KEY WORDS TO FITNESS CV (CARDIOVASCULAR) Exercise which works the heart and lungs, eg: bike, rowing or running. AEROBIC Aerobic means “with oxygen”. Aerobic exercise is any exercise where sufficient oxygen can be breathed in to supply all the relevant muscles and allow them to continue working. ANAEROBIC Anaerobic means “without oxygen”. Anaerobic exercise is […]
TRAINING PRINCIPLES The F.I.T.T. Principle Of Training Can Be Applied To All Methods Of Training. FITT Means: Frequency: The number of times each week that you train, for maximum benefit you should be doing at least 3sessions per week. Intensity: The level of which you workout at. This can be measured by Heart-Rate. Time: Length […]
DONT WASTE YOUR BREATH! GET YOUR TRAINING ON TARGET WITH EFFICIENT TRAINING METHODS The promise to visit a gym is for many a promise never kept, excuses of lack of time due to work and family life. But all too often I find even the minority regular gym goers who would miss their own wedding […]
FIGHTING HEARTBURN SUFFERING FROM AN ACID BURNING PAIN? If you suffer from an acid burning pain, this could be heartburn, although many people mistake this for indigestion. The pain of heartburn can feel like a burning sensation behind the breastbone or spreading upwards from your stomach towards your throat. You may also have noticed that […]
WHY IS VITAMIN C SO IMPORTANT FOR GOOD HEALTH? Has anyone ever said to you when you were suffering from cold or flu, “have you taken your vitamin C?” Chances are we’ve all had it said to us. And why? Because vitamin C is one of the most popular vitamin to take. But do we […]
40% of Women Are Dieting Right Now – So Why Aren’t They All Slim? It is estimated at least 15million people in the UK are dieting right now, including 40% of all women in the UK on some kind of diet at any one time. Of those who diet, 95% will regain their weight and […]
REFLEXOLOGY Reflexology is a form of foot massage originating in China around 5000 years ago. It is based on the principle that points on the feet correspond to organs and structures of the body and are linked by energy channels or zones. When illness occurs, the corresponding channel becomes blocked. Reflexology aims to destroy the […]
Reiki is a system of healing that can deal with problems of any kind, whether physical, emotional or mental. It often succeeds where other treatments have failed and works to release accumulated daily stress, which is ideal for today’s hectic, stressful lifestyles. Reiki uses a hands-on technique that both relies upon and helps to develop […]
T’ai Chi is an ancient form of slow, gentle, rhythmic exercise, which originated in China. The movements of T’ai Chi gently tone and strengthen the muscles and organs, improve circulation and posture and relax both body and mind. T’ai Chi teaches patience and relaxation and is a perfect antidote for the stress of modern lifestyles. […]
Your heart is a very strong muscle that works non-stop. It pumps blood around your body. The blood carries oxygen and food to keep your body working. Your heart is so strong that it only takes a minute to pump blood to your toes and back again! The right side of your heart sends blood […]
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