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...
View ArticleJames’ 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...
View ArticleWhen 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...
View ArticleGlutathione – 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 –...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleChanges 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...
View ArticleSpartathlon 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...
View ArticleRye 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleSugar – 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...
View ArticlePolenta 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...
View ArticleHoliday 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...
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleTop 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleChristmas 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...
View ArticleCancer 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...
View ArticleHealthy 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...
View ArticleCan 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...
View ArticleWhy 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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