Beginner Fitness

How to get started in fitness — part 1

So, you want to get started in fitness? It’s never too late to get into shape. Whether you're looking to improve your stamina, strength or suppleness this section for beginners will show you how to do it enjoyably and effectively…

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How to get started in fitness — part 2

Now we have an idea of what fitness is all about, how are we going to make it happen? Devoting time to structured workouts (whether they be to build strength, improve aerobic fitness or enhance posture and flexibility) is essential. 

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How to get started in fitness — part 3

When  working out it's important that every fitness session should have a purpose. Different types of workouts work on different aspects such as aerobic fitness, strength or flexibility. Whatever your main fitness goal, it's important that your fitness regime is balanced so that you don't work on one element of your fitness to the detriment of others.

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Finding time for fitness training

When embarking on a fitness programme, it can be difficult to fit your exercise into a busy daily lifestyle. However, finding the time to exercise doesn't have to be so difficult. From walking or cycling to work, through to exercising with friends, there are plenty of ways to merge your exercise training with daily routines. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to fitting exercise into your busy lifestyle.

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How much exercise is good for you?

A frequently asked question in modern life is how much exercise we need to stay healthy and fit in our day-to-day living. Exercise can take many forms, from intense cycling to simple house cleaning. However, what is the optimum amount of exercise required to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle? Here's the realbuzz.com guide on how much exercise is right for you, depending on your fitness goals.

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Beginners' fitness frequently asked questions

When you first start out exercising to get your body fit and healthy, it can seem difficult knowing what the right kind of training is for you and what kit you need for successful exercise sessions. As a result, here are realbuzz.com's answers to several frequently asked fitness questions that are often asked by beginner exercisers.

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Are you fit enough to train?

Numerous studies have proved that regular exercise is good for your health and that embarking on a structured exercise programme can only improve your short and long-term fitness.

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Getting to know your fitness level

Before you embark upon an exercise and fitness programme to get your body healthy and active, it is vital you assess your level of bodily fitness. This will help you decide on the type and volume of exercise to undertake in the coming weeks. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to working out your current exercise fitness level, so you don't jump in at the deep end.

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Determining your fitness plan

Getting started in exercise training may at first appear a daunting experience. Finding the motivation to go for a run or visit the gym may be difficult if you're not used to regular exercise. However, to feel the health and fitness benefits of exercise, it's important to keep going. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to sticking to your exercise principles.

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Top 10 fitness myths

Many of us are given advice and supposed facts about what fitness and exercise is the right amount for a healthy and active lifestyle. The press is often full of scare stories about the perils and pains of too much or too little fitness training. However, many of these so-called facts and pieces of advice are inaccurate or untrue and should not put you off exercising. Here, realbuzz.com dispels some of the fitness myths that surround regular exercise.

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A to Z of fitness terms

The world of health and fitness sometimes seems to have a language of its own — so we’ve compiled this essential A-Z of fitness terms to help you easily understand all the more technical' words used in our articles. Any time that you come across a term that you’re unfamiliar with, simply use the realbuzz.com A-Z of fitness terms to get a straightforward description.

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Exercise opportunities in your area

Whether you live in a bustling city or a small town, there will still be a number of exercise options open to you in your local area. Whether taking advantage of local sports clubs or the great outdoors, exercising can be done anywhere so there really is no excuse not to get fit and healthy just because you live off the beaten track. Here’s the realbuzz.com guide to making the most out of your local area and exercising accordingly.

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Top 10 DIY ways to test your fitness

Measuring your fitness isn’t just about feeling how tight your abs are or seeing what time you get in a 10k run. There are also some less obvious ways to find out what kind of exercise shape you are in – which can be used to assess a number of aspects of your fitness. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to testing out your current fitness level, and how to improve it.

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Top 10 fitness mistakes

We all sometimes make mistakes in our fitness training but there are some that you should always try and avoid. Here's realbuzz.com’s list of top 10 fitness mistakes to avoid which are essential to read if you’re just starting out in exercise training, and good to check out if you’ve been training for a while to make sure you’re training both properly and safely.

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Five ways of getting into the exercise habit

When you first start out in a new exercise routine, it can be hard to stay motivated and on course to complete your training goals. However, there are a number of key reasons why you should stay determined and persist with your exercise. Here’s the quick realbuzz.com guide to overcoming your tiredness and staying motivated for exercise.

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Keeping a fitness training log or blog

Sometimes it's hard to find motivation when running for fun or training for a race. A training log or blog can therefore be a useful tool in tracking your progress and pushing you on to the next fitness challenge. Here are realbuzz's top tips why it's good advice for any runner or exerciser to keep a training log of their progress as they start out on the road to training success.

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10 ways to work out

If you are looking to get in shape or maybe add a new fitness theme to your lifestyle, we’ve listed 10 great workouts that will boost your fitness, tone your body and improve your overall health and wellbeing too.  And it doesn’t matter if you are looking for an activity get you up and active for the first time, or just a way to mix up your current routine – they’ll be something to give your motivation a kick. Read on for some fitness inspiration ...

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10 unexpected ways to burn more calories

Weight loss doesn’t have to involve countless hours sweating the calories off. The simple equation is that you have to use more calories than you consume to lose weight. Regular everyday activities, from getting ready to gardening to housework, or even sleeping, can all help burn hundreds of unexpected calories every day.

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