Chances are if you’re a runner, you’ve spent years stretching before and after a run- or you’ve at least felt guilty because you don’t. Everyone knows that stretching before and after exercise is good for you, right…well, maybe? The fitness world has long debated (and studied)...

A few weeks back in my blog entitled ‘Fitness Trends to Try’, I mentioned that I was planning to take my first Crossfit class in early February- and I promised a full report. Last week I did take the aforementioned class at via a Groupon deal I bought for Ten CrossFit Training...

As ‘Britain’s Big Freeze’ covered most of the country with snow, frigid temperatures, and torturous travel conditions this weekend, getting out for a good workout probably was not on the top of most people’s list. But exercise doesn’t end just because the thermometer hits negative...

No matter how tired you might be, sometimes it’s difficult to sleep. There are few things worse than tossing and turning throughout the night, only to find that the alarm goes off just after you’ve finally gone to sleep… leaving you exhausted and completely unprepared for the day...

You need to get some exercise. You want to go on holiday. Why not do both? In the past, I’ve recommended how to incorporate fitness into your vacation plans, but not everyone wants to think about how to squeeze exercise into a holiday. Why not try a fitness retreat? The term ‘Fitness...

What fitness trends will you be trying in 2012 then? According to the American College of Sports Medicine, people worldwide are more likely to be shaking it in a Zumba class than engaging their core in Pilates. Not to worry, the world is still aware of the importance of working the core as...

At last, it’s 2012- the year of the Olympics! There are many reasons for my excitement; the buzz throughout London, the Olympic torch coming through towns across the UK, the end to the incessant Tube work (I’m an optimist), more Boris bikes in east London. Of course I am dreading the...

It’s that time of year again. The time when many will try one more time. This will be the year that they’ll actually happen. Yes, this will be the year of the resolution that sticks. In two months, I could probably start this blog in the exact same way, “It’s that time...

In terms of physical size, the UK is not huge compared to many other countries throughout the world. That’s why it’s really amazing that there are so many places that are perfect for a holiday- especially a holiday involving getting some exercise in the great outdoors. There are...

There’s something inexplicably odd about winter sports. By their very nature, they are a little sadistic. Choosing to go out in the freezing cold and exercise on ice or in the snow? Sounds like torture, but many normal people participate in winter sports year-after-year. Skiing or...