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Fitness Exercising at Home or the Gym - Which is Better

So, you have made the decision to get started exercising. Congratulations, that's a big first step. But, have you decided how you are going to begin your exercise routine? Will you be joining a gym or health club or will you be working out at home? Which is best? With all the differences it can sometimes get confusing, so let's take a quick look. Exercise At Home No doubt, exercising at home offers up several distinct benefits. - You can exercise when it's convenient for you. There is no having...

Health: Working Out for Extreme Fitness

Many people think about building muscles as abandoning life outside the gym and devoting hours in the gym like a monk in a monastery. Perhaps the only way to chisel the body into a hot muscular physique is by toiling hour by hour over the rusty iron day in, day out and year in, year out. This need not be so. Although hard work is truly required, extreme fitness demands one to be a slave of the iron weights. Full-body work outs can make one progress and it easily fits in one's schedule. This is...

D15M recreational centre soon

A modern olympic swimming pool centre, which will have extra physical fitness and health facilities, is currently under construction at the Kanifing institutional layout. Owned and pioneered by Saul Sowe, a Gambian based in Norway, the centre is  being done at the tune of D15,000,000 (fifteen million dalasis). The project, upon completion, is expected to be one of the most modern centres of such nature in the sub-region. Giving an overview of the project, Saul Sowe said that the project...

Health: A Look on Diet Fitness

Many people nowadays are very much conscious about their own health and fitness. In addition to that, these people, and many others as well, are now having that desire to sculpt their bodies to achieve that magazine-cover look. As a result, gyms, health spas and other fitness centers have proliferated all over to cater to the needs of the fitness buffs and aficionados. Even on television exercise machines, weight loss products, and other paraphernalia to improve fitness have more or less gained...

Roots Fitness Centre in the Limelight

Body fitness is another important aspect of the physical wellbeing of an individual. It is a good source of a healthy body and mind and with little chances of falling sick always.  Recently, The Gambia has witnessed the establishment of fitness centres geared towards providing physical training facilities in the country. Among the latest is the Roots Fitness Centre situated at Kairaba Avenue, which has attracted a greater number of members. John Gomez, Director of the centre, said the centre is...

Uncover The Most Effective Stress Relief Techniques

Because of the link between your body and mind, if one suffers, they both suffer. That is why you feel tried and run down when you get stressed out, and it feels like your mind cannot escape the things that are causing your stress. This can leave you feeling poorly and trapped by your problems. The good news is that because of the link between your mind and body, your stress management techniques can focus on either your mind or body. One common complaint from people who are stressed is that...

Manjai Kunda Gets New Fitness Centre

The community of Manjai Kunda has a cause to celebrate as the area is now blessed with a modern body building centre, which is unprecedented in the history of the town. The Centre, Sky High Fitness, is the brainchild of three youths, Lamin Keita, Amadou Njie and Maka Velly. Located a few meters away from Manjai Lodge, Sky High Fitness has all it takes to be called a first class gym.  Speaking to Point Sport, Lamin Keita, head of the Centre said that Sky High Fitness is a neighbourhood fitness...

How to beat Stress with basic exercise

Ever stood on top of your desk at work and yelled "AGGHHHHHHH!!!"? You have? Ok then, maybe there's a little too much stress in your life. Stress can play a rather large role in many diseases so it's time to nip it in the bud. Pronto!! How? Exercise! Bend, stretch and walk all the stress out of your body. You don't need to buy a gym membership or swipe the credit card at the local fitness supplies store; simply taking a 30 minute walk a day can decrease your stress levels enormously....

Travel Fitness is Important

Whether you are going away on vacation or a business trip, travel fitness is an important concept that should not be overlooked. The perfect alternative to searching for a workout facility while away from home is to invest in a few really great workout videos. These videos can be the key solution to on-the-go fitness and can also save you valuable time that you would normally spend driving to and from the gym. For many people today, it can make the difference between sticking to a fitness...

How to get back in shape

Before starting to work out make sure you get a full physical from your doctor and a letter stating it is ok for you to do physical activity. Many gym and aerobic centers will require this before letting you start. Depending on how long it has been since you last did regular exercise it is recommended that you start off slow and gradually build up your workout to harder levels. It is generally recommended to start off at the gym with just the treadmill and the lifecycle for the first week or 2....