Amazing Benefits I Found Out From a Simple Five-Minute Walk

Life is stressful, but as a father, it takes it to a whole new level. The pressure from work, the kids and not to mention the wife. I often go for a walk when I feel stress building up. Walking is a form of exercise, which it raises the heart rate and breathing. This helps...

Amazing benefits I saw from stretching for 30 days

My chronic back pain changed my life. Injury after injury, my body couldn't keep up with my active lifestyle. At age 17 I could hardly walk from back pain. I tried everything, from different medications to different doctors. Nothing seemed to help. I came across a video on YouTube on the benefits of stretching. So...

3 reasons why parents should encourage their children to be fit

As a child, I used to get bullied in school. A friend introduced me to a local gym, so I leapt on the opportunity. I initially used the gym as an escapism tool, but soon started seeing many other benefits to the gym. It's for these reasons that I want to encourage my kids to...

3 little known benefits of skipping, It’s more than just fun

I used to think that skipping is only for children. It wasn’t until after I started skipping myself did I realise how wrong I was. Skipping is fun for all ages. Athletes consider it one of the most important pieces of equipment to improve their cardio system. It’s extremely portable, due to its size, you...

3 awesome reasons why you need to lift weights

Ever thought about why people spend so much time lifting weights? What are the benefits? If you want to improve your health, then you may want to consider lifting weight. It isn't about building muscles and looking bulky but has many other benefits. Improves strength and endurance Lifting weights helps you become stronger. It promotes...

4 Awesome Benefits of Swimming That Everyone Needs To Know

I love to swim. No matter your age, there's no reason why you shouldn't be swimming. Not only is it fun but swimming is a fantastic way to keep fit, healthy and even make friends. Here are my top reasons why I love to swim. Helps you to keep fit As well as being a...

Do Fathers Need To Be Fit?

The benefits for fathers for keeping git

I Tried Skipping for 30 Days, Here’s What I Found Out

I avoided skipping for many years, as I used to think that it was only for kids. Boy was I wrong. Skipping is for all ages. After 30 days of skipping, this is what I found out. A good warm-up and cool down can't be emphasised enough Warm-ups are a must. Not only if you...

How Fitness Transformed My Life and What It Can Do for You

We all know of the benefits of physical fitness training. But at times the mental benefits can be greater than the physical ones. See how going to the gym changed my life. At school, I was a quiet child, I kept myself to myself. For this reason, I was easy prey for the bullies. Years...

You Won’t Believe What Happened After I Stretched for 30 Days

Is there a benefit to stretching every day, or is it overhyped? I decided to stretch for 30 days. You won't believe the results. Initial exposure to stretching I've come across stretching from a very young age, but it seemed like an overhyped fad. I believed, "If it's not going to get you big bulky...