With the onset of winter and the chill in the air I find many people complain of the difficulty in breathing when exercising. This is not an unusual scenario as the air particularly in the early morning is very cold making it much more difficult for the body particularly the nasal passages and air ways to warm it up before…
Consistency is key
Like anything in life, if we want something to work then we have to put in some effort. This certainly applies to getting fit, staying in shape and looking after your health. Consistency is the key word here. When I hear someone talking about not achieving his/her goals I can almost guarantee that the right amount of effort has not…
Running for fitness
Running has long been a popular form of exercise and with more national running events than ever before it is little wonder that so many people are taking up the challenge to add running to their exercise regimes. For those of you who do run for fitness you will already be aware of the mental and physical rewards running has…
Cold weather – staying fit & well
Now that winter is well and truly on the way, it is an ideal time to make fitness & healthy eating high on our list of priorities. For the majority of us winter is a good excuse to hibernate into layered warm clothes disguising ever expanding waist lines due to overindulgence in puddings, hot chocolate and ‘comfort food’. We can…
Zen and the art of exercise
Life as we know it is such a simple yet complex thing. Our bodies are our vehicles that carry us through life. So many of us take for granted so much of what we have and who we are. We take our bodies, our health and our lives for granted often neglecting the very vehicle that we expect to run…