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Why Your Tank Keeps Running Empty During Your Fitness Efforts

Dedicating yourself to your fitness can feel great. At last, you’ll be able to address your health in ways you’ve never gotten around to before. You might dedicate a set time each day to the cause. You may just decide that you’re going to take a more focused approach to fitness. The moment you make that vow, you’ll feel better straight away. And, as hard as they are, those first few fitness sessions will make a massive difference to how you feel on the whole. You might notice aches and pains fading. You should also see your stamina increasing straight away.

But, after these initial improvements, many of us hit walls when it comes to working out. The buzz of getting started wears off, and it becomes harder to force ourselves to keep on top. For some of us, our sessions themselves become more challenging as time goes by. It isn’t unusual, for instance, to reach a stage in your stamina which you can’t get past. It may be that you want to build your practice, but find that you keep running out of steam every time you get past a certain point.

The first thing to bear in mind is that this is entirely normal. It’s also the reason many people give up the fight after a few weeks of trying. But, you needn’t do the same. Instead, remember those benefits you felt to start. Then, ask yourself whether the following mistakes are behind your inability to keep your fuel tank full.

You Aren’t Eating Enough

One of the most common reasons for issues here is that you aren’t eating enough. For many of us, losing weight goes hand in hand with our fitness goals. When you pair the two together, though, you end up eating less and still burning more calories than you ever have. That means you’re never going to be able to push your fitness further. You won’t have the energy to do so. This is especially the case if you’re embarking on something like weight lifting. To make a real go of this, you need to increase your intake of foods heavy in protein. Otherwise, your body will neither sustain you or turn your efforts to muscle. You could do yourself real damage. Hence why bodybuilders often follow diet plans and stock up on protein shakes. Most of them would tell you that cutting back on eating is the absolute worst thing you can do. Even with other forms of fitness, not eating enough can have terrible consequences. You’ll soon start running out of fuel so early that you may notice your fitness sessions getting shorter rather than longer. That’s far from ideal. If you insist on changing your diet, you should at least consider doing so with the aid of additions like Oxyshred which helps you lose weight while also providing you with everything you need to stay energized while losing weight. It’s also crucial you make sure you’re getting all the nutrients you need rather than starving yourself. Take care of this issue, and you could soon start fuelling much longer sessions.

You Aren’t Warming Up Right

When we first come to the world of fitness, many of discard the importance of warming up. Most just jump straight into our workouts without a second thought about what we should do before. But, that may also be to blame for your running out of fuel so fast. That’s because warm-ups are a crucial part of any exercise regime. By stretching your muscles and giving them a chance to prepare, you ensure they’re ready for whatever you’re about to throw at them. If you try to skip this step, you’re going to cause a great deal more strain to every muscle in your body. Understandably, this can fast lead to having to stop your workout. In no time, you’ll find that your muscles are cramped and tight. In extreme cases, you may even face cutting exercises short due to injuries you sustain along the way. When you think of it like that, skipping this side of fitness isn’t worth it. For the sake of ten minutes stretching before you start, you can keep going for double the time. Even if you already warm up, it’s possible this is where your problem lies. If your muscles always seem to put an end to things, do a little research. Check that you’re warming up your whole body enough for the exercises you’re attempting. Get this right, and you should be able to build your practice without any more walls getting in your way.

You’re Pushing Yourself Too Far

Often, we talk about the need to push ourselves past our limits. If you don’t do this to some extent, you’re never going to extend your workouts or improve your fitness. But, this isn’t as simple an issue as it sounds. If you keep wiping yourself out early, it’s a sure sign you’re pushing yourself too far too soon. And, that can be as detrimental to your health as not pushing yourself at all. The thing to bear in mind is that you need to strike a balance here. You want to get your heart rate up and break a sweat, but you shouldn’t be pushing yourself to the point of feeling sick. The fact that you’re unable to work out for extended periods suggests that you’re hitting yourself too hard the moment your sessions start. That’s never a good idea. Instead, you should start slow with low impact sports and then build yourself up to pushing those limits. If you jump straight in with high-speed treadmills, it’s inevitable that you’ll wear yourself down. Instead, you want to start slow then build the speed as you get into your flow. By pushing yourself during the last five minutes of your session, you can grow your stamina without ever putting a premature end to your efforts.

You’re Leaving It Too Long Between Sessions

Lastly, it may be that you’re leaving too long a gap between each session. That means any stamina you manage to build up is waning from one session to the next. Each time you come to work out, then, you’re effectively starting from scratch. That’s not good news. While it may seem best to dedicate one long session to this cause each week, that’s never a good idea. You would be far better off setting aside as little as ten minutes each day. That way, your stamina can carry over from one session to the next and grow at a steady rate. If you keep going back to square one, you’ll soon lose patience, so don’t do it. Keeping up the momentum is important, even if you have to make a conscious effort to make the time for this. If you keep your goals small, though, you should find them manageable. Most of us can get up ten minutes earlier, or even take fifteen minutes out of our evenings. Give it a go, and see how much further you’re able to go as a result.

