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Nutrition Confusion

March 28, 2018January 10, 2017 by Chris

Our resident fitness expert and fitness blogger Alexis Fletcher is back with her top tips in the world of health and fitness. This week Alexis talks about nourishment and diets. With all the faddy diets and conflicting nutritional advice out there it’s easy to have a whole lot of nutrition confusion so in this post … Read more

Great exercise excuses

June 28, 2022September 14, 2012 by rheys

It is a truth universally acknowledged that there is always a greater reason not to do a given task than to do it. This is because it is easier to do nothing than to do something.

How footballers are playing for longer

June 24, 2022September 11, 2012 by rheys

The former England and Tottenham Hotspur manager Glenn Hoddle once observed that, when a player gets to 30, so does his body. This is undoubtedly true and these days footballers are able to continue playing at the top level into their mid and late thirties.

Five Exercise Tips That Donִ’t Work

June 9, 2022September 3, 2012 by rheys

The Olympics has inspired a lot of people to get off their sofas, take off their slippers and put some running shoes on instead. People are hitting the gyms, the swimming pools and joining the sports clubs because the games has galvanised a nation.

A Modest Proposal

August 2, 2022April 2, 2012 by rheys

Recently Channel 4ֳ 10 Oփlock Show had a discussion about obesity and Dr Dawn Harper GP, of Embarrassing Bodies fame, came out with some startling statistics.

Do’s and Dont’s of Exercise

June 9, 2022January 30, 2012 by rheys

Taking a look at the do’s and don’ts on exercise.

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How to Kick Start Your Fitness Routine

June 1, 2022January 16, 2012 by rheys

It is the time of year of fitness fads that last till February if you are lucky. That resolution you made upon opening your over partied eyes on Jan 1^st is possibly fading fast. I am going to get fit you told yourself as you stood on the scales and stared down in horror at the result.

Cold Weather Training

June 8, 2022January 6, 2012 by rheys

With the arrival of January 3rd came the realisation that the holiday period was finally over, the last turkey leg had been eaten and the remaining party poppers pulled. The cold, dark, wet and extremely blustery New Year had begun with a bang as I sat in my office chair thinking where did it all go? Pre-Christmas clothing favourites of brightly coloured slim fitting shirts paired with tailored single pleat trousers had been replaced by an array of plain black slacks coupled with double fronted elasticated pants to accommodate a slight festive spread.

Five Workouts to Try At Home

June 9, 2022December 15, 2011 by rheys

Having the motivation to get out the house to take on some exercise can be hard to do sometimes. So here’s five ways you can improve your fitness right in the comfort of your own home.