Fitpro life Magazine | Friday 30 Jul 10
Today's Health TIP
- Resistance training is a prerequisite if gains in muscle mass and strength are to be achieved
July Newsletter
This month, FitPro’s Virtual Magazine is urging you to make the most of the sun before it goes back into hiding, and take your workout outdoors. Try our recommended moves and find exercise fun for the kids. Read full article
Serve up a treat! Get in shape for tennis
Has Wimbledon has inspired you to grab your racquet? Strength and conditioning coach Jon Denoris’s tennis training guide will see you through hydration, nutrition and three top-moves to get you fit for tennis. Read full article
Exercise addiction – are you at risk?
So you love working out, get a high from the endorphins and a kick out of the results. But are you taking it too far? FitPro Network editor Mary Ferguson looks at the rise of exercise addiction. Read full article
Seasonal delights
Summer foods can be bought all year round fairly cheaply but at the cost of airmiles, or they’ve likely been grown with an abundance of chemicals to get them to your table out of season. Here’s what tastes good right now, naturally. Read full article
Real trier: Chrissie Wellington
In light of world champion triathlete Chrissie Wellington smashing her own world record by 12 minutes and retaining her world title for a fourth time, here she speaks about how it felt to win her first three titles. Read full article
Trainers' tips For Summer
We asked five personal trainers for their number one move for summer. Join in as they demonstrate their unmissable move, and learn the benefits you will reap by incorporating it into your workout. Read full article
FitClub: teamcombat workout
One of the most popular kids programmes, teamcombat is a martial fitness programme for children and teenagers aged six to 16 years. teamcombat combines both the discipline and the fun of martial fitness. Read full article
Yoga for back care
Over a third of the adult UK population suffers with back pain – and, for many, it can last up to a year when left untreated. Yoga practitioner Ann-See Yeoh has some great yoga moves to aid back mobility and strength. Read full article
Want more than the gym? Group exercise could be your answer
The gym can be a testing place if motivation is low, but your peers and instructor’s enthusiasm in the exercise studio can keep you going. Trainer and presenter Rob Myers-McLaughlin reveals why you should make the move to group exercise. Read full article
Conditioning for boxing
Strength and conditioning coach Ian Pyper explains the philosophy behind the GB boxing squad’s physical preparation programme, taking you through a typical week with the English Institute of Sport (EIS). Read full article
Add years to your life and life to your years
It’s never too late to take a positive step to improve your health and fitness. Life coach and senior personal trainer Maureen Hudson offers safe and effective strategies to start exercise regimes. Read full article
Kitbag essentials for swimming
This month’s top 10 looks at swimming equipment, so if you’re thinking about what you can use to enhance your training and fitness in the pool, have a read of our quick kitbag guide. Read full article
Running gear to up your speed
With the shelves full of running gear promising to help you run faster for longer and with better technique, it can be hard to focus on what you need. Here’s our pick of 10 of the best pieces. Read full article
