Entries from September 2009

September 21, 2009

UV Tri Team!

Very Proud of our first UV Tri Relay team. Well done girls!

September 21, 2009

Exercising After A Cold Or Flu

Exercising After A Cold/Flu As we approach Autumn and winter the cold season will be upon us, and with it the dilemma faced by so many as to when it is ok to start exercising again? We have all heard the contradictory opinions of “sweating it out” or “Giving your body the rest it needs” [...]

September 15, 2009

Reducing Those Aches After Exercise

The good thing about working out with an experienced trainer is that you can guarantee that every session will be EFFECTIVE and goal orientated. However, EFFECTIVE exercise sessions really are only PART of the solution towards a fitter, leaner and more energised you. Whilst you may feel better after the session, many of you don’t [...]

September 13, 2009

Why Stretch?

Good article on stretching from www.howtostretch.com Why Stretch? 1. Muscles do one thing, and one thing only: contract. That is how they work. All muscles cross over at least one joint, (sometimes two) and the action of contracting a muscle causes that joint to move. Here’s a good example: Your quadricep (thigh) muscle originates from [...]

September 8, 2009

A great account of Boot Camp memories!

A wonderful description of a very special Boot Campers memories of the Acton Bootcamp. I Miss Boot Camp

September 8, 2009

The Chiswick River Swim

Great day out and  the Thames is not actually as dirty as you might have thought. Apart from a foot in the goggles during the start I would recommend it to all!