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The call of competition: How a healthy dose of racing can fuel your passion for training
I’ll be honest with you. Exercise is very much my drug of choice, my religion, my guiding light. It’s what makes me happy, increases my confidence and is a part of life I cannot do without. That’s not to be confused with meaning it’s easy. It still takes a lot of...
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Why we must be prepared to push to the point of failure
This week I forced my Monday afternoon groupies to do a style of workout I don’t often deliver. Mainly because I want my clients to come back. But these groupies are a pretty hardy bunch and I knew they wouldn’t hate me for it (too much), even if they were less than...
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How to get killer pins using stairs
Got access to a set of stairs? Here’s why and how you should put them to use for a great leg and lung workout. Stairs provide resistance for your muscles: Compared to flat ground, the ascending nature of stairs means your muscles will work harder to propel your body...
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How to stay fit while pregnant
Check out these lovelies busting their … err… humps? (Inappropriate I know but so many puns popped into my head while writing this). Of course they’re not really busting their humps. They are moving about the gym, keeping their bodies strong, fit and healthy and...
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The brutal beauty of loaded carries.
High intensity training doesn’t have to mean high impact. If your body prevents you from running, jumping or skipping or the idea of bouncing around for an hour doesn’t appeal, read on. Last week I sought the great outdoors for some great whole body conditioning. But...
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Variety is the spice which gives my training its long-lasting flavour. Without variety, training becomes tasteless and stale and unless underpinned by a very clear and very meaningful goal, can quickly turn unappetising. I think this is what attracted me to triathlon...
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