Archive for July, 2012

1920 Antwerp Olympics

After an 8yr gap and the 1st World War over, the Olympics was back and this time in Antwerp.  The Antwerp Games (Games of the VII Olympiad) in Belgium took place between 20th April to 12th September. The 1916 Games was supposed to take place in Berlin but was cancelled due to the war. The […]

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Are Carbs Bad For You???

We’ve seen the No Carb, Low carb Diets hit our book shelves for the past 30yrs and become Number 1 best sellers, bought by people looking for the promised quick fix and the dream to be thin again… But are carbs really bad for us? a couple of the main books that have come out […]

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FAME CULTURE BLAMED FOR GIRLS MISSING MEALS

Teenage girls are skipping breakfast and lunch to avoid putting on weight.  Having taught PE in Secondary School Ive seen and heard the conversations between girls, and Im not surprised it has now been claimed by researchers that the celebrity culture is to blame. Over 50% of girls asked in a survey between the ages […]

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Dwain Chambers Under Fire…

So should Dwain Chambers be allowed his place at the Olympics???  With his lifetime ban lifted earlier this year in time to qualify for the Team GB Squad, Dwain has been under fire from another Olympian Denise Lewis who believes that he does not deserve his place and a second chance to race clean of […]

26/07/2012 | 1 Comment More

USAIN BOLT 95% Fit

In a press conferrence earlier today Bolt claimed to be 95% fit for the Games which starts tomorrow with the Opening Ceremony at 7pm. Though sounding more humble than when he got3x Golds in the last Olympics, Bolt still showed confidence and self belief that he has what it takes to not only win but break […]

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Jodie Marsh – Glamour Model to Body Builder

Jodie Marsh was seen recently at Thorpe Park looking seriously Buff!!! The one time Glamour Model, has shown she really has what it takes to go up against the world field of Body Building.  As a young school girl, Jodie was bullied but now there arent many guys that would give a go at Jodie. […]

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BRITAINS GREATEST SPORTS PERSON | Who Put The Great In Great Britain

Recently reading the Daily Star with some of its features about the Olympics, I came across an article about WHOS PUT GREAT INTO GREAT BRITAIN? Reading this I was slightly amused by someof the suggestions, and gave the thumbs up to others. So what is the answer to this big debate going on in pubs […]

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LIW 2012 Information Update

WHO SHOULD VISIT LIW??? Anyone and everyone who operates in the Leisure Industry! Personal Trainers – Gyms – Health Clubs – Hotels/Spas – Sports Clubs – Leisure Centres – Sports Clubs – Bars & Clubs – Local Authority – Golf & Country Clubs – Theme Parks – Indoor & Outdoor Play Centres – Holiday Parks […]

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Mizuno Official Press Release for Mizuno Performance Centre

Luke Donald, Sally Gunnell and Dwight Yorke Launch the Mizuno Performance Centre   Luke Donald, Sally Gunnell, Dwight Yorke and other leading Mizuno ambassadors today launched the Japanese brands innovative new Performance Centre. Opening at central London’s iconic Centre Point building the pop up experience welcomes both Londoners and city visitors alike through its doors […]

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Mizuno Performance Centre Opens in London

The Olympics is only 3 days away now and just ahead of the games Sports Brand Mizuno have set up their Performance Centre at Centre Point Building in London (next to Tottenham Court Road Tube Station). I went along yesterday to the VIP Press Launch to see the latest performance footware that will be seen […]

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