Peak Performance
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Tag Archives: Exercise
Running for a race
In April almost 37,000 people with a mixture of abilities took part in the Virgin London Marathon. In the UK every week across the country, someone will be searching for safety pins and energy drinks and packing their gear to push themselves out the door and onto the start line of a race – ready […]
Introduction to triathlon
Sport Relief 2014 showed how popular the three sports that make up triathlon; swimming, cycling and running have become. As well as events across the country in all three disciplines, the epic effort by TV presenter, Davina McCall, who at 46, took on the challenge of an ironman (albeit spread over a few days) and […]
Cycle yourself fit
Getting on your bike is a simple, cheap and convenient way to get fit that is easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Not only that, but cycling is sociable and environmentally-friendly too. The sport has increased in popularity with role models such as Team GB gold medalists Victoria Pendleton and Bradley Wiggins. A regular […]
Introduction to running
New to the running world and don’t know where to start? Don’t panic this guide will explain the best way to build up to your goal and improve your endurance. Running can help prevent obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, some cancers, as well as boosting your emotional health and combating […]
Getting Started
If you’ve got out of the habit of exercising (or never really had it!), don’t make the mistake of trying to change lots of things over night. First of all check with your GP or Health Practitioner that it’s okay to start exercising (in almost all cases it is) and then set out to make […]
Move Well
Exercise can not only keep you fit but cut your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease and help you control your weight. It can even improve your mood and help prevent back pain and arthritis. The trouble is that with busy lives many of us feel we don’t have the time for anything […]