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My Home Gym

November 16, 2018

My Home Gym Set-Up

Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:My Home Gym:TreadmillSquat Rack with Pull Up Bar, Bench and BarbellPlate Storage RackDumbbellsResistance BandsBoxing BagStability BoardYoga MatPush-Up Handles and Foam RollerGlovesPersonal Best Whiteboard Introduction: After taking a look at some home gym essential equipment in a recent post, I thought I’d share my home gym setup
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Essential Home Gym Equipment

November 13, 2018

Essential Home Gym Equipment

Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:WeightsResistance BandsYoga / Pilates MatJump RopeFoam RollerFlooringSquat / Bench Press RackBenchStability BallPunch BagSuspension TrainerSpin Bike / Treadmill / Rowing Machine / Cross-TrainerConclusion: Introduction: Many people pay for a gym membership but fail to use it to its full potential. The hard part of hitting the gym
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5th-11th November
Last week’s report can be found here. Table of Contents Toggle Weekly Training:Monday 5th November:Tuesday 6th November:Wednesday 7th November:Thursday 8th November:Friday 9th November:Saturday 10th November:Sunday 11th November:Weekly Summary: Weekly Training: This week I had planned 7 sessions; 4 runs, 1 Yoga and Core session and 2 weights sessions. Monday Tuesday
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Nike Pegasus 34

November 9, 2018

Nike Pegasus 34 Review

Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:First Impressions:Sizing:Running:Distances:Pace:Rotation:Conclusion:Photos: Introduction: The Pegasus model is one of Nike’s most popular neutral running shoe lines. I picked up a pair for £26 on sale from the Nike store as I had an additional 30% off sale items voucher. The 34s were my first experience of
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8 Budget Winter Running Essentials
Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:TCA Super Thermal Performance LeggingsTCA Cloud Fleece ¼ Zip Thermal Running Top Trespass Active JacketYouGa Headband Bandana Vbiger Running GlovesZenoplige Rinning Chest LightPathfinder 21 LED Headlamp Yaktrax Pro Shoe GripsSummary: Introduction: There aren’t many people who enjoy winter running. Getting out when it’s cold and dark. Running in the
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Weekly Training Review 29th October - 4th November
Last week’s report can be found here. Table of Contents Toggle Weekly Training:Monday 29th October:Tuesday 30th October:Wednesday 31st October:Thursday 1st November:Friday 2nd November:Saturday 3rd November:Sunday 4th November:Weekly Summary: Weekly Training: This week I had planned 7 sessions; 4 runs, 1 Core session, 1 Yoga session and 1 weights session: Monday Tuesday Wednesday
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Budget Gift Ideas For Runners
Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:Gift Ideas:Up to £5:No Tie LacesMassage BallsEpsom SaltsBuffsUp to £10:Anti-Chafe BalmRunning SocksCompression SocksRunning GlovesRace Bib ClipsTrainer TagsNovelty Running MugYour Pace Or Mine BookDon’t Stop Me Now: 26.2 Tales of A Runner’s Obsession BookUp to £15:HeadlampRunning BeltFoam RollerNovelty Running TopsSummary: Introduction: Need to buy a budget gift
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15 Gym Bag Essentials
Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:Gym CardLocker Key / Token / PadlockDrink / Pre-workoutGym Clothes and ShoesWorkout Tracker / Heart-rate MonitorSmall TowelLifting Gloves / Belt / StrapsYoga MatEarphones + Phone or MP3Post-workout snack / shakeDeodorantShampoo, Shower Gel and TowelHairbrushFace or Baby WipesChange of ClothesSummary: Introduction: It can be pretty common to
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Weekly Training Review 22-28th October 2018
Table of Contents Toggle Weekly Training:Monday 22nd October:Tuesday 23rd October:Wednesday 24th October:Thursday 25th October:Friday 26th October:Saturday 27th October:Sunday 28th October:Weekly Training Summary: Weekly Training: This week I had planned 6 sessions; 4 runs, 1 Yoga session and 1 weights session: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Weights Run Yoga
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Simple Food Swaps for Weight Loss
Table of Contents Toggle Introduction:Sweet PotatoWholemeal Bread / WrapsWholemeal PastaCauliflower / Brown RiceFruitSemi-skimmed MilkGreek YogurtPopcornDark ChocolateCarbonated DrinksGreen TeaConclusion: Introduction: I have lost over 3.5 stone but have never been on a “diet”. For me, losing weight was part of a whole lifestyle change which included substituting certain foods, portion control
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