Over the past couple of years as the Nike Run Club Head Coach in London I have worked with other coaches, pacers, the brand and their partners to help build and maintain a hyper local and global community. I have...
With autumn now upon us, running outside can require some extra preparation to ensure it’s a comfortable experience. Even the most experienced runners can be tempted to miss out the odd run, for fear of the cold or to avoid...
Stepping out completely afresh can be a daunting thought in the world of running. The nerves, egos and expectations of you and runners around you can make you feel like a small fish in a really big pond. Even the...
Don't be fooled by the name of this post... we aren't talking about food or nutrition. No, fitness snacking is the latest fitness phenomenon and is one that's a particular favourite of Matt Roberts, once the personal trainer for Tom...
When someone makes the decision to finally shelf the excuses and get their gym-game on they'll often get straight to the weight rack or they’ll run out their front doors resembling Forest Gump. All positives, but some components of exercise...
We all know how fitness works; you work out, you push yourself, you get fitter and stronger, maybe even lose a little weight and tone up. Or that's how it should be. For myself, every few months it all gets...
Are you sick of running around the block, seeing the same residential streets, people, houses and general views? The good thing about running is that it gives you freedom and there are no limits as to where you can go....
Jamal Kurdi is a personal trainer at Sweat It, a boutique training studio that incorporates treadmill interval training alongside functional strength and conditioning training in Aldwych, London. Jamal is passionate about boxing, yoga, running, strength and conditioning training, football and...
The question has been asked a million times over the years; how important is cardio as part of your workout? And what’s better: cardio or weightlifting? They both have their benefits. But what are the benefits that they really offer?...
Whether you are gearing up to complete your first competitive run, or are a regular competitor striving to achieve a new personal best, the last 7 days of preparation before race day are crucial to ensure that you perform to...
