Category | Exercise

The Power of Less

Posted on 03 February 2012

If you’ve been listening to me for the last few months, you will have noticed some big changes.

In fact you may NOT have noticed the changes themselves, but noticed how much faster results are coming for both members of Storm Force Fitness and of the Guernsey Fitness Camp.

So what’s the secret?

As usual there is no [...]

The Keys To Losing Body Fat

Posted on 31 January 2012

This post is brief, blunt and to the point.
After Russ Roberts revealed he had lost 16lbs after the FIRST WEEK of the 3rd round of the Turbo Transformation, I got thinking.
Why is it that some people are willing to pay £600 per year (some a bit less, many much more) to a gym even though [...]

Heart Rate Training

Posted on 25 January 2012

Like many things ‘fitness’, heart rate training is one of those methods that some people get obsessed with and others don’t see the point.
There always tends to be an over-reaction in the short-term when something is discovered and an under-reaction in the long-term.
In other words, those who are just into fitness for entertainment and something [...]

Strength Exercises For Skiing

Posted on 07 November 2011

It’s that time of year again!
The slopes are building a nice layer for the guys and girls harbouring dreams of finally nailing that Black Run.
The first day is a BLAST with everyone feeling fresh, shaking off the rusty technique that’s accumulated over summer until dusk when they can sit back and chill with a nice [...]

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Barefoot Running – Good or bad?

Posted on 10 October 2011

We all remember the “toning shoe” craze (and look how that turned out, Reebok!) but how about the “barefoot” shoe craze. The most popular barefoot shoe are Vibram FiveFingers, but there are a slew of competitors out there on the market today. Are they worth all the hype (and the cash)?

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Five Supplements Explained – Who Needs Them & How Much

Posted on 03 October 2011

Supplements! Everyone wants to supplement with everything and most of the time they don’t even know the reason why. In this article, SNI Interviews Our Resident HMB Expert, Jacob Wilson PhD, Dr. Wilson explains 5 training supplements, their benefits, and who needs them.
Read on!
SNI Interviews Our Resident HMB Expert, Jacob Wilson PhD
SNI: Below are listed [...]

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Sports Performance, Female Athletes & Monthly Cycles

Posted on 03 October 2011

There’s been a long held belief that women lose strength and endurance during difference phases of their menstrual cycle due to varying estrogen levels in their bodies. In some cases, this belief has led to coaches instructing their athletes to alter their training or go off the pill in order to somehow compensate for these changes. Rubbish…

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Diseases of Lifestyle to Cost $50 Trillion in 15 Years?!

Posted on 19 September 2011

This is mind blowing, the impact of this is not far off into the future, it’s tomorrow. Fifteen or so years is easily within my lifetime and that of our children and their children…
It’s not a difficult fix. A little focus on prevention and a little tough love and we can make drastic improvements. We [...]

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Not Progressing? Here’s Why

Posted on 19 September 2011

We talk a lot about commitment, consistency, determination…all vital ingredients when training and working towards a specific goal. Now you’re there, day in and day out but still not seeing the results you desire. Why not? Because there’s more to the equation.

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Weight Watchers For All?

Posted on 19 September 2011

“A major study conducted in the UK, Germany and Australia showed that a year-long Weight Watchers programme was far more beneficial than helpful doctor’s advice.” But is it the answer to the obesity epidemic…?

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