Strength Training For Runners
With the sun teasing us and (hopefully) coming out soon, I can only assume many people will be dusting off their trainers, taking to the pavements, and clocking up some mileage. To push for personal bests or simply get around the route many people assume their training is all run, run, run. I am not […]
Read more6 Exercises 4 Ways!
Here’s a simple means to change up a HIIT Session and add a bit of variation to your training. Below are 3 rounds of 6 exercises. Each round consists of 1 cardio, 1 resistance, 1 core, 1 cardio, 1 resistance, 1 core. Your workout could be performed at home or in the gym, you will just […]
Read moreIeuan’s Mediterranean Prawn Recipe
This Mediterranean Prawn recipe is a simple quick dish is perfect for making a large batch and preparing several meals for the week all in one go. It is a very tasty and filling mixture of fresh prawns, mixed vegetables, and rice and is super easy to prepare. For this Mediterranean Prawn recipe all you […]
Read moreSlam Ball Workout
The slam ball is a great piece of kit to get your heart rate high and add weight to your training. Try this slam ball workout the next time you’re in the gym and watch as your heart rate rockets. For the slam ball workout, complete all 8 exercises for 20s with 10s rest […]
Read moreStatic vs Dynamic Stretching
Stretching has long been the advice of most fitness and health professionals. It is, in my opinion, important that the type of stretching is appropriate for your goals of stretching, so this blog looks at static vs dynamic stretching. Many people will simply perform a static stretch that involves holding a position for a prolonged […]
Read moreQuinoa, Spinach & Egg Breakfast Bake
I have been encouraging all of my personal training clients to make this recipe for the last couple of weeks so I thought I would share it with you. This quinoa, spinach and egg breakfast bake is, as the name suggests, great for breakfast but it’s equally great for lunches. The recipe makes around 4 […]
Read moreGoal Setting – Layering Your Goals!
This article was inspired by my current PhD studies and also my experience working with clients in both an exercise and rehabilitation setting. We hear a lot about goal setting (especially from me) and it’s importance for improving our motivation, confidence, and exercise persistence. What do we do when we don’t hit our goals though? […]
Read moreWhat’s Your Excuse?
An article on my web browser caught my eye today about the types of excuses that people make for the reasons they don’t exercise. There’s no point in denying it – we all have them…..”I’m too tired”, “it’s raining and too cold”, “I should have gotten up earlier to go” “my muscles hurt too much” (almost […]
Read moreIeuan’s Metabolic Workout – Metabolic Madness
Spring is upon us and Summer is around the corner so why not get a head start on that beach body and start stripping back some of that body fat? This metabolic workout offers a quick whole body blast that will send your metabolism skyrocketing, make you sweat like never before, and have your body […]
Read moreHow Should I Breathe When Exercising?
Honestly, if I had been asked this last week it would have been on my strange questions blog. But this was asked on Monday and as weird as it sounds ‘how should I breathe when exercising’ is a very valid question! Breathing in and out is a no brainer – we do it automatically. But […]
Read more101 Burpee Challenge!
Have you ever noticed how personal trainers not only seem to love burpees, but also introduce new variations as if to try and disguise them? But let’s face it, we never manage to pull the wool over your eyes! But love them or hate them, they do provide a physical challenge and no one burpee […]
Read moreBilateral Deficit – Training Considerations
The bilateral deficit is an interesting phenomena by which the sum of force produced during unilateral exercise, such as a split squat, is greater than the sum of force produced during a bilateral lift (such as a conventional back squat). It appears that the bilateral deficit or indeed bilateral facilitation is associated with training habits, […]
Read moreHow to Avoid Easter Cravings!
It’s finally Spring, its getting warmer (well a little!) and the lighter nights make it the perfect combination for getting out and being healthy. However, Easter is just around the corner which means shops are full of chocolate eggs, hot cross buns and other Easter temptations. For many, these temptations can be a huge hurdle […]
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