Greg Brookes - Articles

Why sit ups won't Flatten your Abs in 2010

There have now been over 200 books written on sit ups, crunches and stomach exercises. All intended to flatten your stomach and produce 6 pack abs. What does this tell us? Ab exercises have been vastly explored. Sit ups and crunches don't give us 6 pack abs. This is fact. There is no magical abs machine or exercise out there. Truth is, exercise has only a very small amount to do with thinning your waist line. Read

By: Greg Brookes | 24/12/2009 | Fitness

Restore your body with Post Natal Exercise

A new baby is a wonderful, life changing experience. Unfortunately, it can also be a less than wonderful body changing experience, as many a new mother discovers once they look in the mirror following their pregnancy. Read

By: Greg Brookes | 23/12/2009 | Health

How to burn fat without moving your feet with kettlebell workouts

There are much more effective ways to burn fat than running. In fact going for a 20 - 30 minute jog is the last thing that I would prescribe for fat loss. Not only do these jogs magnify injuries in the untrained individual but also reduce your potential for future fat loss. Kettlebell workouts offer a better way to burn fat fast and you don't even need to move your feet. Read

By: Greg Brookes | 20/12/2009 | Fitness

Planning an unhealthy Christmas? 7 tips for reducing the damage

We all like to go a little wild at Christmas. The thought of exercise and healthy foods just go out the window. So baring in mind that you won't have your health and fitness head on this Christmas, here are 7 tips for reducing the damage to your body. Read

By: Greg Brookes | 20/12/2009 | Health

Why most fat loss programs don't work

Many of us have tried various fat loss workouts, been on bizarre diet plans or even hired a personal trainer but most of us are left disappointed and frustrated with the results we achieve. Read

By: Greg Brookes | 14/12/2009 | Fitness

Coping With Stress - The Simple Solution

Sad but true, there is no such thing as a completely stress free life. In fact, in a way we wouldn't want a life devoid of any stress, because stress can be a great motivator. Read

By: Greg Brookes | 12/12/2009 | Health

How to design the best Kettlebell Workouts

Kettlebells have exploded on to the fitness scene over the last few years. For those of you who haven't experienced the benefits of training with a kettlebell now is the time to get started. Read

By: Greg Brookes | 06/12/2009 | Fitness

Diabetes Symptoms - The Basics

You may have noticed that the disease of diabetes has been a lot in the news lately, and no wonder since it is one of the fastest increasing diseases in the world today. Read

By: Greg Brookes | 04/12/2009 | Fitness

Treating Asthma with Exercise

For reasons that are not fully understood, the prevalence of asthma is on the rise worldwide. In the United Kingdom alone there are over three million sufferers. Could exercise be the cure? Read

By: Greg Brookes | 20/11/2009 | Health

Should I Exercise During Pregnancy?

Should you exercise during pregnancy? The unequivocal answer is: YES! Exercise will help your body (and your mind, and your emotions) manage more effectively the stresses of being pregnant. Find out the do's and don'ts. Read

By: Greg Brookes | 07/11/2009 | Health