Running is the original primal movement. Contrary to many viewpoints, we, as human beings, are designed to run and if trained in a progressive manner, is the best way of burning calories and keeping lean. But be smart. Considering the multi-directional movements involved in locomotion together with almost three times your body weight crashing through […]
Most of us who run never think about HOW we are running which included myself until 5 years ago when I attended a running technique instructor course. I now, after turning the ripe old age of 40, have found a new lease of energy with my running, beating a personal best in the marathon two […]
If you’re thinking of taking up running or you’re an established runner concerned about the effects on your body, read on….. There are plenty of people out there, health professionals included, ready to sway you away from ‘pounding the pavements’ but the vast majority of these opinions are unjustified. It’s often thought that years of […]
I’ve been brought up to believe that the only way of achieving greater things in life is to constantly strive forward and never get too comfortable. The title of this weeks blog has certainly resonated throughout my life and personal training career, much down to the fact that my parents never handed me anything on […]
Professional Footballers. Rugby players. Tennis players. In fact any athlete who demands achieving peak physical fitness finds them an essential partner in their training. I give you the heart rate monitor. So why don’t you? You wouldn’t drive your car without a speedometer or cook without a temperature gauge so why not monitor your body […]
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