Health and Fitness Articles

by Mandy Gibbons, Virtual Fitness Trainer

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Your Body Shape and Fat Distribution
This article provides information on body fat distribution and how our body shape, genetics and the climate we live in can effect how our bodyfat is stored. There is a table so you can manually measure your body fat distribution plus diagrams of the three main body types and the health dangers surrounding how they store fat.

ABS - The Truth on How to Achieve a Toned Tummy and Slim Waistline
The above article explains how to tone and firm your abdominals as well as reducing body fat from your abdominal region. It also includes commonly asked questions, regarding abdominal training, with some easy to follow exercises and their instructions.

FAT LOSS:
The Truth on Fat Loss and how to Achieve it!
If you've ever wanted to know the truth on how to reduce body fat then this article is "must read". As well as a free cardio for fat loss exercise program, this article explains how you can achieve fat loss effectively. There is also helpful advice on low fat eating and exercising.

Can Protein Increase Your Muscle and Training Results?
How can increasing your protein intake can improve your training results? This article includes information on protein supplements, your protein requirements when you are training and exercising, plus some protein food sources that you can include in your healthy eating plan.

Effective Steps to Building Muscle
This article includes advice on building muscle for body building, toning and general muscle mass. I have also written a section on "eating to build muscle" and starting a muscle building program.

Exercise Equipment & Products that Promise You the World!
Hints, tips plus a few humorous truths on why we choose certain fitness equipment and products and how they can effect our training goals and self esteem.

Are You worried about Gaining too much Size from Weight Training?
This misconception is very common. The above article explains how to build lean muscle for a toned appearance without your body gaining too much size. There are also commonly asked questions on muscle toning and training, along with tips for low fat eating.

Increase Your Fitness and Burn Body Fat with Cycling
The benefits of cycling for fitness, and fat burning, along with hints on setting up your bicycle and how many times a week you should cycle to increase your health and fitness.

Sculpting Your Butt and Thighs to Suit Your Bodyshape
Hints and Tips on Toning and firming your thighs and buttocks. With information on how to reduce your thighs and butt with exercise and low fat eating.

The Benefits of Stretching
The benefits of stretching, and how performing stretches can increase your flexibility and assist in the repair of muscle damage when exercising.

Stuff you Should Know About Calories!
This article includes important information regarding calories and fat, a free Calculator to calculate your basic calorie expenditure, a Calorie Quiz and common problems regarding low calorie diets.

How to Beat Late Night Snacking
If you're spending your nights in front of the tv plus raiding the fridge during the commercial break, then click above for some steps to help with Late Night Snacking.

Get REAL with Yourself - STOP MAKING EXCUSES
Have the obstacles in your life, that prevent you from getting into shape, now become excuses because you just can't be bothered making the effort?

The Worst Bloopers You Can Make when Weight Training
Don't know why you aren't getting results from your weight training? Then click above to find out!

SURVIVING A HIGH FAT CHRISTMAS.... with a touch of Humor
A light hearted look, along with some helpful tips, on how to help you survive a high fat Christmas.

How to Beat your Low Fat Eating Plan Rut
Steps on how to get your low fat eating plan back on track when experiencing an eating plan rut.

10 STEPS: EATING TO REDUCE BODY FAT!....pain free!
Getting a hold on how to eat low fat without driving yourself nuts.

3O WAYS TO HELP YOU REDUCE BODY FAT AND GET INTO SHAPE!
Just when you thought you had tried everything to help burn off those extra calories...

Starting Afresh With Your Workout!
How to get back on track with your workout.

TIPS - HOW TO BURN MORE FAT AND CARB CALORIES
Need I say more...?

The NEW YEARS Recovery Plan
Feeling "bluh" after new years? Then read this article to help you recover from all the celebrations.

PORTION CONTROL: Are your meal portions oversized?
Are your portions too big or maybe too small? Are you overeating?

ARE YOU, UNTENTIONALLY, RUINING YOUR CHANCES OF FAT LOSS?
Read this article. You maybe surprised at how easy it is to jepordize your health and fitness plan.

"Skinny persons" training tips to putting on size!
Want to put on size rather than continue to get slimmer and slimmer...?

TONING YOUR TROUBLE SPOTS: "The Do's and Don'ts"
You gotta read this...

Get Sexy, Firm, Toned Legs, Hips, Butt and Thighs...
If you haven't already... check out VFT's NEW section on Legs, Hip, Butt and Thighs:

Would you be insulted if your “Valentine” ruined your fitness efforts?
Now, this may seem like a silly question… but over the years of working as a Personal Fitness Trainer, and within the fitness industry, I have seen some very emotional and upsetting reactions to Valentine's Day and how it effects people’s fitness goals. What may seem to be a very caring present from your loved one to you, may easily backfire and cause more friction than “those lovey dovey feelings” on Valentine's Day - …or the days following.