Like everyone else, my daily conversations are dominated by Coronavirus, COVID-19 and the associated concerns. It’s a time of unprecedented global crisis, certainly since WW2 anyway. We’re living in a real-life dystopian society. We’re bombarded … Continue reading Coronavirus, Anxiety, Observations and Practical Suggestions
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My Hard-Ish 75 Update… 2
You know what, I owe you all an apology – I said I’d update this every week, but I haven’t. I’ve carried on doing the training, the reading etc etc, but I’ve had a boat … Continue reading My Hard-Ish 75 Update… 2
Stages of Sleep: What is it & Why it is Important
Sleep has always been an intriguing phenomenon for us and a mystery to say the least. When reading more about the process of sleep, you will often come across the term “sleep cycle”. This term … Continue reading Stages of Sleep: What is it & Why it is Important
Workout Routines You Need to Try This 2020
The fitness craze is still going strong. In order to maintain your shape and stay fit this year, there are so many workouts you can try. It is essential to switch up your fitness routine … Continue reading Workout Routines You Need to Try This 2020
5 Fitness Goal Ideas For 2020
A New Year is the perfect opportunity to reevaluate our fitness goals and provide ourselves with some new targets and experiences. It’s not about what you didn’t do in 2019; it’s more about reflecting on … Continue reading 5 Fitness Goal Ideas For 2020
The Complete Ben Nevis Training Guide
I’ve written this Ben Nevis training guide for anyone who is thinking about climbing, is climbing or has-done-and-wants-to-do-it-again, Ben Nevis. As both a personal trainer and a bloke who has actually climbed the mountain (amongst … Continue reading The Complete Ben Nevis Training Guide
The Impact of Good Sleep on Exercise
Struggling to get enough sleep is very common nowadays. In fact, a study by Aviva reveals that 16 million Brits suffer from sleepless nights, with two thirds of the population struggling with disrupted sleep. Often, … Continue reading The Impact of Good Sleep on Exercise
My Hard-Ish 75 Update 1….
Hard-ish 75 week 1 update. But before then, an explanation…. A week ago I wrote that I was starting a challenge based on the Hard 75 that has been doing the rounds on social media. … Continue reading My Hard-Ish 75 Update 1….
Setting Up a Home Gym in Small to Midsized Rooms
Everyone has his or her fitness goals, whether big or small. And working on your fitness goals at the comfort of your own home is one of the best ways to achieve them without having … Continue reading Setting Up a Home Gym in Small to Midsized Rooms
3 Ways To Stay Fit With A Young Family
It can be so difficult to stay on top of your own health and nutrition when you have a young family to take care of. Making time for anything other than your children can seem … Continue reading 3 Ways To Stay Fit With A Young Family
A Few Thoughts on Motivation and ‘Personal Development Coaches’…
Motivation is a funny thing. I’ve written this post having been inspired by something I have watched grow over the last couple of years. Something I really don’t like and feel preys on people looking … Continue reading A Few Thoughts on Motivation and ‘Personal Development Coaches’…
Look Good, Train Good, Feel Good With The Sports Edit
When I first started training in gyms about 20 years ago, the idea of ‘athleisure’ wasn’t even a thing – there was a clear line between what you wore in the gym and what you … Continue reading Look Good, Train Good, Feel Good With The Sports Edit
Could Muay Thai Help You Get Fit?
Over the last decade or so, combat sports have exploded in popularity. It’s a combination of the wider TV recognition of MMA and an understanding of just how great Muay Thai and associated sports can … Continue reading Could Muay Thai Help You Get Fit?
Benefits of CBD Oil for Fitness
CBD oil seems to be all the rage these days. People are turning to this non-psychoactive cannabis product to help with everything from anxiety to migraines. Among them are many fitness enthusiasts hoping to improve … Continue reading Benefits of CBD Oil for Fitness
New Training Ideas That’ll Reinvigorate Your Approach to Fitness This Year
Are you already feeling like your New Year’s resolutions are fading away and you’re losing the motivation to carry on hitting the gym? If so, you’re far from alone so don’t feel like this situation … Continue reading New Training Ideas That’ll Reinvigorate Your Approach to Fitness This Year
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