It doesn’t take a genius to work out what mistakes you’re making. Nor does it take a massive change to address the issues. Even if you aren’t sure where you’re going wrong, it’s worth taking all the above mistakes into account. Addressing your behavior in each area is sure to see you achieving much better workouts. In no time, you’ll find that your fuel tank stays full well into every exercise session.

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4 Of The Best Low Impact Sports

Picking the right exercise is essential if you’re going to keep up with your exercise routine. It’s impossible to stay motivated if you hate exercising. It’s also important that you think about your body’s limitations when you’re exercising. If you overdo it, you might end up injuring yourself. If you’re just getting into exercise or you’ve recently had an injury and you’re trying to get back into working out, you need something that isn’t going to be too hard on your body. These are some of the best low impact exercises out there.

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Yoga

Yoga is probably the best low impact exercise there is. People don’t realize how effective it can be, especially if you’re recovering from an injury. It’s great for toning up and stretching your muscles out and improving posture. There are plenty of great beginner poses that won’t be too difficult for you and then you can start to work up to the harder stuff. Yoga is also great for relaxation as well so if you’ve got a particularly stressful workout, you should definitely give it a go.

Golf

People don’t tend to think of golf as a fitness activity but it’s actually pretty good exercise. There’s a lot of walking involved which isn’t that intensive but when you’re doing it all day, you’ll still be burning a lot of calories. It’s also good for muscle tone because you use a lot of different muscle groups when you take your swing. Just take a look at all of the guys in the US masters, none of them are in bad shape, are they? It’s a great sport that is very low impact and it gives you the chance to get outside and get some fresh air instead of being stuck in the gym.

Hiking

If you like the walking part of golf but you aren’t that bothered about the actual golfing bit, you might as well just go hiking instead. If you’ve just been injured and you aren’t up to running yet, hiking is a good way to ease yourself back into exercise. You can start out with some easy trails and graduate onto the harder ones until you’re ready to start running again. Hiking is ideal for people that love the great outdoors and you’ll get more of a workout than you think.

Swimming

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Swimming definitely gives you the best workout of any sports on this list. It’s a good cardio workout and you’ll be working pretty much all of your muscle groups at once when you swim. The water resistance means that you get a great workout but it’s not too heavy on your body because you don’t get all of the impact that you would get from something like running. On top of that, it’s a great workout for the lungs which helps you to build stamina so you can perform better in all of your workouts.

These low impact sports are great for getting a good workout without risking doing damage to your body.

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Free Time Goals: How To Master Switching Off

When you’ve had a hectic week at work, and you’ve been hitting your workout routine hard; it can sometimes be a challenge to switch-off from everything and relax. However, it’s crucial that you’re able to find regular moments to ensure you can clear your mind of deadlines in your job, the demands of a busy life, and how many push-ups you have, or haven’t, completed. For many guys, a hobby or activity, or time spent with close friends, is the best way to give your brain a break. If you can find something to do that you enjoy, it’ll be easy to switch your focus and give your mind a recuperation period.

Being able to switch off properly will help to aid your sleep, your mental and physical health, and will be a positive part of your daily or weekly routine. Therefore, if you haven’t found the time to try something new, and you’ve managed to watch everything on Netflix; it might be time to research into some things that will assist your mission to utilize your free time successfully. Even if you decide you’re not enjoying something, the process of discovering and trying something out is a great activity in itself, and you’ll only benefit in the long run. The following are some ideas and inspiration for men with a busy lifestyle, who need some real timeout to give themselves a regular boost.

More Than Hydration

If the only water you see is what you drink or shower undeath, it might be time to get a change of scene and head out to the coast, a lake, or a river. An area with water is a great way to cleanse whatever’s going on in your head. Not only is it often a beautiful scene, with a calming atmosphere; it can provide you with a wealth of activities, hobbies, and chances to escape your rat-race. Okay, so maybe leave the swimming for the warmth of the pool at the gym (it’s way too cold to be diving into a lake at this time of year, but, think about the many ways you can enjoy the water, fully clothed.

