Top 5 Training Mistakes
The majority of people who stumble across this page are more than likely to be fairly new to the world on endurance running. Preparing for an endurance event such as a half or full marathon is not easy at the best of times and with so much information out there for you to digest, its […]
Is it Safe to Exercise while Pregnant?
Exercising during pregnancy is a very contentious issue among exercise professionals and it’s hardly surprising. With the potential threat of litigation looming with any piece of incorrect advice, prescribing exercise to pregnant women is one area that some personal trainers are a little anxious to advise on.
Are Low GI Diets Any Good?
Developed by a Dr David Jenkins in the early eighties to help diabetics stabilize their blood-sugar levels, the Glycaemic Index (GI) has revolutionised the diet industry, with many nutritionists now advocating it as the best way to stabilize blood-sugar levels, increase energy levels and of course encourage fat loss.
Diet Supplements: Rather Exercise!
The culture of "pill popping" our way to better health and thinner thighs has grown exponentially since the early 90’s. Sales of dietary supplements in the US have grown from $3billion in 1991 to over $10billion in recent years. Are food supplements a safe and effective way to shrink our waists, or are do they […]