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Preparation for training
28 Sep 2020
We’ve already talked about how training is stress that the body can recover from. In order to make the gain…
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Increase calories
21 Sep 2020
Conventional wisdom says that getting fit is losing fat. Losing fat requires more exercise, and fewer calories. What you’ve just…
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The body as an engine
15 Sep 2020
Up to now you may have thought of fitness or looking good as simply losing weight. Or more specifically, losing…
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Fitness types
13 Sep 2020
Fitness means different things to different people. Fitness means different things to different sports. The physical capabilities of humans are…
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Systems not goals
12 Sep 2020
You set yourself a fitness goal. This isn’t the first time, you’ve set many in the past. Some of which…
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Body image
29 Jan 2020
Up to now I’ve asked you to consider the reason for getting fit on the pure physical benefits: the increased…
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Motivation
21 Jan 2020
Anthony Bourdain has summed up the key problem of motivation in a single, relatable quote: “I understand there’s a guy…
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Stress
12 Jan 2020
Stress has a negative image. It’s generally seen as a bad thing and something to be avoided, but stress is…
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Training
18 Nov 2019
Exercise is running round the block for five minutes. Training is structured exercise that is done deliberately, in a structured…
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Measure the right thing
14 Nov 2019
It’s very easy to begin something with the best of intentions and say things like, “Every little helps.” or “It…