Welcome to Health-Fitness-i.com

Our fitness level has a huge influence on our health, stamina and quality of life. It benefits our cardiovascular system, immune system and metabolism, thus helping to protect us against the risks of heart disease, cancer and obesity. In addition, physical activity improves the strength of our muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones, thus allowing us to move and play with less risk of injury and fatigue. Lastly, exercise workouts benefit our mental health and mood, which improves our quality of life and even our longevity.

Information About Exercise

We intend to provide answers to questions on all aspects of health and fitness, including: how to get fit, what's the best type of aerobic workout, what strength-training routine is best for bodybuilding, how to develop a six-pack, how to get a flat stomach, what fitness routines are best for lower/upper body workouts, what type of exercise equipment is best for use in the home or in the gym, what exercise videos/DVDs are best, what training workouts are ideal for burning calories to lose weight, and many more.

Types of Exercises

We review the fat-burning, metabolic and muscle development benefits of cycling, dance, football, gym workouts, pilates, racquet sports, running and jogging, swimming, T'ai chi, walking, weight-lifting, yoga, and a variety of other light, moderate and vigorous intensity activities.

Fitness and Weight

We examine the weight control benefits of physical exercise, and review programs that combine dietary and fitness elements for optimum weight management. We also look at the link between physical inactivity and obesity, together with the specific health risks of living a sedentary life.

Muscle Development

We examine the issue of body fat, muscle-tissue, bodybuilding, how muscles are developed, how much extra protein is required, and what are the principal muscles in the torso, arms, abdomen, thighs, butt and calves. We review body muscles including: the trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, obliques, biceps, triceps, deltoids, pecs, gluteus maximus, sartorius, quadriceps and gastrocnemis.

Reviews of Exercise Equipment

We review all the main home gym and fitness center equipment, including: ab-exercise machines, elliptical trainer, ergometer, rebounder (mini-trampoline), rowing machine, stepper, stairclimber, trampoline, treadmills (manual, Proform® treadmill, Weslo® treadmill), exercise bikes (dual action, recumbent, stationary bikes), home gyms like BowFlex® and BandFlex®), weight bench, weight-lifting equipment, weight-lifting gloves, weight-training apparatus, free hand weights.

Fitness Accessories

We also exercise accessories including, bathroom weighing scales, body fat scales, exercise ball, exercise clothing, mats, exercise videos, heart rate monitor (Polar® monitors), resistance bands,
running shoes, and specialist fitness extras like Pilates and Yoga equipment.

Advice About Sports and Fitness Injuries

We examine how to reduce extrinsic and intrinsic injury risk factors, the healing process, as well as traumatic injuries from sport and gym activities. We also look at fitness-related medical problems, like back pain, heart disease, along with the scientific principles of exercise.

Fitness Nutrition

We examine dietary fitness and nutritional questions concerning calories and energy requirements, carbohydrates, disordered eating, fluids, protein, supplements and ergogenic aids, vitamins and minerals.

Fitness For Expectant Mothers

We examine the issue of exercise before, during and after pregnancy, including ante-natal and post-natal workouts, kegels, together with health risks for expectant mothers.

Fitness For Over 50s

Keeping fit in mid-life is especially important to reduce age-related illness and health conditions such as: osteoporosis, coronary heart disease, obesity, as well as symptoms of perimenopause and post-menopause.

Fitness Centers

For those of you who are interested in joining a gym or fitness center, we review the major fitness clubs and commercial gyms, and ask what type of personal fitness trainer is best for you.

Online Exercise Programs

We review the best online fitness plans and compare workouts and exercise routines.

Directory of Health and Fitness Resources

Calorie Control - Weight Loss Diets - Products - Weight Loss Forums - Diet Carbs
Glycemic Index - Food Recipes - Mineral Supplements - Vitamins - Nutritionals
Sports Nutrition - Obesity Medication - Obesity Surgery - Health & Fitness Information
Exercise Equipment - Resources - Exercise Videos & DVDs - Forum - Fitness Centers
Fitness Trainers - Heart Rate Monitors - Pedometers - Bodybuilding Resources
Pilates Programs and Accessories - Yoga Exercises and Accessories - Add URL

Resources to Keep Fit, Eat Healthily and Maintain Healthy Weight

Calories and Exercise Information
Provides the calorie content of all popular foods, plus facts about exercise workouts, equipment and advice about types and benefits of most exercise routines.

Nutrition and Disease
Advice and information about dietary nutrition and good health.

Carbohydrate Information
Advice about carbs in food, glycemic index (GI), how carbohydrate is converted into energy, what foods are best for exercise expenditure.

Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
Review of gastric bypass, lap-band and gastroplasty to reduce severe clinical obesity.

Exercise to Lose Weight
Official guidelines on physical exercise and fitness workouts to reduce weight.

Health Risks of Osteoporosis For Vegetarians
Information about vegetarian diet and osteoporosis bone health.

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