Usain Bolt’s Workouts and Diet
Bolt uses a combination of plyometric training and weight training to build functional strength. We share his power training sessions plus some insights in to his diet.
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Running is possibly the simplest and most common form of exercise. Here we provide some advice on getting started, improving running and some interesting articles about running and runners. In our main article on the benefits of running we also discuss Christopher McDougall’s belief that humans are “born to run”.
The Health Benefits Of Running and Jogging
Jogging is an easy way to get fit and lose weight. You only need a pair or running shoes and some lose fit clothing.
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Stay Fit this Winter – Cold Weather is No Excuse to Stop Exercising
For many people that rely on outdoor activities to keep fit, these are the hardest months. There is just too much temptation to stay at home and eat, drink and be merry, and forget all about exercise!
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Triathlon Training With Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee
Swim, cycle and run. Triathlon training tips. Inspiration from the Brownlee brothers with some details of their training methods.
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Mo Farah Training, Fitness and Diet
“The number one thing that has helped Mo is not the 110-miles a week he puts in on the road, but the seven hours a fortnight he does in the gym.”
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Tyson Gay’s Training and Diet
Tyson follows a standard sprinter training schedule. Off season he concentrates on weight training to build muscle and functional strength. Free weights and plyometrics play a large role in this. Weight training will be split into two sessions, upper and lower body.
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The Current Generation Of Children Are Fatter And Slower Than The Last
The current generation of children are fatter and slower than the last.
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Should I Walk or Jog To Lose Weight?
Question Is walking as effective for weight loss and helping with overall general health as running? Vandejc. Answer In a way, yes it is. The benefit of running over walking …
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Run a faster mile with the loughborough circuit
An old runners circuit training plan that is still relevant today.
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Web Tools To Plan And Track Your Cycling or Running
Whether you are trying to get fit, lose weight, or both, there are now many tools to help you. Here we share some useful web-based tools that help you to plan walking, running or cycling routes. They are all free to use, and all have some special benefits and features. If there is one tool that does it all, then tell us and we shall feature this also.
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Principles of Running Faster
We have already discussed how running is great for general health and fitness so now we shall look at some ways to start to improve your running. Improving your running …
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Lisa Dobriskey – Training and Diet for 800m and 1500m
Some training tips from one of Britain’s top runners.
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Running Training Tips for Half Marathons and Full Marathons
Running certainly is not for everyone, but one thing is for sure – if you want to be lean and fit, then long distance running will certainly help you achieve these goals.
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Britons Swap Health Clubs for the Park
It seems that people are finally realising that they can achieve as good a workout for free in their local park, than they can by joining an overpriced gym. Overweight …
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The London Marathon
2011 London Marathon We are in the last week before the 2011 Virgin London Marathon which is being run this Sunday 17th April. The weather is looking good, clear skies …
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Running Replaces Gym Membership
Jogging is a great way to help get fit and lose weight. Measuring performance allows changes to your running to speed fitness and weight loss. Jog Style helps you do this.
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Quick Ways to Improve Your Running Efficiency
Follow these simple running tips and you should hopefully improve your performance, get fitter, stronger and suffer less injuries. Avoid Fatigue It is important to build up your fitness levels …
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For many running enthusiasts the ultimate goal each year is to run a marathon and to beat their previous time. Some people run several marathons a year, and this often involves taking time out for traveling and preparation.
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George Gandy’s Tips on Running for Fitness
George Gandy is an accomplished athletics coach. His most famous student was Lord Seb Coe, who he helped to win two Olympic gold medals and break 12 World records. He …
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Eddie Izzard is showing true British grit by running 1000 miles in 7 weeks to raise money on behalf of Sport Relief. Although he only started running 4 weeks ago, …
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Kieron Dyer, who plays soccer for West Ham and grew up in Ipswich, says that he is now thankful that at school he was encouraged to run cross country and …
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Barack Obama looks to be one of the fittest president’s that have ever been elected. He admits that during the campaign trail he bummed the odd cigarette, but he is …
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Christine Ohuruogu is one of Britain’s best athletes. Her personal best of 49.61 in the 400m ranks her third amongst British women runners. In 2003 Ohuruogu was a bronze medallist …
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