Research Corner – Weight Training For Over 50’s

Research Corner – Weight Training For Over 50’s

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There is a nice article in the BBC today talking about the research that looked into the effects of weight training and aerobic exercise on mortality (your likelihood of dying) in 60 and 70 year olds.  It showed that doing just weight training alone had a...
An Autumn Fitness Drive?

An Autumn Fitness Drive?

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As I am sure you saw there has been plenty going on down here in London with the Queen’s funeral. I walked to see the flowers at Buckingham Palace a couple of times and went by the long Queue for Westminster Abbey…. remarkable times!  There are a...
Why The Body Gets Fitter & How To Hack The Process

Why The Body Gets Fitter & How To Hack The Process

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Whenever I get a new personal training client there is a disconnect between what they think they need to do to get fit (hard effort, pushing it, pain) and what I actually get them to do (consistent, low to medium effort over time). The reason they expect this is due...
Exercise for Arthritis & Joint Pain

Exercise for Arthritis & Joint Pain

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There was an article on the BBC today talking about the new recommendations around arthritis and exercise. It is no surprise to read that it is now recommended to exercise if you have arthritic joints and there is great benefit in doing this. The piece goes on to...
Fitness Requirements For Life

Fitness Requirements For Life

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When it comes to health and fitness most people are all or nothing. They are either generally underperforming or they go all in and decide they need to lose weight, start a fitness routine and improve their health right NOW!  For most people this is a bit too much,...