Warm up and cool down tips

Why warm up? When commencing a bout of exercise your body needs to make a number of adjustments. These include: Increasing your breathing and heart rate Increasing the energy releasing reactions in the muscles Promoting blood flow to the muscles to supply them with...

Human Energy Systems

Human energy systems – how we convert, store and use energy is intrinsically linked to weight loss and fitness. Understanding how your body works is vital if you want to improve its performance and shape. How we use and store fuel defines our body shape and...