There seems to be a constant debate amongst beginners starting an exercise program, and those interested and involved in strength training, as to the best type of training. Are machine weights best? Or are free weights best? There are so many opinions as to which is best. Following are my thoughts. Free weights Free weights […]
Importance of Weight Training For Women Over 50
Often resistance training, or to put it simply, lifting weights, brings up images of an Arnold Schwarzenegger type body. Nothing could be further from the truth, especially for women. For females of any age to get that type of body, it takes a huge amount of work, both in the gym, and nutritionally. Thirty to […]
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Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone
Most days, I drop in to Sue’s Lifestyle Blog for Women Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond to read her latest posts. A few days ago she posted about Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone in April . This post of Sues was prompted by a post she had read on Leslie’s blog Once Upon a Time & […]
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Maxine’s Challenge Update
I posted previously when I started Maxine’s Challenge and also again after Week 8 It’s hard to believe, but the 12 week challenge is now over so it’s time for a final wrap. The point of doing the challenge for me was to improve my strength and add variety to my weights program in the […]
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Maxine’s Challenge
Just for a little extra motivation in the gym, I’ve joined Maxine’s Challenge. Having previously participated, I know the benefits of their strength training programs, and look forward to another 12 weeks of Maxine’s. This 12 week challenge has been around for five years now and I have watched it’s popularity and presence on social […]
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Coastrek Training Weeks 3 & 4
I’ve slightly adjusted the Coastrek training program to incorporate my gym sessions and bike sessions. Week 3: 1 x 15km Walk 1 x Interval Training – Hills 1 x Trek Training (2-3hrs with a 3-8kg pack) long walk, speedy pace, incorporating as many hills/stairs and undulating terrain as you can 5 x […]
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Post holiday challenge
So the holiday is now over. We had a wonderful time with everything turning out to be as fantastic as we had hoped and planned it to be. We crammed so much into those three weeks and have no regrets at all. But now it’s back to the real world and time to get fit […]
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Weight Training
Over Xmas, I gave myself time off weight training. But today, the last day off, I have been thinking about how much I’ve missed it. I usually start the day when the alarm goes off at 5.20am and hit the homegym. As I’ve committed to doing Run 4 Kids New Year Virtual Run, during the […]
