If you are back out running more this November then let’s have a quick overview of how to improve your run. It is a lot like swimming, the better the technique the less effort is required to move forward. So What are the areas of running that we need to look at? Let’s start with …
Determination and hard work. IF YOU HAVE BEEN READING MY WEB PAGE AND BLOGS, FACEBOOK POSTS AND eBOOKS WILL KNOW THAT FITNESS AND HEALTH IS A LIFESTYLE THAT TAKES CONSISTENCY. I want to pass on my enthusiasm and inspire improvements in wellbeing, nutrition and activities, but sometimes with more incentive than just me. Today I would like to dedicate this post to …
Ironman UK 2018, interview with Neil Cumming Are we all sitting next to an ‘ironman’? Is the price tag worth it? Can you train to become an Ironman? These are some of the many questions I asked Neil. Today’s interview is with local Gloucester man, that just finished his first Ironman race, a swim just under …
Training for long distance or duration? There are a number of things that need to be considered: Such as heart condition, how do we know if there is a small problem and when we put our heart under extreme stress? 2. Mobility testing. The importance of identifying weak areas to prevent chronic injuries. This …
Body image has a huge effect on our lives – we don’t value our basic health, we do little to help ourselves. Muscular images bombard us on line as well as conflicting information on diets and body image. I recently saw this documentary from the BBC and it got me thinking about these typical problems. …
Home workouts are the way to go, but some help on what to do, and how to do it, make things better. Having a quick easy system to follow will hugely improve the quality of your home training. I have created a whole set of simple training cards that you can use any where. The …
How can we maintain fitness long-term? There are two parts to this question the first is the easy one: consistency. I want you to look at the picture, What do you see? Look at the fence – each bar has an arrow-head top, and the circle looks complete – well actually there are a few …
We often hear, see and read what others are doing to stay fit, slim, strong, the fastest, the most daring – but what is your level? One crazy base jumper I heard say everyone gets their adrenaline rush from different levels of activity. So when we see a Down Hill mountain biker do we ‘really’ …
