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Why Focus on Calf Muscle Strength for Hiking?

Hiking Fitness Tips - Why Focus on Calf Strength for Hiking?? Today's hiking fitness tips is all about how to get the calf muscles strong for hiking and avoiding ankle injuries and calf tears. As a mad keen hiker, I am always looking forward to hiking somewhere. ...

Bluff River Gorge

Bluff River Gorge hike features a glorious display of sandstone caves and cliffs a long a narrow path that is marked by predominately pink tape. I highly recommend a GPS app like Alltrails or Gaia GPS as there are a few fire trails and other paths which lead to a...

What is functional fitness?

As we age, our bodies undergo natural changes that can affect our strength, flexibility, and overall health. For women over 50, these changes often become more pronounced, making it essential to find fitness routines that not only keep us active but also enhance our...

Jen Greenhill on hiking into your 70’s

I'm really inspired by Jen, I mean who wouldn't like to hike into your 70's. Jen hasn't climbed Everest or anything too crazy, but it's just the simple ways she has lived an active and nuture based life that inspires me. I met Jen Greenhill years ago when I was an...

Surviving Ovarian Cancer – Lindy Paynter’s inspiring story

Ovarian cancer is generally bad news, but with immediate action Lindy gave herself the best chance of recovery. When Lindy started personal training with me she had undergone invasive abdominal and gynaecological surgery and extensive treatment protocols prior to...

Decoding Detox Diets: Separating Fact from Fiction

5 steps to a Successful Detoxification Diet If you’ve been over indulging you may have heard a detoxification diet (or detox) could be a away to get back in balance. I thought we might explore detox diets a little more closely by discussing what a detox or cleanse...

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