The core is your power base for running. Everything moves around this. Following on from the Core Exercises for Runners #1 this 2nd core exercise set focuses on more dynamic moves (box jumps, Jacknife & Medicine ball Sit-ups) as well as advanced static moves (V-sit & side plank). Many of these exercises have variations to increase or … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
What to eat before training
August 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Toast, fruit, cereal, smoothies… ahhhh what do I eat before training? Sound familiar? It’s something I’m often asked and is a question many seem to struggle with. In my mind I think of a pre-training meal as a fuel top up to help get the most out of the following session… but one size doesn’t fit all! Everyone is different and different … [Read more...]
The benefits of Massage
August 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The benefits of massage are many, but one of the most immediate is the feeling of calmness & relaxation that comes over you as soon as you lay on the table. By taking time out & separating yourself from all the distractions & commitments it is great to help reduce stress & tension. But massage can provide so much more. Here is a few … [Read more...]
Wentworth Park, Outdoor Gym Workout
August 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you, like most people, have generalised fitness goals of achieving better ‘overall fitness’ then everything you need is in the cheapest gym in the world – the outdoors! In response to a health conscious population, equipment and space to exercise can be accessed around Sydney’s well known parks, ovals, and beaches. OUTFIT trainers have covered … [Read more...]
Friday Fartlek
August 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Swedish term fartlek, translates as ‘speed play’ and is a great workout which can challenge a range of energy systems as you vary your speeds and duration on faster & slower intervals. Typically these will be between 10s to 3mins of faster running with varied speeds & recovery… so yes almost anything goes. Of course some Fartlek are … [Read more...]
