GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR WALK

I’m out every day with my dogs and I prefer to run, but on days when I am walking for whatever reason, I’ve noticed a dull ache in my lower back from time to time.  I started to observe HOW I was walking and realised that I was leaning forward, almost pulling myself along and [...]

RUNNING PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

Anyone can run.  I have often heard people say that they are not built for running and whilst athletes clearly have an advantage over the average person, it really is as simple as putting one foot in front of the other.  There are some guidelines though that should be followed:- 

If you are carrying a lot [...]

IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING BY CYCLING

Running is one of the great loves of my life.  I discovered it in my teens and it has been a big part of my life ever since.  In the years when I was teaching a lot of aerobic style classes – sometimes five hours a day – running took a back seat, but at [...]

THE BENEFITS OF CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE WITH EXAMPLES

CV fitness is the body’s ability to provide oxygen to muscles on a continuous basis whilst performing a reasonably energetic activity over an extended period of time. Aerobic exercise is rhythmic, continuous and involves the major muscle groups.  I know it sounds a lot, but we should be getting our pulse rate up at least [...]

7 REASONS WHY YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAMME MAY FAIL

Too much too soon. You need to take it slowly and build up gradually. If you get out of breath or ache so much the next day that walking up and down stairs is difficult, you are overdoing it. You should feel that you have achieved something, not be defeated by it. You should feel [...]