Category Archives: Recovery

How to deal with injury constructively

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

So, you’re training for a big event… a run, big walk or triathlon… 6 weeks into your 12 week training plan… and ‘PING’ something goes. You’re injured and you need to reassess your training and goals.  I used to get … Continue reading →

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Sore Muscles

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

Yesterday’s workout in they gym must have worked:  Today I  have sore: arms (biceps, triceps, forearms), legs, back, bum, chest.  All over. It’s a good kinda sore though, glad to be back in the gym.  See my Super 8s Strength … Continue reading →

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Taper and Recovery

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

This week has been a good recovery or taper week for me. Monday was a bank holiday where I did not much more than walk and eat. Tuesday I lay in in the morning and took Kaizen Runners at night. … Continue reading →

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Ways to make new Smoothies and Milkshakes

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

I’ve been having protein milkshakes daily for the past few months or so.  Most of them revolved around this recipe: Choconanna Protein Milkshake The idea of having protein milkshakes is as follows: Protein rich foods / snacks tend to satisfy … Continue reading →

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Do’s and don’ts of Successful Strength Training

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

Do Use Compound Movements Compound exercises involve the movements of several joints. They allow for maximum muscle fibre and motor neuron recruitment. Don’t waste your time with isolation exercises. For 90% of fitness individuals, compound exercises will be all they … Continue reading →

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Happy hangovers brought to you by the Scottish Government

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

As regular readers of my blog will know, in May 2009, after a rather heavy drinking session (and after being sick 8 times the next day) I decided I’d had my last drink of alcohol. My friends 30th birthday party … Continue reading →

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Sore!

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

Ha ha… after my upper body workout on Wednesday… my muscles are a bit sore.  My arms, forearms and upper arms, my chest, shoulders and back.  And so they should be: I was trying out lifting heavier weights for less … Continue reading →

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3/5 Rest & Recovery

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

This post is quite apt, after last night I got around 11 hours sleep!  That’s what bank holidays are for! Last night I really was tired, washed out, in need of a long rest, and I feel much better today.  I’m … Continue reading →

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2/5 Top 10 Recovery Tips

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

Rest and recovery is an essential part of any workout routine.  Your after exercise recovery routine has a big impact on your fitness gains and sports performance and allows you to train much more effectively.   It’s best practice to … Continue reading →

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1/5 Overtraining Syndrome

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

In the next week or so I’m going to do a series of posts on overtraining and how important rest and recovery from training is.  Recently I decided I was probably overtraining in my challenge to do the Highland Fling … Continue reading →

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