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Fitness: Is the spirit of the Olympics lost?
For many of us, this years Olympics will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the games in our own country. However, I fear the true spirit of the Olympics is somewhat diminishing. I for one, always thought the games were an event for “the people” a [Read More]
Fitness: Creatine Monohydrate
Anyone using sports supplements will probably have heard of a nitrogenous organic acid, called Creatine Monohydrate. Creatine has the ability to make you stronger, or more precisely, it breaks down into Adenosine Triphosphate, giving your muscles more energy to draw on in [Read More]
Fitness: The study of Sports Nutrition
Sports nutrition, its usage and effects on the human, is something I’ve studied for many years. There is however only so far one can go with the theory, so I always enjoy the opportunity to put experience and ideas to the test. A great chance to do this materialised early [Read More]
Fitness: Secrets of Successful Bodybuilding
Successful bodybuilding, or any form of body transformation, is often a combination of factors. The more factors you string together, the easier it is to achieve the desired result. Just turning up at the gym and throwing a few weights around will only get you so far. Once [Read More]
Fitness: Cycling a great way to keep fit
For anyone who wants to stay fit and healthy without daily trips to the gym, it doesn’t get much better than cycling. There are so many great places to ride, many of them within easy reach, and this time of year is perfect for getting out there and having a tug on the [Read More]
Fitness: Power-lifting
I have been lucky enough to work with some great athletes over the years, including two very successful Powerlifters; husband and wife team Ann and Neil Thomas, who in February of this year, invited me to the British Drug Free Powerlifting Championships held at Rock [Read More]
Fitness: Alternative to the Gym
Some of you may be thinking about investing in some home fitness equipment as an alternative to paying gym memberships. There are some real benefits to home training, but it is essential to buy the right products. So here are a few guidelines to help ensure you get the [Read More]
Weight loss and fitness
The weight loss market both in the UK and America is huge. There are many companies and so called experts, all eager to sell you the latest diet products or ideas. These range from slimming tablets, diet clubs, the latest fat busting strap on device, or the discovery of a [Read More]
Fitness: Getting your Abs to show
I often get asked the question “How do I get my abdominal muscles to show”? In recent years the pursuit of a chiselled mid section seems to have gathered momentum. This may be a result of fashion trends, or that a rippling six pack is viewed as the crowning glory of a [Read More]
Fitness: Recommendations for Fitness
Christmas comes round once a year, but its not often free advertising does… Without Limits www.withoutlimits.org.uk run by Steve Benson. Steve is the best endurance coach in this area, and probably one of the best in the country. Winner of coach of the year on several [Read More]
