While I’m away at the Isle of Wight Festival I have a few guest posts lined up from some great fitness bloggers… Today we’re hearing from Keil at Voltage Sport, a blog that encourages others to live a happy, healthy and fit life. HIIT Training Lets start with the basics, what is HIIT? HIIT stands for … More HIIT That Workout (Guest Post)
*sp Who loves nature walks the most in England? The cost of healthcare has risen greatly in recent years, and this is due in large part to lifestyle choices combined with an ageing population. As budgets are squeezed further, it is imperative for preventative health measures to come to the fore and play a large … More Who Loves Nature the Most in England? (*sp)
Fitness trends come and go – different ways to exercise rise and fall in popularity. You look around and suddenly everyone’s doing Zumba, or indoor cycling, or Crossfit so it’s always interesting to see what’s next? At the latest Fitness Writers Association event the focus was on Functional Training – a way of working out … More Putting the Fun back into Functional Fitness
Imagine a thumping bass, a rousing melody or lyrics that make the hairs on the back of your neck prickle. You lift your head up, stand a little taller, achey legs suddenly filled with renewed vigour. The use of music in sport has become a common occurrence, both in gyms around the world and in … More Music and Running with #CurrysMonsterMashUp
This year for the first time, I spectated and cheered at the London Marathon watching thousands of people run past, their faces a mixture of pain and joy. If I’m honest, it didn’t make me want to immediately sign up – I’ve always been a little afraid of the marathon distance and thought it wasn’t … More Entering the London Marathon Ballot
I haven’t run a marathon, and if I’m honest I don’t have any desire to in the future. However, I have the utmost admiration and respect for those people who have completed the 26.2mile distance, and watching runners of all speeds, ages and costumes on Sunday was an amazing experience! I’d only ever seen the … More Spectating the London Marathon 2015
So my free trial month of ClassPass is up! Over the course of a month I went to 8 different classes, which roughly equates to 2 per week – 3 Spinning, 2 Kettlebells, 1 Treadmill session, and 2 Yoga classes. Check out previous blog posts here: ClassPass: 1Rebel Ride and ReshapeClassPass: Cyclebeat and Kettlebells If … More ClassPass: The Cost Analysis
Unfortunately I’ve struggled with a few injuries during my running life, mostly a result of imbalances in my body brought to light by increasing the amount of exercise I do. While the most important way to deal with these injuries is to address the root cause of the problem, there are a few essential items … More Running Injury Essentials
I’m heading off on my Yoga Retreat today, but am just popping in quickly to let you know about an article I’ve written in the latest issue of PT Magazine! I’ve put together a few tips on how to use races during your training. Head on over to check it out and let me know … More Article in PT Magazine
This weekend is Brighton Half marathon! I’ve been training for it for the last few months, and am quite excited to run somewhere new, and nervous to see what I can achieve. The weather looks a little unpredictable, and although I was doing my sundance and crossing all fingers and toes, it will probably be … More Brighton Half Marathon Race Outfit
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