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Plan your 2022 New Year fitness resolution
Breakdown your goal into smaller achievable goals to help you stay fitter and healthier in 2022. By having smaller SMART goals, you increase your chances of reaching your new years resolution and improving your health, fitness, waistline and happiness.
CHING – NOVEMBER 2021 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
Ching is November 2021 client of the month after her successes in local rowing races and achieving personal bests on deadlifts, bench press, rows and squats. Find put how she focusses attention on short-term goals to achieve success throughout the year.
British Rowing Indoor Championships 2021 results
All the results from the 2021 British Rowing Indoor Championships held virtually on Saturday 4th December. Compare your Concept2 rower 500m and 2000m times. Measure your fitness and strength. Age categories, lightweight, heavyweight, men’s and women’s events plus junior races.
Also link to commentary and live video feed.
EDWARD – OCTOBER 2021 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
Current research suggests that to make a habit stick it must be performed for 68 consecutive days. The idea of sticking with something for 68 days may feel overwhelming. When taking on a new challenge, focus on session by session. This helped Edward’s mindset when winning his second client of the month award.
Big journeys begin with small steps.
EXERCISE, FOOD AND CHOLESTEROL
What is the difference between HDL, LDL and triglycerides and can you improve your good and bad cholesterol levels through exercise and diet. Does the type of fat you eat really matter and can fruit and vegetables eat up fat?
DAVID HARRIS – SEPTEMBER 2021 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
80/20 Polarised training can increase your speed over a long distance marathon or a 500 metre rowing sprint. It’s all about balance and avoiding the ‘grey zone’. David Harris and his impressive 500m row at the age of 51 is proof of the effectiveness of polarised training.
Olympians & Paralympians – July & August 2021 people of the month
Success in life comes when you refuse to give up. The athletes of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics simply refused.
The determination and focus on goals gave these extraordinary people purpose to bounce back. Their dedication and self-discipline showed us all how willpower, strength and single-mindedness enables success to achieve your goals in your life.
ELECTROLYTES
Electrolytes are minerals in the blood that help regulate fluid levels. Drinking electrolyte drinks will help you to stay hydrated for longer and improve your performance. Find out how to make your own healthy electrolyte drink and avoid consuming added toxic ingredients.
WINSTON – JUNE 2021 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
Winston is June 2021 client of the month. He has shedded 10kgs and continues to lose weight as he strives to a healthy wholegrain plant-base diet. The Double Deckers and crisps have been replaced with leaves, vegetables, healthy meat and fruit. Be inspired!
FLEXITARIAN DIET
Following a flexitarian diet highlights an increased intake of plant-based meals without completely eliminating meat. It is about adding new foods to your diet as opposed to excluding any, which can be extremely beneficial for health.
NHS – MAY 2021 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
This month’s honours go to the NHS, GP’s, pharmacies, military, private sector and all the volunteers for their amazing vaccination programme. They have collectively protected millions of people in the UK from Covid-19. By the end of June, most under 30’s would have had their first jab and over half the population of the UK will have had 2 jabs.
ALEX – APRIL 2021 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
18 pounds lost. Personal best in running, rowing and lifting. More time for devoted to really what matters in his life – his family. Read how Alex found the secret recipe to a happier and healthier lifestyle during lockdown and how he plans to continue when restrictions are lifted.
MENTAL HEALTH AND EXERCISE
How exercise affects hormones and helps to fight depression, feel positive and lifts your mood throughout the day.
BETHAN – MARCH 2021 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
Read further to be motivated by Bethan and how she lost 3 stone in as many months, started running and weight training and successfully applied for her dream job in the Royal Navy.
Results from the European Rowing Championships 9-11 April
Full results from the European Rowing Championships 2021 held on Lake Varese in Italy.
Are gyms COVID-19 safe?
Monday 12th April sees gyms reopening their doors for the first time since early January. This is a huge relief to those who own and work in the gyms. But how safe are you from contracting COVID-19 while exercising in a gym?
SIMON – FEBRUARY 2021 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
Taking a big step on reducing his alcohol consumption after it had steadily increased during lockdown and battling his dislike of squats, Simon has taken the big step towards conquering both these barriers. Find out how reducing alcohol helped his sleep and rediscover youthful levels of energy to become this month’s client of the month.
Keep fit at 50
Tony’s top 10 health tips for the over 50’s. Never give up. Continue to grow physically and mentally as we age. The older you get, the older you get, the better you are. Get fit, strong, eat well, sleep and laugh to youthfulness.
MELANIE – JANUARY 2021 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
Life is getting better for Melanie. Battling back from glandular fever. Shedding 2 stone of excess weight. Painless knees, backs and shoulders. Improved fitness. And now, another grandchild added to the family. read how this wonderful lady achieved all this in 7 months.
Stay fit and healthy to fight covid-19
The second wave and new variant of covid-19 is in the UK and highly contagious. Find out how you can reduce the risk of being seriously affected by the virus. Get fitter, reduce alcohol, quit smoking, eat healthy and sleep more. Help yourself, help the NHS and save lives.
KEVIN – DECEMBER 2020 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
From discus throwing international athlete to indoor rower, find out how this motorbike loving Chelsea mad mature competitor achieved a personal best on a rower over 2000 metres and is still getting quicker.
NEW YEAR TOP 5 DOS AND DON’TS
Find out exactly what you should be doing to transform your body into the physique you want for the new year. Bath’s personal trainer, Tony Larkman lists what’s important and what isn’t in his top 5 dos and don’ts for a fit strong healthy you in 2021.
THERESA – NOVEMBER 2020 CLIENT OF THE MONTH
How Theresa won the November 2020 client of the month despite relocating her family across Europe during the Covid-19 pandemic and battling cancer.
WEIGHT LOSS & HORMONES
What is the relationship between hormones and weight loss? How do these chemical messengers coordinate and control processes in the body when we eat? Read on to discover how eating healthy real foods and the timing of your meals can promote health, well-being and excess weight loss.