Archive for May, 2012

Marathon Pacing

So how do you get that marathon time you are after? Well by working out your pacing for each mile and key marker points is a great way to keep you on track. Finish Time(Target) Half Marathon Target Mile Pace 2hrs 59mins 1hr 29mins 30secs 6mins 50secs 3hrs 30mins 1hr 45mins 8mins 3hrs 56mins 1hr […]

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MSFT | Bleep Test (20m)

The 20m multistage fitness test is a commonly used maximal running aerobic fitness test. It is also known as the 20 meter shuttle run test, beep or bleep test among others. equipment required: Flat, non-slip surface, marking cones, 20m measuring tape, beep test, cd player or other playing device, recording sheets. procedure: This test involves continuous […]

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Snack Suggestion | Healthy & Tasty with plenty of Omega3

Sardines on Toast: for a super quick lunch, serve tinned sardines on wholemeal toast.  use a low fat spread. With Tuna prices getting very high in the super market now, this is another great option to get in your Omega 3 fatty acids.

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Fit Families | Fit Kidz | A Fitter Tomorrow Starts Today

Rule of thumb does sadly depict that if the parents are unhealthy, and over weight that the kids will follow down the same path, so for fit kids think about yourselves and how your lifestyle is and lead by example and have a healthy fit family. Go to the park, get out and about doing […]

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Nutritious Top Tip | Houmous & Veg Sticks

Chop carrots, celery and cucumber into sticks to dip into houmous.  Choose low-fat houmous. This snack counts towards your daily fruit & veg portions.

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HEART OF THE MATTER | Top Tips For A Healthy Heart

A healthy heart is vital for a healthy body.  You can help to protect your heart by doing these things: Eat plenty of fruit & veg Eat plenty of fibre Cut down on salt cut down on fat and go for unsaturated fat instead of saturated fat Eat oily fish Avoid drinking too much alcohol […]

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Nutrition | Getting the Balance Right

Eating well is all about the different types of food that makes up our diet. A Balanced Diet Includes: Plenty of bread, rice, potatoes, pasta and other starchy foods Plenty of Fruit & Vegetables Milk & Dairy products meat, fish, eggs, beans and non-dairy sources of protein A small amount of foods and drinks containing […]

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Latest Lowdown on Food | Part 2

Go easy on these bad boys… Food containing sugar and fat: Chocolate & Sweets Crisps Biscuits & Cakes Processed Foods Pastries & Pies Fizzy Drinks Alcohol Im not saying dont eat these types of foods at all, just to eat in moderation, chose healthier options of food over the above mentioned Over indulging on foods […]

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Latest Low Down on Food

There is no getting away from it! Never before has what you eat been so newsworthy with Diets heavily promoting on TV and in Press, Jamie Oliver continuing with his mission to get school canteens healthy and both in the UK & USA. The problem is that the more the media tell us, the more people […]

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The complete FITNESS TEST list

This is a comprehensive look at fitness testing.  Here you can look at the various tests and match the best suited test to your client. Listed in alphabetical order with also the top 10 most popular tests for your convenience. There are over 250 individual tests, with a few tests listed more than once in […]

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