What do Helen Keller, Thomas Edison and Robert The Bruce have in common? They all have, attributed to them, an oft-repeated quote or apocryphal story which I wish inspired more people to change the way they approach their New Year’s resolutions. We in the health and...
One of the first and most important things to address when setting out on any new training or nutrition programme, is figuring out how and where you are going to find the time to give the new plan a decent go. You’re already busy. ‘Free-time’...
Many people shudder when they think about the prospect of planning ahead when it comes to food and exercise. This is especially true if one of the reasons they haven't made a change thus far is because they are short on the time they have...
We in the health and fitness profession learn about the ‘stages of change’ very early in our training. These stages are ‘precontemplation’, ‘contemplation’, ‘preparation’, ‘action’ (my favourite!) and finally, ‘maintenance’. These are pretty self-explanatory and give us an understanding of what people have probably gone...
People who aren't regular exercisers often look at sports people and those who train often and wonder how they stay motivated. How do they keep doing all that activity consistently enough to maintain the high standards they display? Today I'd like to reveal some of...
