Recovery, Nutrition and Fitness Advice for Athletes
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Strength training for runners
Its been well documented that strength training can make massive improvements in a runner's speed, stamina, and overall performance as well as helping them stay injury-free. But its still something many runners just don't make the time for and still prioritise getting the miles in over some gym work. Many...
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Self-care at home
Self-care is an important part of any fitness regime but we often don’t give it as much attention as it needs. The majority of people who are into fitness do it for vanity reasons and having more flexible hamstrings or being able to move comfortably isn’t as important as how...
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Our Guide to Outdoor Workouts
COVID-19 has been a difficult time for many of us mentally, physically, emotionally as well as financially. But it also came with its benefits for many who chose to take advantage of more time and energy to exercise and find a healthy new routine. But after 4 months of running...
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When to workout whilst intermittent fasting
When intermittent fasting the question of when to train around meal times is a big one and there are a lot of factors that it depends upon. Everyone will have a different piece of advice for you but here are a few things you should consider. What times do you...
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How can yoga compliment your workouts
We all know yoga is beneficial for us but it's neglected by many. Whether you are a weightlifter, runner or swimmer - adding a practice like yoga to your fitness regime can have a positive effect on your general health and fitness, performance and is the perfect compliment to your...
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What is Mindfulness?
The term ‘Mindfulness’ seems to be everywhere right now… from colouring books to meditation apps… but what does mindfulness actually mean?Basically mindfulness is the ability to be present and fully engaged with whatever we’re doing - free from distraction or judgment, and aware of our thoughts and feelings without getting...
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How can mindfulness practices improve your health?
Over the last few years, there has been a surge in interest in mindfulness practices. Instagram has helped drive this forward and there are multiple mindfulness apps available that have made it all more accessible for the masses. The rise in mental health conditions and the fact that it's now...
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Why weight training helps you shape up & burn fat
Weight training is the style of exercise of choice for many people. It burns fat, builds strength and muscle helping you get into shape. With every client I have we do weight training because of the vast benefits and how efficient it is over other training modalities. Although the calorie...
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Prepare your mind for the 5km run - I can & I will
In this week's blogs we have been providing you with all the helpful training and nutrition advice you need to get you ready for your first ever 5km run. But there is there is one more thing we can do to prepare. And we have saved it until last. We...
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How to fuel your 5km run.
You’ve completed the ‘U to Running’, 8 week 5km training program written by Professor Greg Whyte OBE – Click Here to download the plan for FREE – and you’re ready to go and run your first 5km… but what should you eat? Never underestimate the power of good nutrition. The...
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