning everyone, Deano asked me to create a new category on the website called Wellbeing as he wants to start and share his knowledge on a range of things including yoga, tai chi

The Kettlebell

Stan April 26, 2012 6

My brother recently asked me what a kettlebell was? I was amazed he hadn’t heard of one before but I described it as a weight with a handle. I guess some of the world’s

Soy Milk

Stan April 25, 2012 4

Good afternoon, I wrote an article this morning about the effects of exercise on your skin. In that article I mentioned I have a cow’s milk allergy and that I drink soy milk or

Good morning everyone, Exercise has so many benefits on the body and one of the immediately noticeable ones is having better skin and a clearer more glowing complexion. I think your skin reflects your general health

A Boxing Fan and a Magic Man

Stan April 22, 2012 13

Evening all, Thanks for viewing this post and we’re very excited to be speaking with welterweight professional boxer, Paul ‘Magic Man’ Malignaggi. Fighting out of Brooklyn in New York, Paulie has a brilliant current

Warmup Exercises

Stan April 19, 2012 5

Good morning all, This is a topic that’s very, very important to me as I have neglected warmup exercises in the past and have paid the penalty. I have been known to skip warmup

Fat vs Muscle

Deano April 17, 2012 2

Hi everyone, Just a quick one today. What do you think about the image above? Thanks,

Clubbells & Yoga

Deano April 16, 2012 2

Hi everyone, I’ve been aware for some time about yoga as have most people and is something that for the last two years on and off I have integrated into my training at some stage

4 Fatty Foods You Can Eat Guilt-Free

Stan April 13, 2012 0

My wife bought me an excellent book last Christmas called The Men’s Health Big Book of Exercises. One of the chapters at the back is called ‘The Big Chapter of Nutrition Secrets’ and I

Drink more water! Fats cells are harder to break down when your body is dehydrated! Check out the 4Ever Fitness article on The Importance of Hydration.

Sugar is a BIG NO-NO its raises your natural level of blood sugar resulting in more insulin being released into your body. Insulin is one of the main culprits of fat storage. Read 4everfitness's article on Fats spots & Hormones for more information.

Get off the fizzy drinks! research form the University of Oklahoma found that women who drink 2 cans a day are more likely to develop fat around their stomach due to the amount sugar content in the drinks!

Trans fats are another BIG NO-NO they are found in processed meals and treats. They can help lead to weight gain and serious health issues.

Do change your exercise programme every 6-8 weeks or better yet invest in a trainer who can provide you with a periodization training plan.

Use free weights, body weight exercises, power bands and the TRX instead of resistance machines to work your stability muscles.

Sometimes exercising can cause extra stress and it is better to follow more of a mindfulness program in order to restore your body's energy balance.

Ignore the scales. Muscle weighs more than Fat so don't be alarmed if your weight spikes. Use a measuring tape instead so you can visually see how many inches you have lost :)

Avoid fructose to lose fat for summer. Fructose is a sugar that is found in large quantities in processed foods in the form of high fructose corn syrup, but it is also present in fruit.Charles Poliquin

Research shows that listening to music is a great way to stay motivated during a training session!

Stress produces the hormone cortisol and to much of it leads to your body storing fat! Follow our mindfulness programme to help your body take on a more positive balance.

Agave nectar is not a substitute for sugar as it actually has the same molecular structure as High Fructose Corn Syrup (found in sodas and other processed foods). It is not a healthy alternative.Travis Jones

Oily fish such as salmon and sardines are packed with fat melting omega-3 fatty acids.

Research from the university of Maryland Medical Centre found that cardio sessions longer than 45mins may break down muscle, causing your body to store fat.

Made your own lunch so you know exactly what your eating! that way your less likely to eat trans fats and other baddies.

Not only does exercise improve your body, it helps your mental function.David Atkinson

Try compound exercises as they target several muscle groups at once!

Can't afford a gym membership no problem try 4Ever Fitness' free downloadable outdoor workout!

Spinach is a brilliant source of iron and has amazing detoxifying powers which will help to get rid of that spare tyre for good.

Eating an organic/grass fed unsalted butter will help you lose weight. This Butter has high amounts of vitamin A and iodine supporting your thyroid gland to function more efficiently. The thyroid regulates your metabolism so this creates a faster metabolism and increases fat loss.Travis Jones

Water! invest in a good size water bottle to ensure you get enough water during the day not just during your workouts!

Don't target fat spots! shredding fat is a total body process, so try high density workouts for all over workouts.

Did you know that when you eat a salad with a vinegar based dressing a signal is passed to your brain letting you know that you are full earlier. Vinegar also helps reduce insulin released in a carbohydrate rich meal creating less fat storage from the meal.Travis Jones

Get plenty of sleep as your muscles and mind need time to repair.

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You Lift Weights?

Yoga For Beginners

The Kettlebell

Soy Milk

Your Skin and Exercising

A Boxing Fan and a Magic Man

Warmup Exercises

Fat vs Muscle

Clubbells & Yoga

4 Fatty Foods You Can Eat Guilt-Free

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