What happens if you stop training for a month

What happens if you stop training for a month

Whether you were side-lined by an injury, let your schedule hinder your workouts or you simply lost the motivation to step on the stair climber, a longer-than-expected break from your fitness routine can lead to surprising physical, mental, and emotional changes. Our...
Working out in the morning vs evening

Working out in the morning vs evening

Working out in the a.m. has its perks, sure. But there are benefits to being an evening sweater, too. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons. In the fitness world, there’s no rivalry as contentious as the one between those who get after it at the crack of dawn, and...
7 common sports injuries

7 common sports injuries

WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PREVENTING AND TREATING THE SEVEN MOST COMMON SPORTS INJURIES   THE MOST COMMON SPORTS INJURIES ARE STRAINS AND SPRAINS Sprains are injuries to ligaments, the tough bands connecting bones in a joint. Suddenly stretching ligaments past...
Men’s Health

Men’s Health

As family and work commitments spike many men, particularly in their middle years, allow regular exercise to drop from their priority list.All men know the importance of regular exercise. However, when the kids are screaming for attention, the bins need taking out,...
Colds and Flu

Colds and Flu

Most of us will probably have a cold this winter and some of us will have flu, including swine flu. Find out how to look after yourself if these viruses affect you. Coughs, colds, and flu are a fact of life in the winter. On average adults get between two and five...