Page 4 - Exercise

According to the National Child Measurement Programme as part of NHS Digital, over 1 in 5 children are overweight or obese when they start school. And by the time they go to high school the statistic goes up to 1 in three children who are overweight. Therefore it is really important to instill a fun exercise ethic in your child while they are still young to ensure that they do not end up as part of this shocking statistic.

To combat the statistic there are a number of school and government led exercise related activities to help keep the kids moving. These activities are aimed at being fun and engaging to prevent your child from resorting to sitting at home on their phone or console. And with the summer holidays just around the corner, we wanted to put this blog post together to provide you with a vast list of engaging and fun activities for your little one to do over the summer to stay active. We have split these activiited into age ranges, however most children of all ages would enjoy

In recent years we have seen Social Media participation soar, which means that no matter how old you are, you are bound to have at least one social media account or at least know of them if you are to young to sign up. There are a number of platforms out there which gives people the opportunity to share their entire lives or snippets of their life with their followers and family. However this exposure can be great for some influencers but can also open yourself up to negative interaction with other users. Nowadays we are so engulfed by the world of social media, that checking and uploading to it regularly is second nature, so there is no doubt that we find ourselves heavily impacted by the images and videos we see online along with interacting with other users. 

On the subject of the impact of social media on us all, we are going to focus on how the health and fitness communities online and body image accounts are affecting their users or altering their attitudes towards exercie and healthy

At the gym and during fitness classes, HIIT is a prefferred method of working out as it involves high intesity bursts of reps with a break or a cool down type of movement inbetween before moving onto a different activity in the routine. And as this is a popular form of training, there is no doubt that this type of exercise pattern has been adapted a variety of ways. Within this article we are going to look into how the HIIT training programme has been developed for use in the pool. The water works as a great resitance to each HIIT movement performed which means that you are guaranteed to have a more effective workout while having fun. If you want to find out more about this type of fitness training then keep on reading as within this post we cover:

• The benefits of HIIT training
• The positive effects of resitance training
• How HIIT and resistance training work together
• Getting the most out of your workout
• Finding ways to get involved

Over recent years technology has dominated the fitness community by allowing athletes to gather more in depth information on their training. The most common way is to use a wristband tracker; however brands have been evolving the tracking technology to allow you to practice your sport freely without having to worry about syncing a band to your phone. 

Within this article we are going to look into some of the must-have sports technology which could help you take your training regime to the next level. In this article we are going to look into the technology created by Dribble Up. There are three types of smart balls created by Dribble Up and we are going to explore each of these further within this post:

• Smart Soccer Ball
• Smart Basket Ball
• Smart Medicine Ball

In recent years the health and fitness trends have evolved along with the addition of emotional well-being aspects. And from this, is where Wellness Festivals were born. Typically when you think of a festival, you think of muddy fields and obscenely loud music until the early hours. However, Wellness Festivals are the exact opposite of this and help you become one with your body through allowing yourself to escape from everyday life.

Therefore, if you have not come across the concept of Wellness Festivals before, we have put together a list of six events held here in the UK which might peak your interest. Along with this we are going to look into what a Wellness Festival actually is and how you can benefit from attending. So if you want to find out more about this health trend on the rise, then keep on reading.

Possibly one of the biggest worldwide concerns is that of the longevity of a healthy planet. As humans there are a long list of things which generation after generation has done to harm the world. However, the strive to reverse the effects of Global Warming are hot on consumer and company minds alike. And this is why we have seen such a great advance in technology and alternative methods of creating products and services which help us give back to the environment.

So within this article we are going to look into various improvements in the fitness world are helping us save the planet. We will also explain how easy it is for you to get involved with making simple changes in your day to day life which will help reverse the damaging effects on the world. There are four main topics we are going to cover in this blog post and they are as follows:

• Sustainable Sports Clothing
• Alternative Commuting Methods
• Enhanced Gym Equipment
• Innovative Drinking Bottles

Are you a great motivator? Do you love maintaining a healthy lifestyle? Are you a positive influence on others? Then a personal trainer could be the job you are looking for. This type of job is possibly one of the most rewarding ones out there. When training with your clients you are able to watch them grow and evolve through your assistance. Whether their goals are to lose weight, get fitter, run a marathon, take up the sport professionally, you too will receive an outstanding level of satisfaction as well as them when they reach their end goals. So, if personal training is something you would be interest in, then keep on reading.

General Job Description of a PT

Whether you are applying for a position or are exploring your options, within this section of the article we are going to look into the requirements for a PT in general. This therefore will be able to provide you with a rough idea of what qualifications and experience you need for the job role.

These are the general elements needed

When it comes to fuelling our bodies, we all know the importance of finding the right balance of our food groups. But often new diets and crazes emerge which leads us to want to experiment more with our intake. And recently two have become increasingly popular and have divided a community of health conscious people. This is because these diets known as Carnivore and Vegan are polar opposites. Therefore within this blog post we are going to look into the basics of each of these diets from the food you can and can’t consume to the health benefits and risks to each of them. So if you are interested in learning more about the latest diets and lifestyles to sweep the nation then continue reading.

What is the Carnivore Diet?

The first of the two diets we are going to look into is the Carnivore. A Carnivore diet dates back to prehistoric times when the only foods we could eat were those we could hunt. Therefore for a Carnivore diet you would mainly consume meat such as beef, pork, chicken, turkey,

If you want to try out a new way to train but don’t want to hold back on your love for swimming, than pool based resistance training could be right up your street. Within this article we are going to explore a new fitness trend called underwater weight lifting. Below we are going to explore what the training is, the benefits and risks of the activity along with how you can get involved. So if you want to find out more about under water weight lifting and what it can do for you, keep on reading!

What is it?

Underwater weight lifting is the ultimate resistance training routine. Combining the resistance experienced in the water, with the additional strain on your muscles from lifting weights, this workout will truly push you to your limits. You can start small with light weights partially submerged in the water, and the most experienced sportsmen can also lift much heavier weights deep under the water.

This training regime took off recently when Speedo and Lifetime Fitness collaborated to

The world of fitness is ever evolving which means that there are new forms of workout popping up all the time. And with this, it is often overwhelming when it comes to choosing which new activity to try. So, within this article we are going to take an in depth look into F45 Fitness Training. Throughout this post we will take a look at what the workouts actually consist of, who it is beneficial for and how to get involved. Therefore, if you are interested in learning more about this training regime then continue reading.

What is F45 Fitness Training?

If you are after a workout which is less than an hour but packs a punch, then F45 Fitness Training is something you should definitely take a look into. The whole premise of this form of training is to ensure that you get a top quality workout covered in just 45 minutes. There are over 27 different types of routines which you can choose from when practising this activity which means that you can switch it up effortlessly.

Each session combines