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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009After qualifying as a gym instructor my latest attendance weekend threw me in to the real business of becoming a personal trainer – and boy, was it fun!
Ski for free!
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Never got round to learning to ski? Here’s your chance. Fresher’s Ski Week, set up by the Association of Snow Sports Countries (ASC), is offering 650 ski virgins the chance to learn the sport free of charge in one of 30 resorts in Andorra, Austria, France, Finland, Norway or Sweden. All you have to do [...]
Studying to be a personal trainer: 3rd Attendance weekend
Monday, September 28th, 2009After four months of studying, I’ve completed the first part of my course and I am now a fully-qualified gym instructor. Woo hoo! The achievement only sank in after I received a lovely certificate through the post (my mum and dad were so proud), and it’s exciting to think I could now go and work [...]
Visiting UK’s top 10 cities burns more calories than running a marathon
Friday, September 11th, 2009Better known as a busy industrial centre and for its bustling university life, today Leeds can also add healthy living to its tourist credentials as it is named the top UK holiday spot for keeping cultured and fit. It topped MBT’s list of the top 10 UK’s most popular tourist cities, which if you visited [...]
Studying to be a personal trainer: 2nd Attendance weekend
Thursday, August 20th, 2009All fitness and gym instructors need to have an up-to-date Certificate in First Aid so they are prepared for any accidents happen in the gym, so I found myself spending a whole day of my second assessment weekend practising CPR on dummies, rolling my classmates into the recovery position and wrapping them up with slings [...]
Sign up to the 2009 London Duathlon
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009The 2009 London Duathlon will be taking place in Richmond Park on Sunday 13th September with confirmed official sponsor, The Chelsea and Westminster Health Charity. Places are still available for the following races:
The ‘People’s Challenge’ New Balance English Half Marathon
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009A new ‘People’s Challenge’, is coming to Warrington this autumn. The road race, has announced technical running specialist, New Balance, as its title sponsor. The half marathon will take place as part of a weekend long festival of running, featuring a fun run and corporate challenge, on 3rd & 4th October.
Let Yourself Out!
Friday, August 7th, 2009NikeWomen are launching a series of ultimate outdoor training events to celebrate its passion for sport. Three exclusive events, inspired by the NikeWomen training club to strengthen body, mind and spirit. Hosted by NikeWomen master trainers, athletes, and ambassadors, these events are created for all fitness levels, and will imbue you with a passion for [...]
Studying to be a personal trainer: 1st Attendance weekend
Monday, July 20th, 2009After a month of hard-core studying and experiencing a de-ja-vu- like feeling of being back in school doing GCSE Biology, it was time to put everything I’d learned from my manual reading and online classes – covering the Skeletal, Neuromuscular, Cardio Respiratory and Energy systems – into action during my first practical assessment weekend.
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Wax your way to that summer body
Friday, July 17th, 2009Back in January you dreamt about the skimpy bikini you’d be wearing to show off your perfectly toned body this summer. Well… it’s summer, and if the only option to cover up those unsightly lumps and bumps is a kaftan or sarong, then it’s definitely time to try the ‘Wax Workout’.
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