Archive for January 2010
The ViPR is here!!!
29/01/2010 by admin.
The ViPR has arrived!. My new training tool which I am looking forward to getting cracking with. It will be excellent for both indoor and outdoor workouts.ViPR is designed to§ provide an effective whole-body workout§ build muscle and burn calories through strength and movement training§ be versatile – it can be lifted, dragged, thrown, stepped on§ be safe as it’s made from rubber§ be suitable for all ages and abilities with weights ranging from 4kg to 20kg
Weekday Boot Camp Seeking Participants
29/01/2010 by admin.
I am holding a boot camp on Wednesday and Friday mornings for an hour for a group of ladies. They are seeking additonal participants so if you would like to get involved please contact me for further information. It’s a relaxed, friendly and encouraging environment.
Pineapple Protection
29/01/2010 by admin.
Pineapple contains Vitamin C to protect against damaging free radicals which attack and damage our body’s healthy cells. Vitamin C also helps fight against infections and the likes of the common cold.
Other key ingredients of the pineapple are Manganese and Thiamine (Vitamin B1) which strengthen our antioxidant defences, as well as assist with energy production. Eating pineapple and other fruit each day helps to protection against Age Related Macular Degeneration. This is the main cause of loss of vision amongst older adults.
The stem and core fruit of a pineapple contain Bromelain which is a complex mixture of substances which is produced as a supplement. Bromelain aids digestion in the intestinal tract as well as reduces inflammation. It can reduce excessive clotting of the blood, as well as reduce some types of tumour growth when taken as a supplement.
Boot Camp Beats the Bike
28/01/2010 by admin.
Chris sent me a message after wearing her heart rate monitor at boot camp last Saturday. She was surprised with the recordings!
Her heart rate peaked at 167 bpm and 529 cals. Chris compared this to a cycle session which had a peak heart rate of 159 bpm and burned 523 cals. So boot camp really does get the heart rate up and calories burning. Your body will continue to burn calories following the session. Also, you will get a great muscle workout to help firm up your butt and thighs as well as core and upper body.
Saturday’s Boot Camp
26/01/2010 by admin.
Saturday’s boot camp is at the Reservoir, meeting at 10 am. If you find you are in the wrong car park, you just need to walk across the bridge.
Basmati - “Queen of Scents”
26/01/2010 by admin.
Basmati Rice (“Queen of Scents”) is a long-grain, non-glutinous rice. It is gentle on the digestive system and is ‘saatvic’ or pure. Basmati rice balances the physiology and builds body tissue.
Basmati rice is best used for biryani, pilafs or as a side order. It has a lighter, fluffier texture than other rice and is available in both white and brown versions. Brown Basmati rice contains about 20% more fibre than other brown rice.
Before you cook basmati rice, soak it in a bowl of cool water and stir frequently. Replace the water four or five times until it no longer has a milky appearance.
Switch rice and cous cous for bulgur
25/01/2010 by admin.
Bulgur has a mildly nutty flavour and is usually available in four grain sizes: fine, medium, coarse, and whole grains. The different sizes are used for different purposes ranging from breakfast cereals to desserts, vegetarian burgers, casseroles, stews, soups and salads.
Bulgur contains little fat and is a good source of protein. It contains B vitamins, iron and magnesium. Approx 100g of unprepared bulgur contains an impressive 8 grams of fibre.
It is a good alternative for rice and couscous as it contains more fibre and has a lower glycaemic index than these options.
This week
23/01/2010 by admin.
Thanks to all your kind birthday messages.
It’s been a rather manic week or two with lots happening, hence I’ve been rather quiet so apologies for that. I have taken on some interesting cycle coaching work so look forward to seeing those riders blossom over the coming months. The majority of the new riders I have taken on are not racing cyclists but have endurance challenges ahead of them such as the Marmotte and Etape Caledonia.
Friday involved an interesting personal training session as it was on a boat! One of the challenges for this was the lack of space and at times lack of head height. Not to mention that I don’t cope well with even the slighest of movement on a boat.
Today’s boot camp was rather lively and had a great buzz to it. A special mention to Becci, who’s birthday it was on Wednesday.
Have a fab weekend.
Tonight’s Boot Camp
19/01/2010 by admin.
Well done folks. That was a top boot camp tonight.
Thanks very much for the birthday cards, both for my birthday and the birthday of “Bowditchfit”.
Saturday’s Boot Camp
19/01/2010 by admin.
Saturday’s boot camp will be at Fort Houmet (Vazon/Albecq) at 10 am. Remember to dress for the weather and bring some drink with you. If you are new to boot camp you will need to complete a Registration Form.
