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• How to design a personal training plan in 8 simple steps
  We have all read magazines telling us the best workouts for thinning down, putting on muscle and developing 6 pack abs. But the workout section is only 1 part of designing a professional personal training program. Following the 8 steps below will ensure you get results quickly, safely, and consistently. It will also catapult you above the average personal trainer and establish you as a professional in your field.
  Published 17Feb2010, viewed 175 times

• Are you poisoning yourself with milk?
  We all grow up being forced to drink milk for healthy bones and a white smile. Most get weaned off Mothers milk and straight onto cow's milk. But, unless you are consuming raw milk you are drinking little more than hard to digest sugar water with added chemicals.
  Published 10Feb2010, viewed 192 times

• How often should you exercise?
  So you have decided to start on your 2010 health and fitness regime. You have hundreds of options available to you: join a gym, start a fitness class, exercise at home or train for an event. No matter what option you choose there is still one question that must always be answered, how often should I exercise?
  Published 04Feb2010, viewed 223 times

• Why sit ups won't Flatten your Abs in 2010
  There have now been over 200 books written on sit ups, crunches and stomach exercises. All intended to flatten your stomach and produce 6 pack abs. What does this tell us? Ab exercises have been vastly explored. Sit ups and crunches don't give us 6 pack abs. This is fact. There is no magical abs machine or exercise out there. Truth is, exercise has only a very small amount to do with thinning your waist line.
  Published 05Jan2010, viewed 185 times

• How to burn fat without moving your feet with kettlebell workouts
  There are much more effective ways to burn fat than running. In fact going for a 20 - 30 minute jog is the last thing that I would prescribe for fat loss. Not only do these jogs magnify injuries in the untrained individual but also reduce your potential for future fat loss. Kettlebell workouts offer a better way to burn fat fast and you don't even need to move your feet.
  Published 31Dec2009, viewed 483 times

• Planning an unhealthy Christmas? 7 tips for reducing the damage
  We all like to go a little wild at Christmas. The thought of exercise and healthy foods just go out the window. So baring in mind that you won't have your health and fitness head on this Christmas, here are 7 tips for reducing the damage to your body.
  Published 22Dec2009, viewed 214 times

• Why most fat loss programs don't work
  Many of us have tried various fat loss workouts, been on bizarre diet plans or even hired a personal trainer but most of us are left disappointed and frustrated with the results we achieve.
  Published 04Jan2010, viewed 272 times

• How to design the best Kettlebell Workouts
  Kettlebells have exploded on to the fitness scene over the last few years. For those of you who haven't experienced the benefits of training with a kettlebell now is the time to get started.
  Published 04Jan2010, viewed 312 times

• Coping With Stress - The Simple Solution
  Sad but true, there is no such thing as a completely stress free life. In fact, in a way we wouldn't want a life devoid of any stress, because stress can be a great motivator.
  Published 29Dec2009, viewed 834 times

• Restore your body with Post Natal Exercise
  A new baby is a wonderful, life changing experience. Unfortunately, it can also be a less than wonderful body changing experience, as many a new mother discovers once they look in the mirror following their pregnancy.
  Published 25Dec2009, viewed 207 times

• Diabetes Symptoms - The Basics
  You may have noticed that the disease of diabetes has been a lot in the news lately, and no wonder since it is one of the fastest increasing diseases in the world today.
  Published 17Dec2009, viewed 863 times

• What is Cellulite and how exercise prevents it
  If your personal appearance suffers from the formation of unsightly bumps and blemishes, then at least you can take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. In fact, nearly ninety percent of women have some form of this problem. Despite the fact that we can all recognize it when we see it, what exactly is cellulite anyway?
  Published 10Dec2009, viewed 240 times

• Treating Asthma with Exercise
  For reasons that are not fully understood, the prevalence of asthma is on the rise worldwide. In the United Kingdom alone there are over three million sufferers. Could exercise be the cure?
  Published 04Dec2009, viewed 242 times

• Should I Exercise During Pregnancy?
  Should you exercise during pregnancy? The unequivocal answer is: YES! Exercise will help your body (and your mind, and your emotions) manage more effectively the stresses of being pregnant. Find out the do's and don'ts.
  Published 29Nov2009, viewed 159 times