Hobbies like fishing are the perfect way to make the most of whatever type of watery escape is nearest to you; sea, lake, river, and even pond fishing are excellent ways to relax, refocus, and recharge. Whether you do it on the shore or in a boat, alone or with friends, or you put a competitive spin on things; it’ll make a welcome retreat from office stationery and the sound of the phone. If you’re a natural explorer or collecter, you could look into magnet fishing; trawling for treasure is a satisfying and often, rewarding, a pastime for many. Grab yourself the best magnet you can find, and who knows what you’ll pull up from the bottom of your nearest lake? This activity could lead to all sorts of other hobbies; perhaps you’ll be restoring an old motorbike or vintage sign; give it a go, and reap the physical and mindful rewards.

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More Than Scenery

There’s nothing quite like getting outside in the fresh air and feeling the grass beneath your sneakers. However, a park or field can be more than a place to go for a stroll with your other half. Football is a great option for those who need to alleviate a stressful week with plenty of running, combative contact, and enjoy the focus and quick thinking of the game. It’s also an excellent way to add extra cardio into your week.

Depending on your skill levels; you could all join an existing team, or form your own to hone your skills. Put a call out online, or in your gym to see if there any other like-minded people and sports enthusiasts out there, who want to join you every Saturday. Invest in a few decent footballs between the group, and you can wear what you want. If you’re at a stage where you feel the need to protect yourselves, so that you don’t get to Monday morning black and blue, be smart and get the right protective gear for the sport.

Baseball is the other classic American game for you and your new or old friends to enjoy. You can get-together with a full team, or stick to a batter, pitcher, and some fielders to move the ball around the field. Again, this is a sport for those who enjoy running and perfecting their particular skills in the game. There are several benefits to playing baseball with your friends, including stress relief, overall fitness, and improving hand-eye coordination, so it’s worth getting involved, even if it is just for fun. You’ll be hitting your free-time goals in no time!

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Body Boost: Making More Of Your Fitness Time

If you’ve reached a plateau when it comes to getting fit and gaining better health, (and who doesn’t at this time of year, right?), it can be frustrating and a challenge to know what to do next. But, you’re not afraid of a challenge, or you wouldn’t be focusing on building up the body you want, and fitness in the first place. You might just need to look into certain areas of your lifestyle, and weekly routines, to understand where you can improve. The following tips and ideas will help to guide you out of your fitness slump and help you to achieve your body goals, at a steady and efficient rate.

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Muscles Need Fuel

In order to achieve a healthy and functioning body; you’ll need to fuel it properly and give yourself enough energy to withstand a grueling session in the gym. You will need plenty of protein, limited carbohydrates, and little to no fat, but that’s only if you’re being strict; it’s the festive season after all. Fats should be the unsaturated kind most of the time. Fish is an excellent choice for your diet plan; it provides a substantial amount of protein and can give your body omega 3, which will help you to concentrate on what weights you’re going to be lifting next.

Omelets with veg will make a lean meal, that will ensure you’re supercharged and protein packed. Egg whites can also easily be thrown in with smoothies, or if you want to boost your meal replacement shakes when your focus is on speedy eating. It’s worth getting yourself a meal plan going, finding the best magnet to put it on the fridge, and using it as a guideline. You’re smart, you know what you’re doing in regards to food, but, a list on the fridge will always help remind you of a healthier, and often more filling, choice. You also need to ensure that you are staying hydrated at all times. Water is the surest way of giving the blood supply to your muscles enough hydration for a successful weight session.

Don’t Get Bored

It’s important to stay motivated with your training and workouts; so, if you’re feeling that you’re growing a little tired and bored of the same old routine, it’s time to mix it up and add something fresh, workout wise. For a total change of scenery, adding in some cardio in the form of running or swimming will enhance what you’re already achieving in the gym. Get some fresh air and run around your local park, or set yourself a goal to improve the time it takes to run around a certain area of your neighborhood or town. Visiting the swimming pool attached to your gym is another way to cool off or warm up for your workout, and will also target your key muscle areas, depending on what stroke you’re doing.

Learning a completely new skill will improve your mental focus and your fitness abilities. To increase your speed of response, and your agility, you could try training in mixed martial arts, which will give you a whole new scene to focus on, and smash any plateau you may have found yourself coasting along. Martial arts such as karate, kickboxing, and judo, might be other avenues you want to look into. See if your gym holds any workout classes, or if there are any experts about that can give you the right advice on incorporating it into your regime.

You’ll Need Rest

Now that you’ve sorted out your diet plan and have enhanced your workout regime with some new forms of exercise; you need to consider when and how often to rest your body in between pushing it to its maximum capabilities. You should not be taking weeks at a time off, to eat donuts and watch T.V all day; however the frequency and quality of your rest days are crucial for your muscles to heal and strengthen, and you’ll have more longevity in the gym.

Rest days can benefit more than the physical side of your training. For you to remain confident and focused on your bodybuilding goals; you’ll need to relax your mind, particularly since you’ll still have the everyday stresses of work and family life to contend with. Consider a regular massage from a sports therapist; they are specifically trained to help the body recover and will target any problem muscle and joint areas that you’re concerned about. By replenishing your body and mind regularly, you’ll be making sure that your bodybuilding can continue for many years into the future, and you’ll look and feel great.

