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Gym’s | A long and interesting history
The concept of a "gym" has a long and interesting history, with its roots going back to ancient civilisations.
How Fitness, Community, and the Outdoors Support Mental Health
On World Mental Health Day, it’s important to highlight the powerful connection between physical fitness, community, and mental well-being. Exercise isn’t just about building muscle or losing weight—it plays a vital role in supporting mental health. Being part of a supportive community and engaging in outdoor activities can have profound benefits for your mind and mood. Let’s dive into how these factors can help improve mental health.
The Truth About Fat Loss: Why Cardio Isn’t Enough
When people think about losing fat, the first thing that comes to mind is often cardio. Whether it’s long runs, cycling, or hours on the elliptical, cardio seems like the go-to method for shedding fat. But here’s the truth: cardio alone won’t get you the fat loss results you’re looking for.
Embrace The Outdoors: The Science-Backed Benefits Of Outdoor Fitness
In our modern, fast-paced world, making time for physical exercise can be a challenge. However, the benefits of physical activity are manifold, and when you combine that with the great outdoors, the advantages multiply. Outdoor fitness is an exciting way to revitalize your exercise routine and re-connect with nature. Here's what the latest research says about outdoor fitness.
Choosing the Right Running Shoe for Outdoor Bootcamp Classes: A Comparison of Salomon Speedcross and Nike Pegasus Trail
When it comes to participating in outdoor bootcamp classes, having the right running shoe is essential. The right pair of shoes can make all the difference in terms of comfort, support, and performance. In this article, we will take a closer look at two popular options for outdoor bootcamp classes: the Salomon Speedcross and the Nike Pegasus Trail. Both shoes are well-designed and provide a secure and custom fit, but they differ in terms of traction, support, and durability. Let's take a closer look at each shoe to see which one is the best fit for your needs.
Unlock Your Professional Potential: The Benefits of Regular Physical Training
When it comes to improving our professional lives, we often focus on things like networking, learning new skills, and climbing the corporate ladder. However, there's one aspect of our lives that often gets overlooked when it comes to professional success - physical fitness. Regular physical training can have a significant impact on your professional career, both in terms of performance and overall well-being.
Military Fitness: One Of The Most Effective Exercise Programs
The goal of military-style workouts is to increase strength and endurance, while also working on cardiovascular conditioning and flexibility. It can be tailored to the needs of each individual, making it an ideal program for those seeking to improve their overall physical fitness.
The Benefits of Group Exercise Classes
Group exercise classes are a great way to stay motivated and accountable, as well as have fun while being healthier! They can help you reduce stress hormones, promote a healthier lifestyle and improve your mood. With the right instructor and the right program, there's no reason why you can't have a great time while being healthier!
6 Benefits of Functional Strength Training
The biggest myth about functional strength training is that you have to do something stupid like sandbag cleans or farmer's walk in order to get benefits. This couldn't be further from the truth! Functional strength training can include any movement pattern that you need for your sport, job or life.
LET’S TALK ABOUT HIIT!
It’s physiologically impossible to sustain maximal intensities during exercise for an extended amount of time. This is because of how our bodies use fuel.
If you were asked to run as fast as you can for 10 minutes, unless you balanced the effort over a 10-minute duration you simply could not sustain a very high tempo pace.
Strength Training Guide For Beginners
When you start strength training, it can be daunting. In particular, if you've never done any strength workouts before, it may feel like you are out of your depth.
However, once you get started and understand the benefits to your body, you will never look back.
Battle Bootcamp Partners With Muscle Food
When I heard BB was approached by Muscle Food to partner up and offer an awesome product to the community, as a keen lover of food I was excited to offer my tasting skill set up, free of charge! I am the kind of person that prepares for a night out to a restaurant by scrutinising the online menus, so I know before I turn up, what meal I will order.
Pre Workout Food To Avoid For Bootcamp
Exercising on an empty stomach might just see you falling below your peak performance levels, but eating the wrong types of food prior to your session might be causing you performance issues more so. Therefore, consuming the right pre workout food prior to your session can help improve your performance. Some foods might make you feel sluggish. Some might make you feel bloated or even nauseous.
HIIT Training for Beginners and How To Get Started
HIIT came seemingly out of nowhere and took the fitness world by storm. People barely knew what it was and what benefits it offered, and then, all of a sudden, everyone began touting the idea. The question is, what made HIIT so popular, and does it truly work so well for us? Today, we’ll go over everything you need to know about HIIT workout for beginners.
Ready? Let’s dive in.
How Circuit Training Can Help Maximise Your Results
Many fitness instructors and personal trainers are now using high-intensity training as a main method of fat-burning for weight loss, while some professional bodybuilders mix cardio in their exercise routines. What's the truth? If you're confused on the issue, you're not alone. It seems complicated until you split it down into the basic truth.
How Bootcamp can improve your mental health
In the ‘5 year forward document’ published by the Department of Health in 2014 the role of exercise in improving health outcomes was described. This included reducing type 2 diabetes, the management of obesity, improving long term conditions both mental and physical. The role of exercise goes well beyond physical benefits, showing benefits for self-esteem and the well-being of individuals and groups.
How to dress for a workout in winter weather
There’s a saying amongst military personnel and adventurers circles that there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.
Specialisation In the Fitness World
What does this mean? Well, Elliud Kipchoge a runner that recently covered Marathon distance with an average of 2.50KM per minute pace wouldn’t try to gain much muscle mass or otherwise his speed and endurance would drop significantly.
9 running tips to prevent injury and smash your goals
We all know that injury prevention is better than cure, so follow our top tips to staying injury-free this year and enjoy getting fit with Battle Bootcamp Run Ready session.
Outdoor Fitness Versus Indoor Fitness
Outdoor fitness refers to exercise undertaken outside. This could be in a park, in the wilderness or even city streets, so long as you're not under the cover of a building.