One of the issues which a lot of people forget about is the importance of relaxing after a good work out. I tend to have a lot of energy after exercising and I am always tempted to keep going and do more than I really should do. It was only a few months ago that I managed to curb my natural instincts and started to take it easier when I got back home. Since I...

Taking supplements and performing the right moves is all very well when athletic training, but it’s worth considering these tools to really make the most out of your exercise program. Chalk It’s often overlooked by strength trainers and athletes, but using chalk to powder your hands when lifting a barbell cam improve your performance. Thanks to added grip, it’s...

If you’re one of the many people who’ve taken up running to get fit in the new year, chances are you may be feeling the strain a bit by now – especially if it’s the first exercise you’ve done in a while! The important thing to remember is to take things slowly and don’t over-stretch yourself: if you push yourself too hard...

Regular visits to the gym are literally a lifesaver for many people, especially those exercising under medical advice. For the rest of us, they are a great way to stay in shape, lose weight, boost our immune systems and relieve stress. Everyone has specific areas they like to focus on, but what do you go for when you’ve only got an hour? Abs, legs, cardio, or...

Get ready: the biggest eating and drinking week of the year is just around the corner. Over the next week and a half, you’ll be eating more cake and pudding and drinking more pints than you quite possibly have all year long. But once your week of indulgence is over, it’s time to get your exercise program back on track. Download these fitness apps to help get you...

Exploring the stunning landscape of New Zealand by the tires of your bike will afford achingly beautiful vistas and a true way to escape into the wilderness. Here are our top 5 towns to jump onto the saddle and start peddling through, so get ready. Queenstown The birthplace of the bungee jump and most other adrenaline-dosed activities, Queenstown is both beautiful...

Go into any female locker room, changing room or office and the chances of hearing someone discussing the latest diet they are on are pretty high.  Go into a male environment and you are a lot less likely to hear a similar discussion.  Plenty of men do diet but they are less likely to talk about it with others which may mean less support leading to less...