And so another year ends... To sum it up it has been a busy one. I thought I would sum it up through my health, creative, wealth and social life. Health This has been a particular let down. I don't feel like my fitness has really returned to form - I have not had as … Continue reading My Adult Year
I Hate (Gym) Cardio
I really can't pin down the point when I decided that I hated gym cardio. It could have been when I got my foot injury and had to lay off the running - instead sacrificing the outdoors for staring at the wall on a cross trainer for 30 minutes. Or if as my life became … Continue reading I Hate (Gym) Cardio
Things I Wish I Knew When I First Joined A Gym
I have been going to the gym for a long time, along the way I have learnt a lot of things - some which took longer than others. Here is a list of things that I wish I knew when I first joined the gym: The Importance of Nutrition: When I first joined the gym … Continue reading Things I Wish I Knew When I First Joined A Gym
Herbal Life Zombies
The other day I had a nightmare. I went to the gym and the guy on reception decided to make small talk, which sounded out of character. He constructed sentences in what sounded like a sales pitch. It turned out he was, he mentions some amazing nutritional product called herbal life which seemed to specialise … Continue reading Herbal Life Zombies
Just What The Doctor Ordered
I walked in to see my GP a gibbering wreck. Despite knowing I needed to do this, there was a reluctance to what I was about to do. Despite being at my peak of fitness I doddered over to my seat like an 80 year old. I sat down and swallowed, my nerves made me … Continue reading Just What The Doctor Ordered
Back to the gym (take 2)
I really tried to make the gym I joined in April work. But it just never right and I never developed a steady routine. It was always difficult getting to it after work and it was always a problem getting stuck in rush hour work traffic if I went in the morning. My life has … Continue reading Back to the gym (take 2)
System: The Power of Three
I have had a bit of a hiatus from posting recently. Since starting the blog I have been well disciplined to ensure that there has been new content every week (or more) because when I started I knew that I did not want to be one of the those blogs that post inconsistently and started … Continue reading System: The Power of Three
Back to the gym
Out with the old... I first noticed signs of a foot injury in August. I started my new job in January. These were my two main reasons I decided to quit my old gym two months ago. Before that my gym workouts had been quite sporadic. Because of being lazy and the time off I have lost … Continue reading Back to the gym
Is the Seven Minute Workout Bullshit?
Through fitness blog browsing I came across a workout called: "The Scientific 7-Minute Workout" Naturally my cynical brain thought that a workout claiming to only need to be done for seven minutes to see any real results must be bullshit. What does the seven minute workout involve? In this article from Ask Well, Chris … Continue reading Is the Seven Minute Workout Bullshit?
Any Given Sunday: between winning and losing
Being an English gent. I really don't understand what is going on in (American) Football. But I know this - it seems to make a fantastic subject for films and has some great "inspirational speech" scenes Here is Al Pacino in Any Given Sunday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO4tIrjBDkk So how does this inspire? Whether it it sport, fitness … Continue reading Any Given Sunday: between winning and losing
I’m back!
It's frustrating having an injury that stops you doing what you love. In the past two years I have made a niche for being a 5k and 10k runner, with my times gradually improving throughout the years. My favourite shot of myself taken during a race Round July I was a bit broken down - … Continue reading I’m back!
3 great self-improvement websites
If you are like me and enjoy a lazy Sunday going on the Internet, but like to spend your time as productively as possible. Might I suggest some website for you to visit today and why I think they are great. 1. TED I will get the obvious one out of the way. I am … Continue reading 3 great self-improvement websites
Perfect Manifesto 
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