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
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
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
Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Cranberries & Strawberries are tremendously good for you The thing I love about berries is how versatile they are. They are like the Dirk Kuyt of the football world or Johnny Depp in cinema.. You can consume them in the morning to kick start your day as part of a healthy breakfast,… Read More Heavenly berries
Ever wondered why the Hulk is green and incredible? 6 of the best, put simply Kale contains antioxidant nutrients helping counteract oxidative damage by free radicals in the body, and is low in calories and high in water content, making it a great addition to a weight loss diet. Spinach is high in vitamin A… Read More Go green
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
Food glorious food, embrace the colours Good nutrition is the key to good mental and physical health. I have a number of staples in my diet providing me with great energy throughout the day, building and repairing my muscles after exercise and which have a positive effect on my immune system. Below are a few… Read More Food for thought
El cafe es bueno en Barcelona Over the past two years my running has come on a bomb, coincidentally around the same time I was in Costa Rica developing a slight addiction to coffee. It hasn’t been the sole catalyst in my change of form, but those two or three small coffees a day have… Read More Great news for coffee lovers
Growing up in the Welsh Valleys we had a bit of a sauna tradition. No built-in sauna in our houses like in Finland, but we did enjoy the post workout heat a couple of times a week, pouring a pint of sweat, opening the pores and unwinding after a heavy session. Nowadays as a fitness… Read More The science of sweat
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