Recovery Run
This is a red pen. I’m doing a recovery run. Two statements, with each quite possibly as much truth as the other.
Warm up exercises – Concept and Importance
Introduction Warming-up is typically defined as a mild, preparatory activity performed before participating in a sport or exercise. It is characterized by a gradual increase in intensity
Nutrition and exercise
Answer these questions honestly to yourself! Have you ever gone on a calorie counting diet? Did you cheat it? Once finished did you go back to your old ways? Have you ever gone on a boot camp course only to put the weight back on afterwards? Have you ever been on a soup only or […]
Next race:Sunday 24th February
The next race will be the Kype pool 5 organised by biddulph running club. It is a lovely 5 mile run with a fantastic 1 mile fun run for YOUR children, so get them all involved whilst they’re young and influential!! Information can be found here. Entry form can be found here.
Why stretch? When to stretch?
Before exercise, in the warm-up, you want to prepare the muscle for activity. The best time to stretch is just after a short easy jog and to hold each stretch for 10 seconds. It is especially important if you intend to start an intense activity such as sprinting or speed-work. After exercise, in the cool-down, […]
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