Getting healthy shouldn’t feel like work

Colin Chamberscells, competing, play Leave a Comment

I just had a game of tennis. Chatting with my tennis buddy afterwards we were talking about why we prefer playing tennis or any sport over just going for a run. The main reason for both of us is that sooner or later running, for us, just feels like work. We’re not runners you see. I know I can run …

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View learning as an investment

Colin ChambersEducation, Learning, play, Strategy Leave a Comment

I realised something while chatting with a friend recently. I really like the concept of investing in yourself as part of your training. I like to refer to things in positive ways,. e.g. what are you investing your time in as opposed to what have you sacrificed. The former is positive and makes you feel like you gaining something, the …

how to train when time is tight

Colin Chamberscells, competing, play, pressure Leave a Comment

Quality over quantity is always my first focus in anything I do and exercise is no exception. We often here that to get fit and lose weight we need to run lots of miles seemingly every day of the week. Well I do0n’t agree. I don’t train as often as others but when I do it’s all about quality and …

Changing Tastes

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once again I’ve stumbled across a fascinating article that inspired me to write. Let’s see how much I can add to this article. The piece in question is http://www.modernforager.com/blog/2008/07/03/your-tastes-will-change/ from the good guys at modernforager. The article mailny makes the point that tastes change. So you may have a fixed view of what you like now and think that’s what …

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Can you reverse insulin resistance

Colin Chambersactivity, cancer, cells, CHD, cholesterol, diabetes, general health, insulin resistance, metabolism, obesity, play, pre-diabetes, steps, weight loss Leave a Comment

I read an article Insulin resistance and pre diabetes and just had to report the findings of the major study they refer to. ‘lifestyle changes reduced the risk of diabetes by 58 percent’ The main recommendation is to be active and eat well. I just wanted to make the point that insulin resistance can be reversed. They also found that many people with …

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Are there 3 angles to being healthy and fighting the ageing process?

Colin Chambersageing, balance, cells, general health, lifestyle, play, recover, training Leave a Comment

just thought I’d post this to stimulate discussion and see what others think. I’m fascinated by the question ‘What makes us age?’. I hear the biological answer that each cell has a telomere which shortens as a cell divides. Ultimately each cell is only allowed to divide a certain number of times until it dies. The thing is that doesn’t actually explain …

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Repetition: A key to learning

Colin Chamberscoaching, compete, competing, competition, Education, Learning, memory, Physical Education, play, Strategy, training Leave a Comment

I just came across this way to explain why repetition is such an important part of learning. Let me know if this is helpful. I was the kid at school that always knew the answer to the teachers question. That’s not me bragging it’s when I first learned the value of repetition. I’d learnt this from my parents I think, …

Why do I get stomach pains when I exercise?

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The stomach is the major consumer of blood outside of exercise because it takes a lot of nutrients and energy to digest food believe it or not. And then obviously it has to cart away what it gets out. When you start exercising the body adjusts to allow your muscles the blood they need, this is why the heart pumps …

Don’t let age slow you down

Colin Chambersageing, play Leave a Comment

I’ve been reading through the articles over at rosstraining.com and been absolutely engrossed. So I checked out his blog and right away found an excellent article that covers a topic I’ve been wanting to write about. That is how we don’t have to slow down our lives just because we’re getting old. Many cultures used to revere their most experienced …

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Understanding individual uniqueness and complexity is the only true way to finding permanent solutions

Colin Chambersplay, spectacular performances, Strategy, weight loss Leave a Comment

That’s a pretty bold statement and yet for me it’s always the one that’s always held true. My career of the last 8 years has basically revolved around fixing all manner of problems. Some large, some medium and many small. Many times the best fix for a big problem to solve the little problems. Afterwards the big ones often solves …

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Does your lifestyle make you thrive?

Colin ChambersFollow your dreams, Fun, lifestyle, moments, play, sleep, spectacular performances, Well being Leave a Comment

My experience of people talking about health is that you can either be happy or healthy. Pick one. My view is that you can have both. You are also generally told that the modern way is bad. The attitude is ‘don’t live in the present, live in the past. It’s much better for you.’ This advice frustrates me because it’s …

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Enjoyment is the way to go

Colin ChambersFood, Fun, play, weight loss Leave a Comment

Adding enjoyment to my life is a main theme for me at the moment. I like to find a fun enjoyable way of doing whatever it is I want to do. Be it lose weight, cut down on red meat, whatever. The reasoning is that most of us, especially me respond most to things we like. If we have to …