Hi Everyone

I would love to hear from anyone with suggestions or who have a story to tell.

Cheers
SHF Guy

Hi I am 56years old, 5' 6" and about 72kg so in reasonable shape. Just getting back into an exercise routine after tearing a calf muscle a few months back playing soccer. I recently bought a Heart Rate Monitor which basically using the accepted methodology tells me 220 less age 56 = Max Heart r...

Yes, I agree with jacal1. For beginners, swimming is best for muscle toning as most people quickly get tired before they can really work up a proper sweat. Compare this to running, where someone new to the activity will be sweating within a few minutes (depending on general fitness levels, of cours...

I would add that exercising on an indoor bike (whether upright or recumbent) is probably a better workout. Reason being when you are outdoors your workout is often interrupted by pedestrians or cars and/or intersections etc plus when you go down hill it is hard to keep up the same level of exertion ...

Hi It is very inspiring to see how many people are involved in Forums such as this one, helping each other deal with any number of issues. Yet sadly an even larger portion of the population are either blissfully unaware of the health risks they are taking day in day out or feel unable to change. I w...

Great advice Boss Man. And Somya bear in mind that you are only 23, there is nothing wrong with being 48Kg at your age. focus on your fitness and health not your weight. If you follow Boss Man's advice an improved diet and a regular fitness routine should help you build muscle which will naturally i...

I find Cardio gets fitness up quickly. So I recommend running/jogging or even walking initially adding in swimming and cycling. I love being out in the open on warmer days but a treadmill is great when its cold or wet to keep you to your regime. Swimming is a great way to build your upper body witho...