Stoke F.I.T. Bleep Test Results Test #3

Well done all who took part in the bleep test!! A great turn out and an even better performance has led to quite a few PB’s, well done!! Whatever level you reach is unimportant, what matters is that you push yourself hard and strive for importance!! Well done all!! 15M bleep test results;

Sleep – why?

To effectively lose weight we need to look after our body, and that means let it do what it was designed to do. We need at least 8 hours sleep a night. That means quality sleep

Fats

Everybody wants a flat stomach with a six pack, and can probably feel the six pack buried in there somewhere – but why won’t it show it’s face??  The answer is that it’s hidden beneath a layer of fat.  To have a six pack you need to drastically reduce your fat intake so your abs […]

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates provide our muscles with fuel and they are our most efficient way of receiving energy. They are mainly divided into two groups: simple carbohydrates, and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates (including fruit and sweets, fizzy drinks and chocolates) are the most basic form of sugar and provide a quick, short energy burst that doesn’t last. […]

Jantastic

JANTASTIC Over the month of January, we set our members the task of

Heart Rate Training Post 4

Before going any further I advise before any physical exercise is carried out, a complete and thorough warm up activity must be done, and likewise, before any activity is ended, a complete cool down followed by stretches must be completed!! How does all of the above help?

What is cellulite and what causes it?

cheap ray bans nike running spain Some people will tell you that cellulite is just fat, plain and simple. Others will say that cellulite is composed of trapped toxins and excess water underneath the skin. The truth is that cellulite is a condition that affects the appearance of the skin in areas with underlying fat […]

Heart Rate Training Post 3

Before going any further I advise before any physical exercise is carried out, a complete and thorough warm up activity must be done, and likewise, before any activity is ended, a complete cool down followed by stretches must be completed!! I will talk about 4 main heart rate zones.  We calculate these zones as a […]

When to eat

When We Eat Matters: Time of Day and Day of the Week Affect our Eating Health Information courtesy of Cole’s therapy & injury clinic