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CREATINE MONOHYDRATE
A look into creatine supplementation for athletic performance, ageing and health and discusses whether creatine monohydrate is safe and effective.
ISABELLE – AUGUST 2020 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
Amazing transformation from Isabelle in 6 weeks. Find out how she done it & won the August 2020 client of the month through a healthy natural diet and exercising outside in the fresh air – no gym needed!
LEON – JULY 2020 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
Read about Leon’s blast out of the blocks in an attempt to regain fitness and improve strength for the upcoming American Football season. All this with the added stresses of his final year at university and keeping healthy in a pandemic.
BRITISH ROWING VIRTUAL CHAMPS
Racing for the first time on a rowing machine in my dining room with rivals from all over the globe. It’s the inaugural British Rowing Virtual Championships. How did I do?
BEN – JUNE 2020 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
The lockdown has forced many of us to change the way we work. Read how Ben has embraced these changes to promote his health, well-being and happiness and why he is the June 2020 client of the month.
ZOOM ROWERS – MAY 2020 CLIENTS OF THE MONTH
The Zoom rowers and cyclists who supported the NHS Charities Together are May 2020 clients of the month. Wonderful camaraderie and a lot of sweat and dedication helped this group raise over £1000 for the NHS. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
80 20 POLARISED TRAINING
80 20 polarised training enables athletes, fitness enthusiasts and weekend warriors to maximise their potential. Read on about training in different heart rate zones, recovery and how to find your maximum heart rate. Great reading for anyone interested in endurance sports.
JACKIE – APRIL 2020 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
Tony awards runner Jackie the April 2020 client of the month for committing to an online training routine during the Covid-19 lockdown. Read on to find out how Jackie is gaining strength, despite gyms being closed.
ROW FOR THE NHS
Join me for a FREE live Zoom workout every Monday 1230, Wednesday 0730 & Friday 1230 throughout lockdown for a 30 minute cardio session.
Any donations would be in aid of NHS Charities Together.
Hope to see you all soon.
BETH – MARCH 2020 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
Read how Beth has continued to improve her fitness levels, strength and weight loss goals despite the UK lockdown from Covid-19. Her improvisation of household items for strength training and using her bodyweight to increase fitness levels plus eating a healthy diet. All monitored online.
Covid-19: strategies for building a healthy strong immune system
With the onslaught of Coronavirus (Covid-19) affecting the globe and the devastation caused by the pandemic, it’s time to fight back by defending ourselves with strategies for building a healthy strong immune system.
COVID-19
Covid-19 is changing lives around the globe. Nearly everyone on the planet has been affected by the pandemic. Understand what this coronavirus is. How to stay healthy and ultimately stop the spread of the virus.
Coronavirus and exercise at the gym
Taking preventative measures during the coronavirus outbreak is essential to keeping healthy whilst working out.
Anti-bacterial gels and wipes and cleaning hands regularly can help prevent the spread of Covid-19. And ask your gym to clean all equipment more often, open the windows and doors and turn off the air conditioning.
However, if you do have any symptoms, do not go to the gym or outside and call NHS 111. Avoid contact with people and self-isolate.
HEIDI – FEBRUARY 2020 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
Amazing power, strength and fitness by Heidi winning a silver medal at the World Indoor Rowing Championships in Paris in February.
Heidi from Minerva Bath Rowing Club powered to a time 1:37 for 500m on the Concept 2 Indoor Rower showing determination, grit and a positive attitude.
Read on to see how she did it.
Bronze at the World Indoor Rowing Championships
Winning a bronze medal at the World Indoor Rowing Championships in Paris in February. Not my fastest time, but a medal nonetheless in the 50-54 heavyweight age category.
Time to relax this month before commencing training in mid-March for some summer racing on the water and a better coloured medal at the Worlds next year!
TOBIAS – JANUARY 2020 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
How do you get faster on an indoor rower?
Tony’s fitness personal training rowing programmes are proven to improve your endurance, strength and speed for that important race.
Read on to see how January client of the month Tobias, followed Tony’s 8 week programme and smashed nearly 6 seconds of his 2k time.
FODMAP
FODMAPs are different types of carbohydrates that are found in certain foods like wheat and beans. Studies have shown strong links between FODMAPs and IBS.
Low FODMAP diets can provide relief from IBS symptoms. However, these diets are only temporary. Read on to find out what foods you should be eliminating and for how long.
A very good year 2019
Great 2019 training for the 2020 regatta season. Managed to win a gold medal at the British Rowing Indoor Champs in my age category and collect 3 British records. Nice to be back training again.
NICK – DECEMBER 2019 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
Nick has won December 2019 client of the month. A great mindset, professionalism and an all round nice person. After suffering from anterior pelvic tilt and chronic back pain for years, Nick has improved posture, strength and mobility to reverse the condition. What a quick transformation. Read on.
WHY SLEEP IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN DIET & EXERCISE
2020 New Years Resolution of better fitness and healthier food. But have you thought about your sleep and how it interferes with diet and exercise.
Listening to your internal clock will enable you to lose weight, feel energised and achieve greater fitness and well-being. It’s all about your circadian clock.
12 workouts of Christmas
12 workouts for the 12 days of Christmas designed by Tony Larkman, Bath’s personal trainer to keep you fit, strong, active and lean over the festive period.
MEL & CHING (ROWING, FITNESS AND PERSONAL TRAINING) – NOVEMBER 2019 CLIENTS OF THE MONTH
Mel and Ching, rowing lightweights in the Masters category from Bath have worked hard over November to achieve personal bests on the big compound lifts and as a result, improved their speed in the boat. Find out how they achieved this and how they will continue to improve into 2020.
SAM – OCTOBER 2019 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
Incredible transformation for Sam, October’s client of the month. Sam’s BMI score reduced by 10 points in 6 months. That’s an amazing 25kg weight loss. How did she do it?
MAJORCA – SEPTEMBER 2019 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
A very special September 2019 client of the month. Read on to find out who this mystery wonderful person is!