Running is one of the best exercises for weight loss and fat burning because it gets your muscles working while testing your cardio system to the max. You can do it anywhere, vary your pace depending on your fitness and energy levels, and you need no specialist equipment to get started. That said, what you
When you want to lose weight the right way it can be hard to know which type of exercise to turn to. A quick look at elite athletes will show you that it’s possible to get into incredible shape by cycling while also getting to go out there and explore the world. All you have
When you want to burn fat you instantly start to think of all the things you have to stop putting into your body: junk food, sweets, sodas; you name it, it seems to be off the menu. The problem with this way of thinking is that it overlooks the fact that you need to carefully
The great thing about swimming is that as a zero-impact exercise, it allows you to build up your mileage and intensity with minimal risk of injury. The result? A smart and proven approach to weight loss that you can fit around your daily routine. Here’s everything you need to know to get started… Why
Who says you have to join a gym to build the physique you’ve always wanted? The truth is that the rise of home workouts have led to a whole host of new and exciting workout routines you can do in the comfort of your own home with little or no equipment. Ideal when you want
What would happen if you could lose weight and get in shape with nothing but regular walking? It’s the question everyone is asking right now, so we thought what better time to dive into the details and take a closer look. We’re going to start with the basics and then build things up so you
We understand that CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) may be a new topic for many of you. That’s why our chief trainer at Barcelona Bootcamp, Iain Bainbridge, has provided you with everything you need to know about CBT. What is it exactly? And, how can it be help you in reaching your weight loss and fitness
Lack of sleep is linked to almost every major disease from Alzheimer’s, cancer and diabetes to heart disease and obesity. Chronic lack of sleep can have devastating psychological effects as well: memory impairment, concentration difficulties, mood swings, even depression. Less well-known is that what happens to your body chemistry when you sleep has a huge
About one in ten adults suffer from depression, with over one million deaths a year from suicide worldwide. It is only fairly recently that clinical depression has been seen as a medical disorder treatable with medication and therapy. Exercise has never played an especially important role in treatment. Today, however, there is considerable proof that
Walking has long been underrated as a form of exercise and a way to burn calories, but more and more studies are showing that it can produce physical benefits on a par with running with even greater mental benefits. A recent comparison of the National Runners’ Health Study with the National Walkers’ Health Study showed
When you look for professional services from a dentist, a physiotherapist or psychologist – you look at degrees, recommendations, specialisation and, to some extent, professional chemistry. Looking for a personal trainer is very similar, yet because it is still a relatively new profession, people tend to be less critical and less careful. Here are a
Body weight is often used as an indicator of fitness progress and fat loss. When people attempt to achieve their weight loss goals and don’t see pounds coming off on the scale every week, they can get a little discouraged. Weight loss vs Fat loss The only way to measure the progress in slimming down
When body builder Jack Lalanne opened his first health club in Oakland, California in 1936, he was called a “nut”. His combination of nutritional advice, weight training, and calisthenics were unheard of at the time. But, soon he had a national exercise program on TV that ran a full 34 years turning him into a
THE NEW YOU MAGAZINE The Benefits of Cross Training What are some of the benefits of Cross training? Cross training is term that you have probably heard before, but is it really worth doing? Let’s take a look at what it is, why it helps you, and some common training modalities. That way you’ll be
THE NEW YOU MAGAZINE HOW TO AVOID OVERTRAINING – Sometimes less is more. When you start training and embracing the grind you can get yourself into a mindset where you literally cannot wait to train. You put in the extra work, cut no corners with your diet, and the results soon start to speak for
THE NEW YOU MAGAZINE WINTER TRAINING – HOW TO KEEP UP THE MOMENTUM When the winter training months arrive and the cold snap finally hits, training in general will often take a back seat. It’s nothing to be ashamed of or to be worried about, but you want to stay on top of it. To
THE NEW YOU MAGAZINE WHAT IS A PLATEAU? BREAKING THROUGH PLATEAUS THE SMARTER WAY You might have heard of training plateaus, and to be perfectly honest with you they can be a real pain to get over. To give you some food for thought we’re going to take a look at several ways you can
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