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Why group training works

Group training or classes such as Insanity Live! can help spur you to achieve better results in your fitness regime.  Take a look at the two watches above. They’re photos of the screens of my Garmin...

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James’ egg muffins

  These egg muffins are light, healthy, protein packed and take less than 30 minutes to make. When you’re working out and need some extra protein to aid muscle recovery, it can be hard to find...

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When olive oil is bad for you

It’s been the backbone of all the publicity surrounding the Mediterranean diet, but is olive oil the cure-all it’s meant to be? It certainly is packed with antioxidants and good Omega 9 fats, but are...

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Glutathione – the must-have antioxidant

You’ve probably heard all about free radicals and antioxidants… but let me introduce you to the one must-have anti-oxidant, glutathione. I’m about to embark on a part-time MSc in Nutrition Therapy –...

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The do’s and don’ts of running

Fancy taking up the easiest form of exercise to get fit quick and ramp up your metabolism? Here are my do’s and don’ts of running. Even if you hate the thought of running, don’t switch off, you too...

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Changes to Insanity Live!

So there are some changes to Insanity Live! coming in round 14 that will be with us from Monday, September 21. Don’t worry, the core of your favourite workout remains the same… it’s still based on...

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Spartathlon race review 2015

This is my Spartathlon race review 2015. I want to caveat it by saying I am not looking for any sympathy by including my post-race feelings first, rather than the race itself. What I will say is that I...

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Rye soda bread

While not a massive fan of overloading a diet with carbs, I love this rye soda bread, adapted from a recipe from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage Light & Easy book. It takes 40 minutes...

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How to squat properly

I’m often asked what is the one exercise move everyone should do and the answer is the  squat. The problem is, so many people do the move with bad technique, so here’s my guide on how to squat...

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Sugar – the hidden killer

You might have seen in the news this week that there’s been a kerfuffle about a potential ‘sugar tax’ on food and drink that’s high in sugar. You can decide for yourself on the politics of whether a...

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Polenta porridge

Delicious polenta porridge is a great way to start the day… Most fitness pros will tell you you can’t beat a bowl of porridge in the morning. There’s slow-release carbs, protein and lots of fibre – the...

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Holiday sale: discounted personal training sessions in North Leeds

Black Friday, Christmas, New Year… it seems everyone has a sale on, so here’s my pitch for discounted personal training sessions in North Leeds. From today until January 31, I’m offering a whopping 25...

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Why you should keeping a health and fitness diary

If you’re serious about improving your well-being, you really should be keeping a health and fitness diary. The big health news this week is that finally a study has proved what many in the fitness...

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Top 5 worst celebrity diets to avoid in 2016

The New Year is almost upon us and with it comes a host of resolutions, often about food. As such the British Dietetic Association has released it’s list of Top 5 worst celebrity diets to avoid in...

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The principles of exercise

I was wondering what to write about this week when I went out for my morning run…. And 12 miles later, I knew what it would be: the principles of exercise. No, I didn’t have some kind of epiphany while...

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Christmas Insanity Live! classes

Just because it’s the holidays doesn’t mean we don’t want to stay fit, so here the Insanity Live! Classes coming up over the next few weeks: December 21 – St Giles Church, Bramhope at 7pm. See here for...

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Cancer is not just down to bad luck

A study earlier this year caused quite a storm by suggesting that cancer in human beings is down to inherent issues such as genetics. Of course, the media had a field day, covering the story as cancer...

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Healthy Christmas dinner

It’s the time of year where we all over-indulge, but follow these tips for a more healthy Christmas dinner. Turkey – the bodybuilders’ favourite bird is packed with protein and low in fat if you stick...

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Can you get better at fat burning by eating fat?

New research shows that endurance athletes who eat a low-carb/high fat diet are better at fat burning. We’ve long been taught that people who take part in endurance sports – anything from a 10k upwards...

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Why you should take a good probiotic

There’s much evidence that many of our ills come from what we eat, how we digest our food, and how well we absorb nutrients from our food – which is why you should take a good probiotic. “All disease...

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