Mindset
What do pensions, weight loss and long jump have in common?
We chat about lots of topics in our group training sessions. While still working hard, of course. Pensions, weight loss and long jump were just
We chat about lots of topics in our group training sessions. While still working hard, of course. Pensions, weight loss and long jump were just
The good, better, best continuum is something I mention quite a lot. So I decided it deserves a whole blog post to itself.
We should see all health and fitness choices (and possibly life too!) as lying on a continuum, with Poor choices on one end and Best Choices on the other end…
Whenever you want to make a change in your life, you shouldn’t aim for the “end” or “best” point straight away. Or the perfect outcome. Rather you should aim for the Next Logical Step-Up from wherever you are RIGHT NOW.
So, if for example you wanted to get fitter, the continuum might look something like this.
Researchers have been exploring the effects of diet, exercise, age, psychological stress, and other factors on the immune response, both in animals and in humans
Talking to some of my clients, I’m aware that some of us may feel like we’re running on empty just now. And it’s not surprising.
I’m sure we’ve all seen it on FB and Instagram. The posts that go:
I’ve smashed a killer workout
I’m so hard, I’ve run xxx. I’ve squatted xxx
I’m so sore, I did xxx
These posts shout out about Intensity. But we hardly hear anything about Consistency.
Unhelpful Cycles
So I’ve been a bit quiet of late… Like everyone else, I’ve been struggling with the challenges of homeschooling, lockdowns and endless cycle of bad news and anxiety. I’ve been thinking: I’ll get going again once kids are back in school. I’ll get going once the weather warms up a bit.
But it’s Friday and I still have no desire to do any “work”. So I’m writing down some thoughts instead.
I’m struggling. Are you struggling?
It always happens this time of the year. I’m always surprised (not in a good way) how quickly the end of summer turns into winter. It’s not just a little colder and a little darker. The change, especially for my Mediterranean body, is dramatic.
What is the best exercise for fat loss? We’ve had this question a few times in our sessions recently. [TL:DR] Exercise to build muscle and strength
I bought a new kettle a couple of weeks ago. I know, right. This is the epitome of lockdown excitement. I’m writing about a new
As the situation unfolds, many of you have asked me about buying kit.
So here’s list of home fitness equipment essentials.