May 12, 2010

Could You Row Around the British Isles?

If you thought your day was hard, spare a thought for my good friend Hamish Reid. Today Hamish embarks on the adventure of a lifetime by attempting to become the first person to row around the entire British Isles!

Now, although this journey may sound fun, especially compared to the shed load of emails and deadlines you have to cope with today….let’s take a closer look at the reality of the venture.

Hamish will have to put up with horrific seas sickness for the first few days, get used to a sleep wake cycle of 4 hours, sleep in a cabin the size of a large coffin AND encounter some of the most dangerous seas in the world (especially when he enters the North Sea)

You can keep up to speed with Hamish’s Progress on this map Here!

And show your supporting him on his website HERE.

May 6, 2010

Fergus Votes

April 28, 2010

Should You Drink Or Eat Your Fruits And Veggies?

If you are a big fan of a daily glass of fruit juice please read the following…

Should You Eat Or Drink You Fruits And Veggies?

April 22, 2010

Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit…. Elbert Hubbard

April 20, 2010

Yoga Workshop This Saturday

Yoga Workshop from 10:00am – 3;30pm This Saturday (24th April)

Cost £55 – (10% discount for groups)

Anyone interested?

Details below…

A5 leaflet Yoga April

April 19, 2010

Why Are Bootcamps So Popular?

A Few weeks ago I was lucky enough to catch up with my good friend Paul Mort (The UK’s Leading Fat Loss Coach) in order to discuss why we both think Boot Camps have become so popular recently.

Check out this 2 min sound bite to hear what we both thought…

Why Are Boot Camps So Popular?

April 13, 2010

Bored Of Crunches?

April 12, 2010

Is Your BMI Fooling You?

Could Your BMI Be Fooling You?


BMI stands for Body Mass Index and is used to estimate a healthy body weight based on a person’s height.

The good news is that it is very easy to use and can give some idea as to how healthy we are, however, recent studies have challenged it’s accuracy and have even found that it is grossly miss leading in some cases, leading people to believe that they are far healthier than they actually are.

So what is the truth? Keep reading →

April 9, 2010

The 10 Commandments of Fat Loss – Part 2

The Sixth Commandment – Thou MUST Carry out metabolic strength workouts twice a week (absolute minimum)

Metabolic Strength Workouts work specifically to increase your lean muscle mass and increase the amount of fat your body burns after exercise. They have also been scientifically proven to be the MOST effective way to reduce stubborn fat around your waist.

Remember that the metabolic strength training that we do at Urban Vitality is very different to the conventional body building workouts most fitness instructors give out in gyms.

If you choose to do steady state jogging instead of metabolic strength training you are likely to be DECREASING your lean muscle mass and, after a few weeks, decreasing the amount of food your body can consume before it converts excess energy to fat. Keep reading →

April 8, 2010

Quickest Way To Lose The Easter Weight!

If you have over eaten a little over Easter and are in a rush to get back on track QUICKLY, then read on!

I have discovered a couple more studies that PROVE that “4 Week Fitness” Style Exercises are the BEST use of your time if you want results quickly…

Keep reading →