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How competitive are you?

» by July 31st, 2009 at 12:57 pm » Comments (12)

Are you competitive in your training? Join in the discussion!



Specific vs general training

» by July 28th, 2009 at 9:57 pm » Comments (3)

Specific vs general is a popular argument in fitness circles and can often get quite technical. But I think that for anyone who isn’t a professional athlete, it doesn’t matter terribly whether you train for something specific or for general fitness. Which mode you choose depends on your personality. Some people respond to the challenge […]



Affordable kettlebells

» by July 23rd, 2009 at 12:12 am » Comments (7)

I am very excited to announce that I will soon be offering affordable, high quality kettlebells through this website! The new kettlebell emporium will be opening in August 2009 and for you, dear readers, there will be introductory special offers and promotions, so watch this space!! I have had several requests from readers for more […]



Turbo charge your fitness with a simple deck of cards

» by July 21st, 2009 at 12:35 am » Comments (7)

There are many short, sharp workouts which are brilliant if you are pressed for time and need a 10 or 20-minute gutbuster to keep your fitness levels up. However, I also like to work out for a longer period of time, especially when my aim is to train for endurance. My problem is that I […]



How to be a better version of yourself

» by July 5th, 2009 at 10:19 pm » Comments (32)

It is a fact of life that some people are born with unusual physical beauty, in the same way that some people are born with a talent for writing or playing the violin. Someone else’s abilities on the violin have absolutely no bearing on yours, so why should someone else’s physical appearance have any bearing […]