9 of the Best Free Weight Loss and Wellness Websites

-

 

Weight Loss and Wellness Websites

I am always on the hunt for new ideas on health, fitness and well-being. There are some great websites out there full of information.....it's almost too much. This year more than ever, we really need to focus on our overall health and well-being, whether its fitness, eating habits or our mental health. One way or another, over these last 12 months, lockdowns have affected at least one part, if not all of our overall health. 

Living a healthy life and being the best version of ourselves is our ultimate goal. We all want to feel our best both physically and mentally but where do we start looking? I have compiled a list of my personal favourites, a few I have been following for years. With just 6 weeks to go before we can start living a semi 'normal' life....it's a good time to start investing some extra time in to our fitness, health and well-being.

9 of the Best Free Websites - My favourites

  • HASfit.com  This is my absolute favourite website. HASfit stands for 'Heart and Soul Fitness' and the website has been up and running for over 7 years. The site has a huge library of workout videos for all types of workouts, from HIIT's to seated workouts ..... it is that diverse. "Coach" and Claudia Kozak instruct all the videos together, with modified moves, if you do not feel ready to attempt the full exercise. The website also contains a wealth of dietary and nutritional food advice and recipes as well as their own app you can download. There are many workout videos and recipes that are free however there are some workout programmes you can purchase starting from as little as $4.99 or various books on food and nutrition.                                                                                                      

  • Yoga with Christina - Chriska Yoga This is not actually a website....but a lifestyle Youtube channel. Christina is a registered '500 hours' yoga instructor and has a 'Bachelor of Arts and Master of Fine Arts' in dance. Her channel has over 300 yoga videos to choose from. The range is from a beginner's 15 minute Hatha Yoga class to a 30 day yoga challenge. There are specialised yoga classes such as 'Yoga for sleep' to 'Yoga to energise'. Yoga is a safe and effective way to increase physical activity, especially strength, flexibility and balance not to mention the mental health benefits gained from yoga positions.                                                                                                                                    

  • NHS Fitness Studio The NHS website is full of healthy tips on nutrition. But it may surprise you to know they also have a fitness studio with free classes on a whole range of workouts. There are classes for aerobics, strength and resistance, yoga and pilates and 12 week plans to help you start a fitness regime.There are 24 instructor led videos ranging from 10 to 45 minutes.                                                                                                                         
  • Lighthearts Uk Ltd This is a website to help reduce stress and anxiety, cope with depression and regain balance, peace and calm. The goal is to promote mindfulness and a holistic approach to mental health. There are a couple of free mental health and well-being courses ranging from 10 days to 10 weeks. You will also find an informative blog with many articles on well-being practices such as 'colour therapy' and 'binge eating disorder therapy'.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  • Livestrong.com This website has an array of information on all health matters. This is my go to site if I ever need up to date information. Livestrong strive to help people make informed decisions about their own health. There is a lot of information about getting fit, eating healthier, managing weight and living well. Livestrong has an award winning 'MyPlate' app that can be downloaded from their site. It is the fastest and easiest way to lose weight. Livestrong is a site that houses all aspects of health and well-being.                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                                        
  •  Gymra - You Tube There are over 50 workout programmes, 1000's of on-the-go exercises and a custom tool to design your own workouts and this is for all fitness levels.                                                                                                                                                
  •  GymRa.com  They also have a website with hundreds of workouts to choose from. You can also browse through a ton of information on 'The Good Life'  - your daily dose of health and fitness section to keep you inspired and motivated.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
  • Verywell - Fit Verywell fit is dedicated to educate readers on all aspects of fitness, nutrition and wellbeing. Their library has more than 6000+ pieces of content, created and refined for 20+ years. There are articles that have been written by dietitians, healthcare professionals, nutritionists and personal trainers. They have some great tools for helping you to determine your weight, fitness and well-being levels such as BMI calculators, recipe nutrition calculators, calories burned during activities calculators and many more. The workouts are very interesting using gifs rather than videos, followed by instructions, duration and variations. There are literally 100's of diet plans for you to look at with all the pro's and con's of any given plan.                                                                 

