Showing posts with label staying fit without a gym. Show all posts
Showing posts with label staying fit without a gym. Show all posts

Thursday, 16 May 2013

Having a blast!

Having fun in Weston Supermare. 

Don't get me wrong had a really tough start to this morning, woke up nice and early.. 

Ok, had a bit of a lie in. 


Had my Vi Shake, then headed out to the Gym.

Went to the gym worked out for about an hour doing a mixture of power plates (those things are tough believe me, was only on it for 20 minutes, but felt the effects!) and spent over 15 minutes doing stomach crunches and floor work
Must have easily used up over 280 calories if not more. 

Chilled out in the Sauna and Steam room for an hour. This was heaven, I love the steam room, I could live in it.  It's great for the pores and for breathingSpent some time in the Jacuzzi before getting ready to go out and about to the beach at Weston Supermare.  

Did loads of walking about, saw some great shops (no shoes though :()

Topped off the day with a lovely Chinese meal.  

My point is?


Put walking and exercising in your daily routine where ever you can.  Sometimes you just have to force yourself to make time.  
We all lead busy lives, but really no exercise is no excuse. 

Just 30 minutes walking or exercising a day, getting your cardio up will help to maintain a healthy heart. 

Heart disease, high blood pressure are among some of the illnesses caused by lack of exercise and bad diets.  Just by changing a few things could help improve the length and qaulity of your life.  

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Friday, 19 April 2013

*** GUEST POST *** Staying Fit Without Going to a Gym/Fitness Center


Many people’s resolutions to get fit are derailed by a bad experience with a gym or fitness center.

Whether you felt intimidated by the more experienced gym-goers or turned off by the high price of a gym membership, rest assured that this doesn’t have to be the end of your quest for fitness.

You can stay fit without ever stepping foot in a gym. If you know what to do, it’s easy to exercise effectively at home.

You can easily incorporate both cardio and strength training into a home exercise routine.

Choosing the right one for you depends on several factors, including your schedule, goals, and the amount of money you are willing to invest in home exercise.

If your goal is to burn the maximum number of calories at home, invest in some quality cardio equipment. Treadmills, elliptical trainers and stationary bicycles are some of the most popular pieces of home cardio equipment.

Elliptical trainers and treadmills provide benefits similar to those gained from running, with added potential for resistance.

Stationary bicycles, on the other hand, work all of your leg muscles, using speed and resistance to mimic the experience of riding a bike on varied terrain.

These cardiovascular exercises are all incredibly effective for burning calories while also strengthening your muscles. Over time, cardio equipment is much more cost-effective than a gym membership.

If you’re just trying to save money, you can design a free home workout routine that requires no equipment at all.

For instance, you can enjoy an intense cardio workout by simply running or jogging.

To strength train without equipment, you’ll need to perform bodyweight exercises, which use your own weight as resistance to build muscles.

Squats, planks, and those killer burpees are some of the essential building blocks in a bodyweight strength routine.

There is also plenty of small, inexpensive equipment you can pick up to enhance your workout. For example, small free weights allow you to boost your strength training routine, and you can even use them during a stationary bicycle session to get a simultaneous upper body workout.

If you feel you would benefit from following an instructor, there are many workout DVDs, apps, and online videos that can teach you effective methods for staying fit without a gym.

A jump rope, yoga mat, or set of resistance bands will give you even more home exercise options.

No matter what your fitness goals are, don’t let them get derailed simply because you’ve realized the gym isn’t for you. With a little effort, you can stay fit without ever leaving the comfort and convenience of your living room.

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-- Jordan Spindler is a freelance writer and avid fitness enthusiast. His health and fitness articles has been published in a number of national news publications, including the Houston Chronicle and the San Francisco Chronicle. He is a graduate of the University of California Riverside, and although his degree is in English, his passions are fitness and self-improvement. -- Visit his blog for more interesting posts from Jordan  www.1spinning.com
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