The Monday Myth

A myth is a widely held but false belief or idea. There are many myths when it comes to health and fitness. These include: Carbs are bad for you Fat is lost through sweat The longer the workout the better Weights make women bulky Workouts are better in the morning The worst one I came across … Continue reading The Monday Myth

The Big 3 0h…

When we were younger, we used to dream about being adults and how great it was going to be. Now as adults, we day dream about being younger. We no longer look forward to birthdays. Instead we usually dread the date and to being a year older. That’s exactly how I felt turning 30. I … Continue reading The Big 3 0h…

Fitting Fitness In

The World Health Organisation recently released a report which found that more than a quarter of people worldwide - 1.4 billion - are not doing enough physical exercise. The consequences of inactivity are frightening. They include a number of health problems, such as heart disease, type-2 diabetes and some cancers. The reasons for inactivity are … Continue reading Fitting Fitness In

Exercise Without Exercising

There’s a great episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm where Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld are mimicking Jason Alexander for his new book titled Acting Without Acting. Their premise was that he was still acting regardless of how he did it. I’m running the risk of ridicule by naming this blog Exercise Without Exercising but here … Continue reading Exercise Without Exercising

Home is Where the Start is.

Gyms can be an intimidating place. It’s one of the reasons why people don’t like going. They’re full of large machinery that can crush you and full of bodybuilders that can judge you. It is estimated that £500 million is wasted in unused gym memberships each year in the UK. But it’s not just money … Continue reading Home is Where the Start is.