  • Self Magazine Self reaches over 20 million people a month on various platforms such as their website, videos and social media. Their mission is to teach everyone to take good care of themselves. They recognise that wellness is about self-compassion and self expression as much as it is about workouts and healthy eating. They have a website packed with articles written by their columnists, who are all specialised in their chosen field of well-being. There is a workout section with various types of workouts using exercise gif's and instructions explaining each routine. Plenty of information can be found on diet and weight loss tips and lots of ideas and advice on beauty products and best buys.    

In summary, these are my favourite websites, packed full of information, helpful guides and plenty of advice to get your motivation up and running to a healthier lifestyle. 

I hope you enjoy looking at the information and articles on some or all of these sites. Tell me which ones you like, which ones you would like to follow and if you have found this article helpful? I would love to hear from you in the comments section below.   

©HealthyForeverFitnessMotivation

I hope you enjoyed this article.

 
Never miss out on future posts by Following me 

You will receive an email alert every time I publish a new article. This will bring you up to date on all things "healthy" that you need to achieve optimal health. This is my hobby and I love to share with you all the things I learn through my ongoing studies and the things I experience to make life a calm, healthy and peaceful adventure

If you are a little unsure about following me then please see a little bit more about me or check out my Tumblr Blog 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Is Circuit Training the Best Class for all-round Fitness?

-
Image
  What is a Circuit Class? As a Class instructor and personal trainer I am often asked “What is the best class for fitness and weight loss?” My answer will always be circuits. The reason for this is a good circuit class will incorporate strength training, cardio fitness and core strength. The class “ punches a packet” when it comes to a full body workout and cardio health. The big bonus comes with the diversity and variety of this class. I do hear many of my clients say that strength training is boring or they hate cardio and core workouts. But by putting all these 3 elements into one circuit class it adds a bit more gusto to your workout and adds a little more interest. A circuit class makes for a quick and efficient workout with major results. How does a Circuit Class Work? A general circuit class will give you a full body workout, plus cardio, plus core strengthening exercises. Some circuit classes can be set to a specific discipline such as football or boxing to help improve perfor
Read more

7. Why Strength Training is a Must as we Age

-
Image
  Lifting for Longevity  Why is it important to lift weights? Apart from building strong muscles, the benefits include burning body fat, strengthening joints and bones, reducing the risk of injury and improving heart health. To lift safely, it is very important to start slowly, take rest days and make sure that you are lifting with good posture (form). Two or three 20 to 30 minute strength sessions every week can result in significant health benefits. Increased Muscle mass: Our muscle mass decreases drastically as we age and strength training can help to reverse this natural tendency. Strong Bones: Strength training increases bone density and helps prevent fractures Joint Flexibility: Lifting weights keeps our joints supple and can help prevent the onset of arthritis Weight Control: As we build more muscle, our bodies burn calories a lot easier enabling us to maintain or lose weight. Improves Balance: Strengthening exercises increase flexibility and balance, preventing falls and redu
Read more

The Best Youtube Home Workouts

-
Image
  Youtube Home Workouts I like to mix up my workouts from gym training to HIIT's to resistance band workouts. When you are short of time and a visit to your local exercise class isn't an option, then a homework will fit the bill perfectly.  At the moment we do not have a choice of course, but once normality returns and we are working longer hours, don't use the excuse of 'being too tired' or 'having no time' to exercise. Home workouts are instant, come in all shapes and sizes and available at the touch of a button..........and accessible anytime of the day or night.  I have been instructing classes online during this lockdown with my  private facebook group  members and it has been a lot of fun.  We have had gym sessions, strength training and circuit classes. My group members have done really well and are reaping the benefits of keeping active during these uncertain times. Staying active at any age, will help you live a healthier and happier life. Exercis
Read more