• 7 Simple Ways to Cure Back Pain
  No matter how much you workout in a gym or attend classes do you still have those niggling back pains that keep you from achieving your goals and frequently visiting your therapist?
  Published 14Jul2009, viewed 233 times

• Top 5 reasons why you'll never have six pack abs
  If you have been dreaming of six pack abs and pumping out thousands of crunches a day in the hope of being beach ready then it's time for a reality check. Here are my top 5 reasons why you'll never get your ripped stomach...
  Published 30Jul2008, viewed 274 times

• Competition Kettlebell Training: Improving the Snatch
  Want to start competition kettlebell training, then follow these tips to master the snatch for more efficient training.
  Published 16May2008, viewed 422 times

• Why Kettlebell training is so incredible for fat loss
  In all my years as a personal trainer and fitness advisor I have never seen such an amazing piece of equipment as the Russian Kettlebell for fat loss. Not only are they incredibly effective for rapid weight loss but they are cheap to buy, require very little space and are fun to use. In fact, I have never come across a client that has told me they do not enjoy working out with kettlebells.
  Published 20Apr2008, viewed 261 times

• How to become seriously obese in 7 easy steps
  Want to really pile on the pounds and achieve obesity in the minimum amount of time then follow these 7 easy steps.
  Published 26Feb2008, viewed 290 times

• The 7 Deadly Sins of Running
  Are you still getting up early in the pouring rain and pounding the streets in the hope of losing that excess belly fat? Well all that hard work could be for nothing and leave you injured too! Find out why running is one of the last things you should be doing for your health with my 7 deadly sins of running.
  Published 05Feb2008, viewed 272 times

• How to destroy fat using just bodyweight exercises at home
  Stop wasting time at the gym and getting little or no results. You can achieve so much more with an educated approach using just your bodyweight at home.
  Published 20Dec2007, viewed 325 times

• The single most important thing to improve your health
  There is one thing that is more important than exercise and nutrition for your overall health. It is available to everybody but very few of us are taking full advantage of this natural ability.
  Published 06Dec2007, viewed 289 times

• 8 Questions to ask before hiring a personal trainer?
  Personal training is becoming more and more popular as people struggle with their waistlines and general health. But with thousands upon thousands of personal trainers popping up all over the place how do you know which ones are the real deals and which ones are in it just to cash in on this highly lucrative market. Don't spend all your hard earned money before you ask the following 8 simple questions:
  Published 29Nov2007, viewed 303 times

• The 7 most common mistakes made when exercising
  As a London Personal Trainer I spend around 1000 hours a year training my clients and have discovered that 7 reoccurring mistakes are made on a frequent basis. Just by taking note and correcting these 7 issues will dramatically improve your results and prevent injury.
  Published 24Nov2007, viewed 311 times

• Detox and improve your life with correct breathing
  Most of us are breathing incorrectly and ultimately missing out on a whole host of health benefits. A few simple breathing tips can radically change your life.
  Published 15Nov2007, viewed 415 times

• Evolution explains how to lose weight quickly, easily and naturally
  It only takes a look back at how our body has evolved to see why we are facing an obesity epedemic. The answers to a slim, fit and healthy body are easily achieved if we follow some simple rules.
  Published 06Nov2007, viewed 414 times

• How to get 6 pack abs without doing situps
  For 6 pack abs and a strong functional core you need to stop doing situps and concentrate on more effective and functional exercises.
  Published 31Oct2007, viewed 401 times

• Do you feel dizzy during exercise? Find out why....
  It is very common nowadays to feel dizzy and light headed during exercise but this is preventable. Find out how you can avoid these symptoms and have a better and more enjoyable workout
  Published 30Oct2007, viewed 353 times

• Long cardio is a killer and increases your body fat!
  Common views on cardio training for weight loss have now been turned upside down. Evidence is proving that for weight loss and to improve your heart and lungs long cardio is definately NOT the answer.
  Published 23Oct2007, viewed 330 times

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