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 …
Relax your way to health
Okay, now I think it’s time to talk about an idea I’ve been nurturing for a little while. The idea that we as a society don’t really know enough about how our minds and bodies recover their strength and possible links this could have to many problems we have in life. Quite a broad topic isn’t it. Well it’s really …
View learning as an investment
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
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
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 …
Can you reverse insulin resistance
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 …
Can we both enjoy our meals more, and become healthier?
Along the lines of a previous post, I’ve always subscribed to the idea that a balanced life leads to a balanced body and mind, i.e. one with fewer diseases and problems. On that note, I was just having my lunch when I realised I wasn’t really paying attention to it. I was too busy reading the magazine on my desk. …
Are there 3 angles to being healthy and fighting the ageing process?
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 …
Repetition: A key to learning
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?
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
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 …
Understanding individual uniqueness and complexity is the only true way to finding permanent solutions
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 …
Does your lifestyle make you thrive?
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 …
Abstinence makes the heart grow fonder.
I’ll try to make a quick point this time. Let’s see if I can. The jury’s out on whether to ban things from your diet or lifestyle. So often, I hear people talk about things they ban for the slightest dietary infraction. Take chocolate. Apparently, you can’t lose weight if you eat chocolate. It’s just impossible. The same goes for …
Enjoyment is the way to go
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 …
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