Some Things Never End
Joseph Campbell was a mythologist and writer who was famous for his philosophy on life which was “Follow your Bliss”. To Campbell, following your bliss meant doing what you love and living the life you were destined to. It is similar to the famous American motto of the Pursuit of Happiness. But how many of … Continue reading The Pursuit of Fitness
I’ve written blogs in the past in which I’ve stressed the importance of taking small steps when starting a fitness goal. I find it is important not to take too much on too soon as there is a risk of becoming overwhelmed leading to giving up altogether. I stand by that advice. However, this blog is … Continue reading Transformation Transparency
Staying youthful is an age-old desire. From Dorian grey to Narcissus, fear of old age seems to grip every generation. Most of us dream of a fountain of youth. Some use anti-ageing creams to stay young, others are turning to cosmetic surgery, and many of us are chasing youth through exercise. All is vanity. Including … Continue reading An Anti-Ageing Dream
One of the most successful fitness campaigns was Nike’s Just Do It. The campaign was so successful the slogan has become almost as popular as the swoosh logo itself. The motto was so simple yet emotive that it transcended age, gender, physical ability and even the world of fitness altogether. I remember my dad using … Continue reading Why Do It
I’ve watched enough live Q & As online to know that the most frequent fitness question asked is “How do you stay motivated?” I started exercising at a very young age and I am still motivated to stay fit. So, I feel I am qualified to answer this question. However, there have been many times … Continue reading Maintaining Motivation
Some of us were lucky enough to be born into wealth. Others were even luckier and were born into health. I include myself in the latter. I grew up in a family that valued physical education just as important as school education. My parents lived through the 60s and loved John F Kennedy. President Kennedy … Continue reading Born into Health
Oscar Wilde once said “as you get older it is harder to have heroes but it is sort of necessary”. One of my heroes growing up, and still is, is Muhammad Ali. I have a large collection of t-shirts, posters, and books of Ali that even Oscar Wilde, if he saw, might ridicule. Nevertheless, I … Continue reading Keep Moving
When I was younger, I used to dream how amazing adulthood was going to be. Now as a 30 something, I find myself day dreaming of how better life was when I was younger. Birthdays are no longer anticipated with excitement. On the contrary, they’re dreaded and celebrations feel more like commiserations. That’s exactly how … Continue reading Fitness in your 30s
So, it’s a new year. How do you feel? Motivated or more of the same? New Year signals a new start. However, it is down to us to make that change. When the clock strikes midnight, it often feels underwhelming. This may be because we are hoping something magical will strike within us and we … Continue reading New Year, New Mind
Unlike some illnesses, there is no instant cure to depression available. For people suffering depression, NHS will put you on a course of antidepressants, counselling, and therapy. I recommend taking this course of action. However, it can take up to a couple of months to see a GP and it could be too late for … Continue reading Lifting the Weight of Depression
Fitness in Your 30s 