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
There is a misconception in the fitness world that the best time to work out is first thing in the morning. One of the reasons for this is the theory of fasted cardio. This theory is that we burn more fat on an empty stomach as our bodies uses energy from our stored fat. However, … Continue reading The Power Hour
Two of my favourite motivational speakers are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Eric Thomas. There are prominent figures inspiring YouTube videos which are great for getting you pumped for a workout. However, there is a common theme between the two that I disagree on: sleep. Arnold Schwarzenegger argues that if you don’t get enough sleep well then … Continue reading Don’t Sleep on Sleep
The true essence of exercise is enjoyment. So why do we hate it so much?
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
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…
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
Fitness in Your 30s 