The former fire fighter-turned-CrossFit superstar talks about overcoming adversity to become a champion and her determination to stay at the top of her game. Interview: Jo Ebsworth. Photos: Mark McDermott. ‘Growing up, I played a lot of sports and was…
Cross-training is any sport or exercise that supplements your main sport – in this case, running. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced marathoner, you can benefit from cross-training. Running is a high impact activity, which means that at least…
Lauren Johnson Reynolds is a backing singer-turned-homeopath, nutritionist and life coach and talks about launching her business in lockdown and finally finding balance. Words: Jo Ebsworth. ‘Touring as a professional singer with the likes of Rod Stewart, Rita Ora, Take That…
Not surprisingly, there’s been a rise in the number of virtual races over the past year, with many people distracting themselves from the pandemic by training for a marathon or half marathon. Make sure you don’t succumb to injury with…
Ultra-runner Carla Molinaro ran from Land’s End to John O’Groats last July, covering 70 miles per day, answers some commonly asked questions about running. How long will it take me to go from being able to run a 5K to…
Think you feel too tired to work out? Think again. Your fatigue may be mental rather than physical. Here’s how to tell and how to coerce yourself into a training session… Sometimes when we start a workout, we might not…
If you want to start running should you use time or distance to monitor your progress? And how can you get started without wearing yourself out? Christina Neal has some top tips. If you are new to running, it’s important…
Make sure your well-intentioned exercise goals are not likely to result in fatigue or injury, says Sarah Sellens. Find out more about the benefits of exercise for recovery. Had a break from exercise in December? Be careful when you start…
Everybody struggles with staying focussed, committed and enthusiastic sometimes – but taking the following steps will help to spur you on… Find your why Ask yourself why exactly you want to stay fit/get strong/eat better/be healthier. Whatever the answer, ask why again. For example, someone…
Our regular cover and workout model and online fitness coach Nicki Petitt is a keen advocate of strength training for physical and mental benefits and also loves setting herself new fitness challenges to stay motivated. We asked her to share…
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