How many sets and repetitions to do for the muscle growth?

Actually, the beginners not always know about which workout programs are more effective for the muscle growth. A lot of beginners looking for the answer to the question relating to the number of sets and repetitions. These sets should increase the muscle growth and at the same time weight loss. It has no sense to do individually. By the way, you should follow the recommendations of specialists proven by time and practice. Also, there are situations when you can’t lose weight at all. In this case, you need to find the main causes of problems with weight. Losing weight requires a combination...

5 easy ways to begin mountain biking

Mountain biking is a popular sport for many reasons. It’s a thrilling way to explore nature, whilst providing a full-body workout! If you’re looking to blow off steam and get closer to your surroundings, mountain biking is the perfect way to add some adventure to your life. Here are five easy ways to get into the sport.

Start Spinning

If you’re eager to start mountain biking, but you’re concerned about your fitness levels, try spinning first. Although mountain biking is a fun way to explore your natural surroundings, it is also an intense aerobic exercise, so it’s...

Exeter Pride

Event Date: 
12/05/2018 - 11:00am to 13/05/2018 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter

Thousads of people will show their support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) communities in the region by attending the 10th Exeter Pride event on Saturday, May 12.

Exeter Pride is one of the South West's biggest celebrations of the LGBTQ+ communities, and one of the biggest free Pride events in the country. It promises to be an explosion of colour, positivity and pride - and everyone is invited to come out and celebrate.

There will be a colourful rainbow flag March from the St Sidwell Centre, beginning at 12 noon (assemble at 11.30am), which...

Advice to plan your journey if travelling near new IKEA store

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/07/2018 - 4:13pm

Road users are being encouraged to plan their journeys into and around Exeter on Thursday 10 May when the new IKEA store opens to the public.

Increased traffic volumes are anticipated on the major routes into the city, especially on the M5 at Junction 30 Sandygate roundabout and the A379 leading to the new store. Additional traffic may potentially lead to disruption and longer than average delays in the area surrounding the new store.

IKEA has contracted a traffic management company to deal with the arrangements and consultation on the plans has taken place with Devon and...

Growing Devon business park shortlisted for prestigious award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/07/2018 - 3:49pm

Hitchcocks Business Park in Willand, Devon, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award in recognition of its high quality, modern business accommodation and facilities.

The RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Awards recognise the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure in the South West region and their impact on local communities. Hitchcocks Business Park has been shortlisted in the commercial category.

The 25 acre business park is situated just off junction 27 of the M5 making it ideally suited...

How to Build a Local Customer Base

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 05/07/2018 - 10:24am

Marketing in the twenty-first century has taken a swerve towards the digital, with new agencies popping up to help brands, companies, and businesses maximise their exposure to international customers online. These glamorous new forms of marketing mean little to local businesses that operate in a strict locality and have no aspirations to expand beyond their town, district or county. So if you’re looking to build your local customer base, here’s a mix of traditional and internet-based tips to help you expand your visibility in the local area.

Word of Mouth

There’s nothing...

Rock out at retro festival for free!

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 05/07/2018 - 10:22am

Love live music? Love the 80s? Then why not volunteer at Let’s Rock retro festival this summer and enjoy the event for free?

By signing up to do a 4 hour shift with festival charity partner, Child Bereavement UK, selling wristbands and raffle tickets on the day, you will gain entry to the festival without spending a single penny. Let’s Rock Exeter will take place at Powderham Castle on June 30th and will include live performances from OMD, Sister Sledge, Nick Heyward and many more.

Child Bereavement UK supports families when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or...

Unite Your Team - Create Company Culture across Your Virtual Workforce

Authored by Chris Lake
Posted: Mon, 05/07/2018 - 9:15am

You got the virtual office up and running, and your employees are stoked that they get to join the remote workforce. The benefit to everyone is they get to work in an environment of their own choosing while producing some of the best work known in the industry. Your employees are happy, happy, and more than pleased with the new office set up that allows them to avoid the hassles of the daily commute, avoid the drama related find a parking space, and avoid the midday drag when sleepiness overcomes productivity. However, while your employees are pleased with the new office set up, you have...

£250,000 funding boost to investigate whether vitamin D promotes brain health

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/07/2018 - 8:24am

A robust clinical trial to investigate whether taking vitamin D can help keep our brains sharp in older age has been supported by a donation of nearly £250,000 from the J P Moulton Charitable Foundation.

The University of Exeter Medical School will conduct a three-year study on whether vitamin D can improve brain health in people at risk of dementia. Using the PROTECT online study of people aged 50 and over, the trial will assess whether supplements could help to prevent decline in memory and other cognitive functions.

It follows a large-scale study led by Exeter which...

Guardian award for policy-changing research on microplastic pollution

Research that revealed the devastating impact that microplastic pollution could have on the health of humans and wildlife has won a Guardian University Award.

A University of Exeter team led by Professor Tamara Galloway last night won the Research Impact category at a ceremony in London. The team was praised for work on the global impact of micro and nanoplastics – small plastic particles less than 1mm in length - which are increasingly contaminating the natural environment.

The team found that these particles are permeating the food chain of all creatures, including humans...

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