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Author: john.howells
English language teacher and exercise professional with a passion for learning and development. I enjoy travelling, physical challenges, good food and drink, music, dance and time spent with family and friends. I'm from Wales, UK.
2 x 1 hour outdoor PT sessions for £25, with your £25 donated to Prostate Cancer Research Centre
Get active with a smile and contribute to a cause Hi Friends, I am offering 2 x 1 hour outdoor Personal Training sessions for £25, with your £25 donated to Prostate Cancer Research Centre. We can workout in the following areas; Roath Rec & Lake, Bute & Llandaff Park, along the Taff Trail from Cardiff… Read More 2 x 1 hour outdoor PT sessions for £25, with your £25 donated to Prostate Cancer Research Centre
6 weeks to Snowdon
Check out my short block of run training ahead of the 2018 Snowdonia Marathon Eryri where I placed 8th. A late entry meant 5 and a bit weeks of specific training, here’s my mileage. Click the link below or view the images. Sept 17 – Oct 28: 6 weeks to Snowdon The 5 weeks before I… Read More 6 weeks to Snowdon
Core ♥ Calisthenics
Utilize your abilities with full body movements https://www.instagram.com/p/BXRA82ClcrJ/ Discover your core strength https://www.instagram.com/p/BW5CQEfFdMb/
Juice fix
Liquid health Your body can get really fantastic nutrients from a variety of juices. I tried 7 different juices and smoothies last week and below are some of the health benefits in each one. Mon – Mango and passionfruit Tons of vitamin C, one of the best sources of betacarotene and astragalin, 2 powerful antioxidants.… Read More Juice fix
Morning mobility – 5 min body wake-up
Movement We were born to move our bodies and after a few hours of deep sleep, our bodies need to be re-activated and put back in motion. By giving just a few minutes in the mornings (maybe after a coffee..) you will loosen up your joints, release some feel good chemicals – endorphin’s and effect… Read More Morning mobility – 5 min body wake-up
Body benefits – Plank life
Keep planking • Add variety and engage different muscles The plank is a fantastic move to work your trunk. It helps build great strength, can assist your posture and help you work your waist line. I enjoy adding some variety and bringing other muscles into play. The clip sees the arms, shoulders, upper back and… Read More Body benefits – Plank life
Massage – Foam roller routine
Myofascial release Foam rolling is a form of self myofascial release and assists in the mobility of fascia which is a fibrous layer of connective tissue surrounding muscles – when we work out or perform daily activities we put stresses on our bodies which affects fascia. This tissue needs to be broken down, mobilized and… Read More Massage – Foam roller routine
Run biomechanics – Run happy
Become the most efficient runner you can Your running biomechanics is the movement through your gate and is a combination of strength, flexibility and alignment in the key areas – foot, knee and hip. The gait cycle starts when the foot touches the ground and ends when the same foot makes contact with the ground… Read More Run biomechanics – Run happy
10 moves to impact your core
Avoid injury • Improve posture • Increase balance & stability Your mid section is vitally important to your health and wellbeing, and by having a stronger core you can reduce and avoid injuries as you get older. 10 moves to hit your trunk and condition really important areas such as your abs, obliques, lower back… Read More 10 moves to impact your core
Sugar high – white vs brown
Runner gains – Donkey kicks & glute bridge
Two fantastic and effecive moves impacting often negleted muscle groups and joints, bringing small gains and keeping you on track to those personal bests https://www.instagram.com/p/BQkyj9aBn46/?taken-by=john_howells • Donkey kicks and variations Works – Glutes, hamstrings, hips … … • Glute bridge holds and thrusts Works – Glutes, quads, hips, lower back, knee
Personal training 