What is the future for gyms?
I posted several months ago about why I went to Pure Gym every week, despite having my own studio. Personally, I find it’s great having a...
Commercial gyms: The pros and cons
I’ve been asked many times why I train once per week in a commercial gym, when I’ve got everything I need here at my home facility,...
The 30 day challenge!
The ‘30 day challenge’ has become very popular, and people are applying it to all kinds of things, particularly around health and...
5 tips to improve your posture – and why you should!
I used to suffer from chronic lower back pain in my twenties, which was mostly due to my terrible seating position at work. My chair and...
The suntan analogy
Fitness industry gurus Neale and Hayley Bergman at Parallel Coaching have been travelling in Southeast Asia, which gave me flashbacks to...
Come on, get a grip!
My good friend Mike suggested that I have a Set for Life stand at his Alvaston Summer Fete last Saturday. This was an opportunity to chat...
Is sitting ageing you prematurely? Part 2
In part one of this two part series, I presented the case that most people are spending far too much time sitting, as experts warn just...
Is sitting ageing you prematurely? Part 1
Sitting is the latest health scare that’s been compared to smoking. The dangers of smoking are now so well known, it’s a great way to get...
Gawain’s health and fitness journey
'Lifting weights' became a teenage hobby, after realising that I was destined to be a small-boned weakling compared to the norm. At least...
Welcome to the blog!
A very warm welcome, to the first official blog post! My goal is to present the latest in practical health and fitness information that...
