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16th June 2020

These guys agree: whatever your age, you should be exercising

But you don’t have to be in the gym every day What do a runner in his 20s, a nutritionist in his 30s, a fireman in his 40s, and two physical instructors in their 50s and 70s have in common? They all agree that whatever your age, you should be exercising and being mindful of what you eat but that...

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14th February 2020

Show yourself a little love

Today is Valentine’s Day and it’s inevitable there’s be somebody – possibly many bodies – in your close circle still frantically searching for the “perfect gift” for their partner in love or the object of their affection. Some will opt for something modest and simple, perhaps a gesture that holds lots of meaning, while others may choose to spend tons...

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3rd January 2020

How about having a ‘goal feeling’ rather than a goal weight

So. I have reached goal weight. But. Hold your applause. The purpose of this post is not to boast or seek your praise. In fact, you could say it’s the opposite. I’m going to tell you why, if you’re aiming to get fit and healthy, you should not worry too much about goal weight. While it is good to have...

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8th August 2019

Consistency is key to building ‘forever bodies’

Crazy notion of different bodies for different seasons Wait for it. It’s coming. Soon you’re going to be bombarded with all kinds of offers from companies who are going to help you get your “summer body”. Personally, I hate the notion that we should somehow have different bodies for different times of year. While it’s natural for us to want...

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9th April 2019

The importance of rest and recovery

What does sleep have to do with running? So. If I told you this post is about sleep, you’d probably ask me why I’m tackling this topic in the Learning to Run feature… Turns out sleep is essential, not only for your physical well-being, but your mental and emotional health too. According to research conducted by the National Sleep Foundation...

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7th April 2019

What does it take to run a half marathon?

Getting ready to run the distance I live about 14km from the office and travel to work by car every day. I wouldn’t dream of setting off on foot each morning to walk or run to work. Yet, on Saturday April 20, I’m going to join thousands of other runners who will cover one-and-a-half times that distance as they tackle...

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5th April 2019

Know your numbers as you prepare for race day

Everyone is tracking Shoulders are slightly hunched. The elbow is crooked. The eyes are focused on the wrist. And two fingers, usually the index finger and thumb, come together in a pinching motion. If you’re a runner who uses a tracking watch, chances are you’ll recognise this description. It’s the stance of most runners as they cross the finish line....

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3rd April 2019

Hit the road with me

Ask the tough questions Have you ever been asked a question that has changed the course of your life? In the past two years I have been asked at least two such questions. The first, was one I asked myself in January 2017. When I stepped on the scale and digital number settled at 107.4kg, I said: “how the hell...

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10th February 2019

Debunking the myths that derail us from getting healthy

Are your fitness resolutions becoming distant memories? With January a distant memory – along with many (maybe even all) of the resolutions we made to get fit and healthy, take control of our finances – whatever – many of us will be feeling guilty about not pursuing the promises we made to ourselves. And to appease this guilt, we’ll start feeding...

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8th March 2018

Next challenge: box jumps

Another kind of box challenge So, as many of you will know by now, I’m all about setting challenges to keep this journey to health and fitness exciting – and to avoid complacency setting in. My latest short-term challenge – with the longer-term one being to reach goal weight by mid-year – is to be able to do a box...

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Category: Fitness

These guys agree: whatever your age, you should be exercising

Show yourself a little love

How about having a ‘goal feeling’ rather than a goal weight

Consistency is key to building ‘forever bodies’

The importance of rest and recovery

What does it take to run a half marathon?

Know your numbers as you prepare for race day

Hit the road with me

Debunking the myths that derail us from getting healthy

Next challenge: box jumps

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