THE BULLETPROOF WORD
EDUCATE – EMPOWER – ENABLE
How long do we need to exercise to get the good stuff?
How long do we need to exercise for in order to get all the good things happen?According to author of this book (Gretchen Reynolds), only 20 minutes.You don't even have to do 20 minutes in one go!All exercise counts. Two 10 minute walks for...
How many hours did you sit down for today?
We carry on with our theme of the month, which GETTING FIT.A side effect of getting fit will be WEIGHT LOSS.The statistics say that in the Western world we are exercising more and eating less, so why the obesity epidemic?It's about the amount of...
Is High Intensity Interval Training evidence-based?
This month we stick with the theme of INTENSITY.If you have been living in a cave for the last 10 years and have just come back to exercise, first of all welcome back and second, let’s talk about HIIT.There is no evidence that spending hours in the...
Can you get Fit with only ONE MINUTE of exercise?
Do you have a minute?Because the latest studies show that only 60 seconds could be all you need!These days it is all about time-effective workouts.If you are trying to get fit quick you might want to read this study that shows that only ONE minute...
Weight loss? Or Get Fit? What’s the right question?
So here we are again.It's New Year and you have decided that you want to, or need to exercise.However, stop for a second and ask yourself the question:Do you want to lose weight?OrDo you want to get fit?This question is important as it will explain...
Do you understand Anatomy Trains?
In case you have just joined the Functional Revolution, you need to know about Thomas Myers and "Anatomy Trains."In a previous job I used to teach anatomy in a dissection room.We use to discard the fascia in order to get to the muscles.We taught...
Bulletproofbodies and Bikram Yoga
As an Extreme Athlete how do you handle the heat?When was the last time you challenged your Thermo-regulatory system?Bikram Yoga is a great way to maximise your Yoga session.The heat helps aid muscles to relax, reducing micro-tearing and optimising...
CrossFit Box of the Month – Maida CrossFit
Today I met Alex Chapman who is both owner and head Coach at Maida CrossFit.Maida CrossFit is based in Aldershot, Hampshire.This is no ordinary Box as it has three components within the Maida building.Fight Science is a Martial Arts centre.There is...
Are you a Slacker?
If you want to work on your balance and proprioception then look no further than the growing sport of Slacklining.It is tight-rope walking combined with Trampolining.Your first challenge is to just be able to stand up and hold your position.Then,...
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