Hiking actually changes our brains!
Source: Doctors Explain How Hiking Actually Changes Our Brains! Reconnect with nature and clear your mind! Good stuff
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.
Sleep and performance
Be sure to get those 40 winks Below is a simple insight into how the quality and quantity of sleep can effect mental and physical performance levels, for sport or during other work and activities. Focus and attention Without adequate sleep we lose our ability to access info we have previously learnt – nerve cells… Read More Sleep and performance
Fight the winter colds
Protect the body and remain fighting fit Keep your defence high and fight off winter colds with this full of goodness homemade soup recipe. If your under the weather soup is easily digested and full of health benefits. Barley – Contains selenium which has antioxidant properties Onions – Often used to heal infections, contains allicin an… Read More Fight the winter colds
Tone & build lean muscle – Press up routine
A lucky 13-fold press up blast to tone, build lean muscle and engage your core. https://www.instagram.com/p/BQD7LCPhsbb/ Narrow press Wide arm press Staggered arm press Rotation press Snake press Vertical press Press walks Romboid push Elevated leg press Knuckle press Clap press Standard position press holds Wide iron cross holds Also a great workout for triathletes… Read More Tone & build lean muscle – Press up routine
The human body – born to run?
Born to run? an old piece but a very good read. Did you know us humans are the 5th best marathoners, ahead of horses but behind sled dogs, camels, antelope and the ultimate distance kings – the ostrich !
Fruit alphabet
Snacking on fruit is one of the best habits, you should have no problem getting your 5-a-day with my alternative a-z of favourites. • Apple • Banana • Cherries • avocaDo • lEmon • grapeFruit – grapefruit can cause dangerous reactions with some prescription medications • Grapes • Honeydew-melon • blueberrIes • Jackfruit – the national fruit… Read More Fruit alphabet
Core stability – Balance cushion workout
Increase stability and strength in your spine and core with moves on the balance/wobble cushion – You will get a total body workout in the process. https://www.instagram.com/p/BP7pl_oBtCb/?taken-by=john_howells This is one of my favourite pieces of kit – Always slow controlled movements
Start your day right
2017 Resolutions – Mornings matter • Music • Hydrate • Plan • Nutrition • Movement Music – Play the music that gets you going in the morning, it could be some chilled jazzy breakfast tunes or some summer house beats that get the good vibes flowing through your body. Hydrate – Important to re-hydrate after a number of hours… Read More Start your day right
Habitual PROtein
Don’t waste your ££££’s on supplements when there are plenty of fantastic sources of protein out there, below are a few of my favourite lean proteins to help your body repair and grow. Complete proteins Containing all 20 amino acids Fish – Tuna, Salmon, Sardines, Anchovies Chicken Eggs Turkey Yogurt Milk (Your natural protein shake)… Read More Habitual PROtein
Making Exercise an Enjoyable Part of Your Everyday Life
Source: How to Start Exercising and Stick to It: Making Exercise an Enjoyable Part of Your Everyday Life Lots of fantastic advice if your thinking about starting a new exercise routine after Christmas. Mental barriers – be kind to yourself, was something in-particular I took away – stop beating yourself up!
Easy Eggs: 5 ways to use these powerful proteins
Source: Easy Eggs: 5 ways to use these powerful proteins | Running I will definitely be giving these a try, great stuff!
A Look At ‘Energy Boosting’ Foods
Source: A Look At ‘Energy Boosting’ Foods | Running Where do you get your energy from? Good read.
Personal training 