Is Running The Best Way To Get Fit?

Is Running The Best Way To Get Fit?

Exercise

Getting fit and staying fit requires you to exercise with enough intensity that gets you out of puff so you find it hard to maintain a normal conversation. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise a week. This...
Is Being Healthy A Titanic Task?

Is Being Healthy A Titanic Task?

Health, Mindset

Is Being Healthy A Titanic Task? I had a lovely weekend in Belfast with the highlight being the Titanic Museum. Titanic was built in Belfast so the focus was more on ship building rather than sinking! It occurred to me the decision to start being healthy can also seem...
What’s Stopping You?

What’s Stopping You?

Exercise, Mindset

I was reading about a 40 year old Mum who came third in a 10k with a time of 35:49. If you are not a runner, most people would be happy if they ran a 10K in double that time 1 hr 10 mins. The author was quite dismissive of her time because this lady holds the world...
Why I Took A Two Month Holiday From The Gym

Why I Took A Two Month Holiday From The Gym

Exercise, Holiday, Hormones

I have been regularly exercising since my 30s so for about 15 years. I am quite relaxed about taking breaks over holidays as I know my fitness and strength levels don’t really drop that much in two weeks. Any longer and I notice it negatively affects my wellbeing and...
How To Avoid Menopausal Weight Gain

How To Avoid Menopausal Weight Gain

Health, Hormones, Start Here

On average a women may gain 5 – 7 kilos per decade as they get older. There are a few theories as to why and most relate to hormonal imbalances and physiological changes that occur as we age. Waist measurement is however the best guide to health and unfortunately...