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150 mile warm up !

Alan — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:42:01 +0000

The life of an endurance athlete is a lonely and painful one. Rachel and I cycled 150 miles from north Cheshire to New Quay in West Wales last week. It is part of our ongoing training for the John O’Groats to Lands End bike ride we are doing for Sefton Village in June 2010. Up to [...]

150 mile warm up !

Blood Pressure

Alan — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:56:14 +0000

What is blood pressure? Why is it significant? What can be done to control it? This article aims to answer the questions, and more. The heart is a muscular pump designed to force blood through our body. Blood is pumped from the heart through the arteries out to our muscles and organs. Put simply, too much [...]

Blood Pressure

Principles of Training

Alan — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:18:37 +0000

There are five main training principles that we need to consider when designing an exercise programme. The principles of training should provide the entire basis by which the programme is constructed. By considering all of the principles we can ensure the exercise programme is safe, effective, realistic and enjoyable. To a very large degree, the [...]

Principles of Training

High Intensity Interval Training

admin — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:04:36 +0000

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is exactly what is says- short bursts of high intensity exercise, followed by periods of low intensity recovery work. It is a very effective way of improving cardiovascular capabilities. The method is an excellent way of making cardiovascular improvements without having to train for extended periods of time. The method of [...]

High Intensity Interval Training

An Introduction to High Intensity Training

admin — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:01:36 +0000

High Intensity Training (HIT) is a form of weight training with a scientifically-proven track record. Created by a man named Arthur Jones (the inventor of the Nautilus and MedX machines so widespread in health clubs today), the approach focuses on training the body as a single complete unit, rather than the traditional split routine favoured [...]

An Introduction to High Intensity Training

Nine ways to get the body you want

admin — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:54:53 +0000

Ask most guys in the gym what they are looking to achieve and you will more often than not hear ‘build muscle’ in reply! It’s as cliched as women wanting to lose weight and ‘tone up’! The only problem with this goal is the way most people go about achieving it – the wrong way. Not [...]

Nine ways to get the body you want