The idea of not losing any weight after long sessions of vigorous workouts is horrible - especially for those who stick firmly to their diet plans and workout schedules. Some may relate the lack of weight loss to their excessive eating habits, but there are actually several other factors that contribute to losing weight.

In today’s health-conscious society, people are increasingly turning their unhealthy habits around and sparing time for some exercise. However, things can get pretty boring when it comes to the usual gym workouts and repetitive weight lifting. There’s definitely a time and place for indoor exercise - perhaps in unfavorable weather conditions.

In a society where the media addresses health issues on a daily basis, people are paying increasing attention to their eating and exercising routines. Regular exercise for a better life and health has become a growing trend. But the truth is, some people could train for months without achieving any satisfactory results.

It's easy to put off getting fit until tomorrow. "I'll start a diet tomorrow!", people cry. "I'll begin my new exercise regime tomorrow, as I'm not quite ready today." It's amazing how adept we are at delay tactics when it comes to putting off something that either intimidates us or overwhelms us.

The link between cancer protection and exercise in women is being researched more and more and the results are fascinating. A recent study, about to be published in next month's International Journal of Cancer, reveals some potentially startling results about how working out can combat breast cancer in women.

Sedentary jobs are on the rise, even if remote working is too, with more jobs fixed to technology and computers than ever before. However, what's great for business might not be good for us, as a recent review study suggests, with the amount of time spent sitting down linked to increased risk in serious health issues.

All of a sudden we are well and truly into the first month of 2015! And this is often a time when people realize that they haven't put any of their good intentions into action. If you can relate to this, then never fear. Whether you are talking about New Year resolutions, getting back into fitness after a long break or kickstarting a new lifestyle after years of living in a certain way, it’s never too late to change.

Never has keeping in shape been as dynamic and exciting as it is right now. There are so many different ways to work out and an incredible range of training styles. Knowledge about how what we do affects our bodies, as well as our minds, is increasing, inspiring a wave of really positive developments in the keep fit industry.

It is part of festive tradition to see New Year as a time to make plans for change. New Year resolutions are usually concerned with lifestyle changes; giving up bad habits, being healthier, creating a life that is happier, and being nicer to others. Health and fitness usually dominate plans and if you feel 2015 is the year to initiate positive change in your life, then make sure you don't make any classic New Year’s fitness resolution mistakes!

Even if you use the first couple of weeks of January 2015 devising plans to change for the year ahead, it doesn't matter.

Over-indulging on an excess of fattening foods, lack of activity, and grazing on snacks; it is little wonder that so many women come out the other side of the festive season feeling bloated and in need of some TLE - some tender loving exercise! However, different eating patterns and a less healthy lifestyle over the holidays do not just affect weight-gain and can have a greater impact on women than just a few extra pounds.