How to survive the UK heatwave and stay fit
Is it too hot to train? Here is how to survive the next 40 days of heat in the UK its short and sweet – just like the UK summer! We are having one of the hottest and longest summers recorded in the UK. While most of us are relishing in the rays and taking […]
Finding time to exercise as a new mom
Recently, a coffee-morning with a group of friends resulted in one of those epiphany’s that resulted in this blog. It motivated me to write about exercise for moms that have recently given birth. Sarah takes up the theme –at our table at Costa – her voice rising ever-so slightly with the emotion. “My life was […]
How to keep training through an injury
Even when you think your training life is over for now, a new story-line appears. Are you frustrated because you have a fitness or sports injury and can’t wait to get back into your regular fitness routine? So, what do we do? We start with a come-back plan that safely gets you back to your […]
How to develop great training habits – and keep them
Have you wondered how some people manage to get so much done? They’ll breezily announce they are going to “start exercising and eat healthily”, and you just know that they’re going to ace it. Perhaps for you, it may be a different story – do you stick to your new goals for a while, and […]
From 5 k to Marathons – Endurance training
Are you thinking about running a 5k, 10k or even a marathon but you find you just keep putting it off as you don’t have the time or energy to train properly? Using a treadmill in your own home is your answer. When you have little time to fit those training sessions in it can […]