Author: 500 Cal team

Coolboard Balance Board

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If you are looking for a fun way to exercise while you’re bored in lockdown, a balance board is a great option and the Coolboard Balance board is one of the best around. Unlike modern toys, this one actually requires you to move your body and acts as a great fitness product.  What is a balance board? A balance board, as the name implies, is a simple 3D printed board that is usually in the form of a plank. There are even uniquely shaped balance boards like the Coolboard balance board, which looks like a surfboard and intended exclusively for… Continue reading

Intermittent Fasting Success Stories (2020)

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Intermittent fasting success stories

Intermittent fasting is a popular dieting buzzword, but there is often confusion around the term and how effective it really is. Looking at Intermittent Fasting Success Stories from real people who’ve done it is a great way to understand whether it could be right for you. If you’ve put on a bit of extra weight during lockdown in 2020, this could be a simple, but effective option to help you shift it! You may be wondering “what is intermittent fasting?” and “is fasting good for you?” In this article we’ll look to cover those questions and many more. Specifically we’ll look… Continue reading

The Best Ankle Weights – Finding the Right Type for You

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Ankle weights are a great way to add extra resistance to your workout and increase the overall intensity. This can help you build more muscle, or burn more calories in the same amount of time as you would have done in a normal workout. This simple fact has made ankle weights popular across a range of sports and fitness disciplines, and various types have evolved. The best ankle weights for you will therefore depend on specifically what you are looking to do with them. In this article we’ll look at some of the use cases and highlight some of the… Continue reading

The Best Balance Board Exercises (2020)

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The balance board is a great piece of fitness equipment that can have many important benefits if you use one regularly as part of your fitness routine. And if you’re stuck at home during lockdown, using a balance board can be an entertaining way to make sure you get some exercise.  This article will tell you everything you need to get started with balance board exercises and wobble board exercises including: An overview of different types of balance board Balance board benefits The best balance board exercises Where to buy an exercise balance board This page contains links to balance… Continue reading

3 Week Diet Review

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The Three Week Diet is a new weight loss plan created by Brian Flatt. Flatt’s system includes four books: and introduction, a diet manual, an exercise manual, and a mindset and motivation manual. Flatt promises that if people use all four of the books and follow the Three Week Diet Plan exactly, they are guaranteed to lose weight. Flatt claims that in just 21 days, users will see a 12 to 23 pound reduction in body fat, dropping 2 to 3 dress sizes, decreased cellulite, increased energy, improved cholesterol, losing 2 to 4 inches in your waistline, increased muscle tone,… Continue reading

Best Balance Board

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The balance board is becoming an increasingly popular piece of fitness equipment that people can use at home to improve stability and core strength. With such a wide variety of possible balance board exercises this rise in popularity will not have come as a surprise to many. In this article we’ll have a look at a few different options to help you find the best balance board for you. Best Balance Board 2020 According to Wikipedia there are now “more than a hundred models of balance boards on the market in the United States”. This ranges from very simple inexpensive… Continue reading

How to eat 500 calories a day and feel full

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Many different intermittent fasting diets sug gest limiting your intake to 500 calories a day on your fast days. One of the biggest challenges with these types of diets is figuring out how to eat 500 calories a day and feel full. In this article we’ll look at how you can plan your food so that you’re not starving hungry despite only consuming 500 cal on your fast days, including: The types of food you should eat Spacing of meals The most effective way to eat How to eat 500 calories a day and feel full This can be broken… Continue reading

Recumbent Bike vs Upright Bike: Differences Explained

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A recumbent bike and an upright bike will both give you a good safe cardiovascular workout and are often recommended as the ideal exercise for people who are recovering from injuries or starting an exercise regime. However it is good to be aware of the differences between a recumbent and upright bike to understand which is best suited for you. Recumbent Bike vs Upright Bike – Comparison The main difference’s between the two bikes is as a result of the layout and structure of each.  On a recumbent bike, you will have a bucket seat with a backrest and you… Continue reading

Best Kettlebell Workout DVD (Top 5 Revealed)

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If you want an all-in-one workout then you can’t go wrong with a kettlebell workout routine as it will cover strength, cardio and fat burning. Achieving the best results from a kettlebell work, however, relies on one very important factor: form. Without good form then you can kiss goodbye to any gains and say hello to injuries. Naturally, without a personal trainer on hand, achieving perfect kettlebell form can be difficult. Thankfully, though, that’s where kettlebell workout DVDs can help. Packed full of useful programs and detailed breakdowns of how to perform each exercise correctly, a kettlebell workout DVD can… Continue reading

Kettlebell Swing Benefits

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The kettlebell may look relatively simple compared to most gym equipment, but its simplicity hides some of the most intense and effective exercises available to the fitness fanatic. There’s a bit of a buzz surrounding kettlebells at the minute and it’s no surprise when you consider that they can build strength, improve posture and burn those stubborn calories that we’re so attracted to. However, what are all the benefits behind these amazing kettlebell swing results? Kettlebell Swing Benefits Improved Aerobic Capacity One of the best kettlebell swing benefits is the effect that they have on your aerobic capacity. After all,… Continue reading