Health, Beauty & Fitness
Fitness Matters
The benefits of outdoor training have never been more important; it’s great to see more and more people lacing up their trainers and getting out.
As you have probably noticed if you’ve ventured outside or if you’ve been to the local park, outdoor running has experienced a resurgence during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are a number of reasons why we run (I am a runner) but, just to be clear, anyone who runs at whatever pace whether it’s at 16-minute miles or 6-minute miles, we are all runners. I get annoyed when clients say to me “I don’t really run as I’m so slow.” Yes, you can call yourself a runner! With the current situation, running is such a great exercise to do and you can easily judge if you’re getting better. You can set yourself goals to achieve, such as running a 5km. It helps with mental health, stress levels and definitely gets you away from the house and gives you some personal space, which may be hard to come by at the moment. Fantastic apps such as Couch to 5km help to give you structure and parkruns are fantastic to take part in, so you can have a go in a safe and friendly environment.
Please remember though, that if you’re new to running or returning to running, it is very important to do a rounded exercise programme. By this I mean introduce some strength training and core work. Strength training is often neglected in favour of miles, but it has the potential to reduce the risk of injury by correcting muscle imbalances and improving muscle activation. Particularly as we get older and lose muscle mass, strength training will help keep muscle mass and help us to recruit muscles while running more efficiently. It is fantastic to see how many people are enjoying this amazing activity and I look forward to seeing you pounding the streets or enjoying the countryside for many years to come! By Alex Robinson Level 4 Personal Trainer with additional qualifications in GP referrals – Pre- & post-natal exercise. Personal Trainer for over 15 years, supporting and helping people to meet their goals in fitness and lifestyle changes, from losing weight to running marathons. 01773 512410 • 07817 337861
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‘If you have been thinking about improving your fitness or want to lose weight, I can help’.
Online timetable including Boxing for fitness Boxing circuits Cardio classes Body conditioning Fitness pilates Yoga Personal Training can be carried out online in addition to the studio All without leaving the comfort of your home
• I have been a Personal Trainer for over 15 years, supporting and helping people to meet their goals in fitness and lifestyle changes, from losing weight to running marathons. • Over the years I have competed in various amateur sports to a high standard, including 24 hour endurance running to cross training events. • I am a Level 4 Personal Trainer with additional qualifications in GP referrals - Pre & post natal exercise Master Trainer in corrective exercise Hatton Boxing for Fitness - Boxercise Master Trainer CIMPSA & NRPT registered.
Call me on 07817 337861 I can help you change for the better!
alex.robinson.pt@gmail.com
Level 4 obesity and diabetes specialist
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