How to Improve Your Running Performance with Limited Time
Many of us lead busy lives. There is no getting away from this fact, the world is a busy place. In addition, many more of us are becoming more aware
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Train Smarter With The Minimum Effective Dose?
Competition and performance can be a great way of tracking your progression and knowing where you stand compared to your competition. It can also be a great way of discovering
Benefits of Strength Training & Running: Dispelling Myths
One of the very first posts I wrote when I joined NK Fitness was around strength training for running. Within the post I talked about the benefits of strength training and
Shod vs Barefoot Running: Which is Really Better?
Somewhat of a hot topic recently is the argument of shod vs barefoot running. Is one of them actually better for you? A quick little walk around bushy park will
Challenge Yourself: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
I first became a member of a CrossFit gym in 2012 (CrossFit North Devon). I loved the new challenges of learning movements and really pushing myself each and every day.
Does Compression Clothing Aid Performance?
It doesn't matter whether you're Bushy Park, Richmond Park or Regents Park, you're going to see runners, lots of runner. And what are 90% of them wearing? Leggings, more notably,
It’s Too Hot to Train? You May Be Missing Out
The temperature has soared this week in the UK. While Personal Training in Richmond Park, London I was asked whether or not it was good to exercise in the heat.
Get Bouncing with Plyometric Training
Plyometrics - training in which you exert maximum force in a minimum time frame. Most commonly lower limb, you are looking for <.25 second contact time. Often seen as dangerous
Work Your Brain to Improve Your Time to Exhaustion
I recently read a study that looked at the effects of simultaneously training your brain and body. The study saw a group of soldiers train 3 times a week on