Body Archives - Page 7 of 7

Tough core exercises to give your abs a real workout!

Oct

6

2012

Having a strong core is good for sports but it is also useful for a good posture and to reduce the risk of back injuries. The following two sets of exercises are my favourites and are suitable for intermediate and advanced practice. Inclined leg raises For the first exercises, you will need a weights bench ...

How to do tricep dips at home

Oct

6

2012

Triceps? What are they? Located in the upper rear of the arm, triceps are under-rated muscles as everyone seems to focus on biceps but triceps are actually very useful muscles – you need them when you are driving, cycling, getting up from a lying position and pushing something away from you. Additionally, as they are ...

Chi Kung meditation

Oct

6

2012

Achieve inner calm and good health, learn to still the mind and achieve a greater sense of well-being. Using various techniques including affirmations, visualisation and energy control, Chi Kung is an effective way of achieving wellness. If you are always suffering from the same illnesses, Chi Kung can be a great way of freeing the ...

What is Reiki?

Oct

6

2012

Reiki is a japanese healing technique and comes from two Japanese words, “Rei” and “Ki”, which mean “Universal” and “Energy”. It is a hands-on modality which helps the body to heal and achieve a deep sense of peace. Reiki is said to flow through the healer and into the patient – the Reiki therapist is ...

A simple, effective fat-burning exercise routine for beginners

Oct

6

2012

Introduction The following routine incorporates High Intensity Interval Training which is the best way I have found of smashing through plateaus when losing weight. It also saves time – it is said that 15 minutes of HIIT is equivalent to a 45 minute run! What is High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)? The principle idea of ...

10 top tips to help you to lose weight (2/2)

Sep

29

2012

[ Part 1 ] 6. Long term targets: go for longer term targets as they are easier to achieve. Don’t try to lose 10lbs a week as in the first week you’ll be full of enthusiasm but by the third week you’ll probably go back to your old habits and put the weight back on ...

10 top tips to help you to lose weight (1/2)

Sep

29

2012

In my life, I meet so many people who are trying to lose weight and often struggle to do so and keep it off. I am passionate about keeping fit and maintaining a healthy weight – and helping others to do so and have found that simple lifestyle changes make weight loss very achievable. Below, ...