High intensity interval workouts (HIIT) follow the basic principle of short bursts of effort alternating with recovery periods. You can read a full explanation of HIIT workouts, the different formats they can have, their benefits Read More
Make an energetic start to the day with this quick full body morning workout. It should only take you about 10 minutes, no need to get down on the floor and you can do it Read More
There are lots of aspects to healthy living, including good diet, being active, mental wellbeing and getting enough sleep. These 25 healthy living tips that are easy to follow and will help you lead a Read More
Back pain is a very common problem, affecting around 80% of us at some time during our life. There are many possible reasons for back pain, but it’s often just due to muscle imbalances causing Read More
The starting point for this running schedule is that you should be able to run 1.25 miles/2km. (If you’re not at this level, then see the link at the bottom for a 0 to 2km Read More
There are lots of floor glute exercises that are great for targeting the area, but the advantage of standing glute exercises is that they will also improve core strength, balance and coordination. Standing workouts also Read More
Although running is a great way to exercise, it can often result in injury. It’s a high impact exercise and the faster you run, the higher the impact. If you have a strong core and Read More
The 4 exercises in this challenge target the lower part of the “6 pack” muscles. Abdominal curl type exercises that involve lifting the upper body off the floor are good for working the upper and Read More
Improve your leg strength and endurance each day with this 30 day wall sit exercise challenge. The wall sit works all the main leg muscles, especially the front of the thighs. All you need to Read More
If you’re not keen on exercise or have a busy schedule, then a good option is to walk for fitness and health. It’s easy to add more walking into your daily life, for example by: Read More
Staying motivated to work out isn’t always easy. There are lots of different strategies people use to stay motivated – what works for you will depend on your personality. Some people are motivated by results, some Read More
Work all your leg muscles with this 90 day fitness challenge. There are 5 exercises in total, which rotate in a 3 day pattern. These are: Wall sits, which work all the leg muscles, but Read More
Get your heart rate up and burn calories with this cardio circuit workout. It’s a 4 week program, with the circuit intervals and the number of circuits increasing over the 4 weeks. Safety notes The Read More
How much exercise does it take to burn 100 calories? It depends on what you do, in general the harder you’re working and the more out of breath you feel, the more calories you will Read More
Get organised and motivated with these free printable workout stickers for your planner. According to research studies, exercise prompts and reminders increase motivation and exercise participation. When we record our intention to do something rather Read More
There are 4 layers of abdominal muscles, but it’s the top layer that gives the trained, 6 pack look. These are the muscles that are worked by crunches. Basically an abdominal crunch involves bringing your Read More
This program is based on doing 90 minutes walking each week, gradually increasing the effort over the course of 6 weeks. It uses intervals at 3 different walking speeds, to help you achieve a higher Read More
The plank exercise works the deep core muscles – the ones that pull the abdominal area in flat. They have to work hard to stabilise the body and hold it in a straight line when Read More
Try this 14 day workout challenge to kick start yourself in a regular fitness habit. There are 4 different routines, each to be done 3 times, with 2 days rest over the 14 days, as Read More
How to download and use If you’re cutting manually, then download the PDF file in whichever size you want. Print onto a single sheet shipping label, or alternatively print onto plain paper and use a Read More
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