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Perfect Yoga Poses For Office Workers

Most of us work in an office every day from 9-5 and will involve a lot of sitting down and this can make us feel incredibly stiff when we finally do go home after the day is up. however , one great way to make sure you are always super comfortable and your muscles are flexible is to practice yoga for 10-15 minutes when you get home. Make sure before you start that you have some comfortable stretchy clothes, and if you don’t you can head over to Yoga Crow and do a bit of shopping. Here are some of the best yoga moves for office workers which are bound to get rid of those familiar aches and pains.

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Downward Yoga

When most people imagine yoga this is the pose which comes to mind and it is no wonder why! Downward dog is the post which often acts as a transition of a yoga flow and it is great for strengthening your legs and improving posture. Simply start with your hands on the ground and then walk back until you are in a V-shape. Always try to straighten your back and see if you can touch your heels on the mat.

Reverse Warrior

Reverse warrior is a pose which is easy for some and little unnerving for others. The basic idea of this pose is to start off standing and move one leg backwards, allowing the front leg to bend 90 degrees. One you have done this you can place one arm on your back leg and extend the other one straight up, bending your back and looking up rather than forward. This is a great pose and one which everyone should try.

Standing Forward Fold

Standing forward fold can be best described as trying to touch your toes while keeping your legs straight. However the main purpose of this pose is more to let the bend happen naturally from the hips and as such you should relax your arms and head when you bend to let the weight of your body do the work for you. This is a great stretch after a day sitting in a chair and when you stand back up you will feel taller.

Locust With Interlace

If you fancy a lie down after a long day in the office, you can! Lie on your front and relax your entire body, with your arms at your sides. Now lift your legs off the ground and stretch them out behind you. Interlace your hands together and do the same, lifting your chest off the mat. This is an amazing pose for the back as well as the chest and heart and will promote a healthy posture.

Happy Baby

The happy baby pose is one which looks pretty funny, but it is super effective and acts as the best cool down for the body after a session. All you need to do is lie on your back with your shins tucked into your chest, from here grab the insides of your feet and lift your legs up. It is a pose which will feel really strange at first but it is a great one to practice.

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Fitness fads are all over the internet these days and if you ever do a bit of searching for fitness routines and general health advice, your ads are going to be skewed towards some of the most ridiculous fitness fads you’ll ever see. Weight loss sunglasses, treadmill bikes and ab belts are just some of the craziest fitness trends you’ll ever see, and there are people that will willingly talk about them and recommend them to the public. Thankfully, we all know better than to trust that snake oil.

Or do we?

While some of them are indeed ridiculous, there are some fitness fads that are somewhat grounded in reality and could actually help us. For example, let’s take the recent low-carb diets that we’ve seen. Sure, there’s a lot of speculation as to whether it’s healthy for your body or not, but there’s no denying that a low-carb diet has the ability to help you burn fat and lose weight. It’s not a trend if it’s proven with science.

So what is it; are fitness fads a waste of time or should you look into them? Well, it really depends.

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Have You Done The Research?

It’s no good blindly trusting a trend or a fad, and it’s also no good believing the first thing you see on Google either. Put in some work and do a bit of research to see if something is truly legitimate for weight loss or not. Take garcinia cambogia and apple cider vinegar for example. This combination of ingredients is said to help you lose weight, and the first couple of Google results will tell you why you shouldn’t take it. However, if you dig deeper, you’re going to have arguments for it and what you get are conflicting opinions.

It’s up to you to decide if it’s legitimate or fake. The way the internet is now won’t help you understand a trend or a fad unless you do your own research, look at the facts and realize that a lot of stuff on the internet is paid advertising, content marketing or even just straight up false.

There Are No Shortcuts

Although there are some ways to speed up your weight loss, the hard truth is that there are no shortcuts. If something promotes itself as being a “lazy” way to lose weight so that you don’t have to put any effort in, then it’s probably a fake. There aren’t many shortcuts in weight loss or fitness. An argument could be made for surgery, but that’s another topic entirely. A healthy body is built on hard work, dedication and an understanding of your own body. You can’t take someone else’s nutritional plan and workout, apply it to your own lifestyle and expect to see the same results. We’re all different genetically and this is going to affect how our bodies react to food and exercise. So to keep it short, the answer is a big maybe. Trends can sometimes work, and sometimes they’ll leave you in hospital. The responsibility is ultimately in your own hands and you need to put in the work and do some research. If you want to see consistent results, then always go with the traditional route of hard work, exercise and good nutrition.