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;
New year = new you
What is going to be new for you in 2014? This is the start of the 2 week period that sees a massive influx of people into gyms up and down the country! It seems like everybody joins the gym, albeit with the best intentions, but where are they in February when the gyms are […]
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
Water & hydration
Water is needed to maintain and regulate a healthy and happy body AND mind. Best of all it is free(ish). We are given guidelines of 8 cups of water to drink per day. This should be increased if you take part in exercise so that essential fluids are replaced and maintained. Slight dehydration can affect […]
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
Welcome to your very own member’s area!
Hello, thanks for registering to be an official member of Stoke F.I.T. This area is for members only, only people who fulfil our strict criteria are accepted as members and we are delighted to have you as our member! Please keep everything you see in the member’s area confidential, as we want to give our […]
Wayne Grocott
6 months ago I was a 19 stone extremely unfit and unhappy individual. I asked Gregg (a friend of quite a few years) to help. Today I weigh, well I have no idea as the guys at Stoke F.I.T. have changed my view. It’s not about what the scales say; it’s about how happy you […]
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?