Liam on Mar 29th, 2010Q&A – Are ankle weights good for fitness?
Carole asked: I am very aware that I need to improve my fitness level, I currently manage to fit in 1 pilates class a week but because my work patterns are very erratic i find it hard to commit to being in the same place at the same time each week. I was doing two nights [...]
Louise on Mar 15th, 2010Q&A – How do I breathe when I’m running?
Lucy asked: I was wondering if you could give me some advice on my running techniques. When I run on a treadmill I often get a tight chest and extremely tired quite quickly- I think this has something to do with my breathing as I tend to breathe in and out harshly at the same [...]
admin on Mar 3rd, 2010Discover the benefits of fitness boot camps!
Guest Blog Post: Vanessa Alexander from Fat Attack explains the benefits of fitness boot camps… Fitness boot camps and weight loss weekends are a fantastic way to kick-start your new healthy lifestyle, perfect for when you want that burst of feel-good exercise. Interactive, intense and individually-based, boot camps leave you feeling – and looking – [...]
Liam on Mar 2nd, 2010Q&A – Is there a workout for staying fit over 50?
Christine asked: As a 50+ yr old Mrs Average I don’t want to run a marathon or do loads of interval training down the gym. I want to know that as I get older I am doing what I can to keep my body supple and strong, and disease free. I want to be able [...]
Julia on Feb 26th, 2010Q&A – What exercises can I do whilst pregnant?
Helen asked: I’m 6 months pregnant and feeling in the worst shape of my life! I was very active before falling pregnant.. going to gym and power walking, but I’m worried about exercising for obvious reasons. Can anyone recommend some light exercises I can do that will keep me in shape? Baby is due in [...]
Liam on Feb 10th, 20105 reasons why women should pump iron!
Ladies. It’s time to conquer your fear of dumbbells, overcome your addiction to aerobics and discover the INCREDIBLE world of weight training for women! I strongly believe all women should lift weights. And I am not talking about lifting little 1kg dumbbells either… I mean BIG weights, with POWERFUL exercises like Squats, Deadlifts, Presses and [...]
Alan on Jan 20th, 2010Q&A – Is 10 minutes exercise a day enough to lose weight?
Nicola asked: I was interested to read that Hannah Waterman did only 10 minutes a day of exercise along with a diet plan and lost a considerable amount of weight. Would you say 10 minutes a day is enough to achieve that kind of result? Answer… Weight loss comes down to a simple equation of [...]
Liam on Apr 17th, 2009Top 5 tips for choosing a gym
When it comes to choosing a gym, the number one question you need to ask yourself is… … Am I actually going to use it?! If you don’t use it you’re not going to get fitter and your monthly membership fee will be money down the drain. Here are 5 tips that will help you make the [...]