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Results from a recent study suggest that many of those who excel at sports also make exemplary students. Self-discipline, clear goals and a commitment to achieve are just some of the characteristics that top athletes and top academics have in common. Sports also nurture skills that can be transferred to the working world, for example, […]
“Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge” Charles Darwin. “One of the painful things about our time is that those who feel certainty are stupid, and those with any imagination and understanding are filled with doubt and indecision.” Bertrand Russell The quotations above highlight the topic for today’s post – how people rate their […]
For a while there has been discrepancies in the daily recommended intake of fruit and vegetables f0r optimum health. A study released today suggests that the current guidelines are correct- it’s all about ensuing you get your five-a-day. Read the full article here. Remember it’s all about variety and ensuring the rest of the food/ […]
In this post, I will be describing a model of learning called the conscious competence model. It explains the process and stages of learning a new skill or behaviour. There are many other theories and models of learning out there, but I have found this one to be very simple, straightforward and intuitive, and very […]
High intensity training has gained a phenomenal amount of press coverage this week. Firstly, Dame Helen Mirren announced her devotion to a 1950’s Royal Canadian Air Force Exercise Plan. This exercise routine was designed to help RAF pilots improve their fitness without the use of gym facilities- read more here. Secondly, publication of research carried […]
There is such a thing as taking fitness too far… perhaps someone should have told a couple from LA who have recently celebrated their marriage with a fitness-themed celebration. Wedding photos included free weights and the bride’s bulging biceps…read the full story here.
A study was recently carried out to examine the impact of a high-fat diet on the olfactory system of mice. The results suggest that bad diet can lead to a permanent impaired sense of smell. Read more here. If this is also true in humans it simply adds to the health concerns associated with obesity.
A recent study has shown the impact a sedentary lifestyle can have on an individual’s susceptibility to developing dementia in later life. The research showed obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes were risk factors. Physical inactivity increased the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 82 per cent. Read more here. Another reason all ages, shapes and […]
8 reasons why you should use ropes in your training Rope training is fun and adds variety to your training – tired of doing the same old things? Rope training adds variation and challenges your whole body. There are an almost limitless combination of exercises you can use with ropes including undulations, pulls and
Nearly all of us have succumbed to a ‘quick fix’ health regime or faddy diet at some point. We all know that the results are usually not sustainable and consequent ‘yoyo-ing’ is not good for the health, but do we realise how much this lifestyle costs us financially? Research suggests that between the ages of […]