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
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
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
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
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!
Take on the challenge – 2% of global marathon runners go under 3. My top tips for breaking the magic barrier Pacing chart Quality not quantity – Don’t burn out hitting huge mileage week after week. I would average 30-40 weekly miles with the focus being on 100% quality for my tempo and long runs –… Read More Sub 3 marathon club
Body weight plyometrics to improve your running Incorporating a couple of short workouts each week will help to increase your power – pushing off the ground harder and help you turn your legs over at a faster rate. Minimal time spent on the ground results in more efficient running and quicker times. https://www.instagram.com/p/BNg5j_WhzNN/?taken-by=john_howells Simple and… Read More Run free – Plyometric impact
If your a keen runner like myself, i’m sure you have often wondered how beneficial the treadmill is for you, especially when working towards a marathon. Is it less effective than training on the roads? Will I be able to cover my target distance if I use the treadmill often? Is it easier or harder… Read More Benefits of treadmill running
I’ve not always been the biggest fan of a rest day and i’m sure many can relate to me on this, taking that day off from exercise was not an option, once your in the ‘zone’ it can be mentally very tough. Over the years i’ve learnt to listen to my body and understand how… Read More The importance of R & R
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